Generative Design

Ohio-Based Startup Rebrands as Vixiv

The beta version of the company’s software addresses only weight reduction applications, while future versions will address other design goals.  

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WAAM

Video: For 3D Printed Aircraft Structure, Machining Aids Fatigue Strength

Machining is a valuable complement to directed energy deposition, says Big Metal Additive. Topology-optimized aircraft parts illustrate the improvement in part performance from machining as the part is being built.

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Additive Manufacturing at NASA (Part 2): AM Radio #52

In this follow-up podcast episode on additive manufacturing at NASA, Dr. Tim Simpson joins us to discuss how the organization thinks about AM overall, and its role in advancing additive alongside and in service of commercial industry. 

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Design

Study Indicates AM Users Familiar with Generative Design More Open to Pivoting Production

A paper published by Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) found that firms with generative design experience were more agile in pivoting to make pandemic-response items, regardless of whether they applied these design tools to do so.

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Automotive

Divergent Technologies Acquires Sigma Additive Solutions’ Software, Intellectual Property

The purchase of Sigma Additive's in-process monitoring software and IP will enhance the efficiency and quality control within the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) platform.

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Aerospace

3D Printed "Evolved Structures" for NASA Exoplanet Balloon Mission: The Cool Parts Show #61

Generative design creates stiff, lightweight brackets for EXCITE mission monitoring planets orbiting other stars. The Cool Parts Show visits Goddard Space Flight Center.

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Software

Ultrasim 3D Lattice Engine Simplifies Lattice Selection, Generation

The solution is powered by Hyperganic and offers a wide array of lattice patterns, each of which has been tested and validated for different application groups.

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Software

Hexagon Invests in Divergent’s Autonomous, Sustainable Manufacturing

The Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) is a fully integrated software and hardware solution, creating a complete modular digital factory that combines AI-optimized generative design software, additive manufacturing and automated assembly to build lightweight automotive parts and frames.

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Automotive

3D Printed Cutting Tool for Large Transmission Part: The Cool Parts Show Bonus

A boring tool that was once 30 kg challenged the performance of the machining center using it. The replacement tool is 11.5 kg, and more efficient as well, thanks to generative design.

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Automotive

GA-ASI Integrates Digital Manufacturing Process for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

GA-ASI is working to apply Divergent’s data-driven approach to design, fabricate and assemble vehicle structures for manufacturing its line of unmanned aircraft systems.

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