Current camera accessories offer only limited customization of aesthetics and functionality, since they are typically mass manufactured. Additive Manufacturing (AM) has already been identified as promising alternative due to its unique capability of producing highly complex parts in low quantities with reduced cost. It enables new value creation models (such as co-design or production), especially when combined with digital tools such as online design configurators. Therefore, we see a large potential in the combination of mass customization and AM for the field of camera accessories, most prominently for ergonomic parts.
Current camera accessories offer only limited customization of aesthetics and functionality, since they are typically mass manufactured. Additive Manufacturing (AM) has already been identified as promising alternative due to its unique capability of producing highly complex parts in low quantities with reduced cost. It enables new value creation models (such as co-design or production), especially when combined with digital tools such as online design configurators. Therefore, we see a large potential in the combination of mass customization and AM for the field of camera accessories, most prominently for ergonomic parts.
In this project, your task is to develop and implement an intuitive design configurator for 3D printed camera handles using Rhino / Grasshopper . Based on simple inputs, the tool shall generate a customized geometry for 3D printing. You will have the opportunity to design an end-to-end solution together with an industrial partner, including need finding with selected test users, prototyping and implementation within a real business context.
In this project, your task is to develop and implement an intuitive design configurator for 3D printed camera handles using Rhino / Grasshopper . Based on simple inputs, the tool shall generate a customized geometry for 3D printing. You will have the opportunity to design an end-to-end solution together with an industrial partner, including need finding with selected test users, prototyping and implementation within a real business context.
- You are highly interested in product development with Additive Manufacturing - Experience in CAD, coding (scripts) and web development (Java script, HTML) are desired - Ideally, you have an interest in photography and/or videography - You are able to work independently and are eager to interact with an industrial partner & its customers - You approach problems systematically and manage your projects methodically
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Semester, Bachelor thesis Start: April 2022
Daniel Omidvarkarjan (pd|z)
LEE O 219
danielom@ethz.ch
Tel.: +41 (0)44 632 71 19
www.pdz.ethz.ch
Daniel Omidvarkarjan (pd|z) LEE O 219 danielom@ethz.ch Tel.: +41 (0)44 632 71 19 www.pdz.ethz.ch
Ausschreibung_Configurator_FS22.pdf
