Think Better, Create Easier
Lightweighting With Additive Manufacturing
Paired with 3D printing, topology optimization enables lighter-weight parts using less material but with high strength and performance. traditional manufacturing isn’t able to make the best use of the design freedom it provides. The complex geometries resulting from topology optimization methods are often only capable of being efficiently produced through additive manufacturing processes.
Short Lead Times & Rapid Iteration
Rapid iteration reduces the costs associated with producing prototypes and shortens the development process, allowing the product to reach the market faster than ever. The ability to easily iterate between different designs also makes for a better product as the development team can verify and test proposed changes in a fast and cheap manner.
Geometric Freedom
One of the core advantages of 3D printing is the ability to create physical shapes and features that otherwise would be impossible to produce using traditional manufacturing techniques. The layer-by-layer fabrication method provides such geometric freedom that designers and engineers today are not yet able to take full advantage of.
Reduced Waste
Manufacturing techniques such as CNC machining, known as subtractive manufacturing, are inherently wasteful. Depending on the complexity of the part, only a small portion of the inventory material will ultimately become the part or product, and conversely, 3D printing only uses the amount of material required for the part with no scrap, so couple that with an optimized design, and materials costs can be halved or more.