Nature-inspired design optimization for 3D printing

Description

Through an evolution process, natural objects grow to a robust status to efficiently sustain external forces. For instance, inside bone we can identify highly optimized micro-structures. These spongy micro-structures are lightweight, but are arranged in a clever way to hold our body, and to support various forces we experience in our daily life. This observation motivates the design of a computer optimization algorithm, which automatically generates bone-like micro-structures. Fabricated by 3D printing, such optimized structures can be applied to a wide range of applications where lightweight and structural robustness are critical.

Period	16 Jun 2017
Event title	Bessensap 2017
Event type	Other
Location	Amsterdam, NetherlandsShow on map