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Automated design of 3D printed fixtures with an online configurator
In this project, your task is to develop and implement an intuitive design configurator for 3D printed fixtures using Grasshopper and Shapediver.
Keywords: product development, 3d printing, additive manufacturing, design automation, configurator
3D printing enables unprecedented opportunities in product design, since complex geometries can be manufactured without added costs. The process of designing such complex parts has become the new bottleneck as conventional CAD systems are built for conventional production technologies. We see a large potential in automated design with configurators to accelerate and simplify the design phase. Within this thesis, we are aiming to investigate the use of design configurators for 3D printed fixtures. We see a great potential in fixtures as they can be found in many different shapes and typically house various interfaces (threads, snap-fits) and features (joints, guides, springs).
3D printing enables unprecedented opportunities in product design, since complex geometries can be manufactured without added costs. The process of designing such complex parts has become the new bottleneck as conventional CAD systems are built for conventional production technologies. We see a large potential in automated design with configurators to accelerate and simplify the design phase. Within this thesis, we are aiming to investigate the use of design configurators for 3D printed fixtures. We see a great potential in fixtures as they can be found in many different shapes and typically house various interfaces (threads, snap-fits) and features (joints, guides, springs).
In this project, your task is to develop and implement an intuitive design configurator for 3D printed fixtures. Based on an already existing database of 3D printable features, you will build a configurator with Rhino / Grasshopper and Shapediver. You will have the opportunity to test out your solution with a realistic use case. Through frequent reflection of your solution, you will investigate the implications of design configurators on the 3D printing.
In this project, your task is to develop and implement an intuitive design configurator for 3D printed fixtures. Based on an already existing database of 3D printable features, you will build a configurator with Rhino / Grasshopper and Shapediver. You will have the opportunity to test out your solution with a realistic use case. Through frequent reflection of your solution, you will investigate the implications of design configurators on the 3D printing.
You are highly interested in product development with Additive Manufacturing Experience in CAD, coding (scripts) and web development (Java script, HTML) are desired You are able to work independently. You approach problems systematically and manage your projects methodically
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Semester, Master Thesis Start: March 2021
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