Design Optimization (DfAM)

Design for Additive Manufacturing

Generative design or Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) is a CAD engineering software function in which a designer collaborates with artificial intelligence algorithms to generate and evaluate hundreds of potential designs for a product idea.

The generative design process starts with defining the goals and constraints of the project. These include, but are not limited to, design parameters such as product size or geometric dimensions, permissible loads and operating conditions, target weight, materials, manufacturing methods, and cost per unit.

• Topology optimization for improved designs, parts, and products. Generate an optimized, conceptual design based on performance criteria and the structural analysis of the entire design space. Develop lightweight yet stronger components and reduce design and analysis cycles. Create biomorphic shapes that use less material and reduce costs. Built geometries ideal for additive manufacturing.
• Lattice structures for strong, lightweight designs, optimized for 3d printing. Enabling internal voids that reduce material consumption. Conformal, non-conformal, and custom lattices are available for specialized applications.
• Analyses that confirm designs can be correctly printed and manufactured without complications. Avoid costly re-design by verifying design viability before production. Accelerate your AM workflows, achieve first-time-right prints and maximize efficiency. Get a thorough feasibility analysis that includes but is not limited to production costs, DfAM risks, suitability scores, printing time, and carbon footprint.

Siemens NX is the only generative design software that embeds topology optimization powered by convergent modelling technology which enables unified 3D modeling capability on combinations of Facet and B-rep data and eliminates the need to convert data formats. Resulting in lighter components without sacrificing design intent or integrity.

Create and simulate thousands of designs in a fraction of the time it would normally take. Generate highly customized complex shapes as the best solutions, which can be cast or processed through high-resolution additive manufacturing.

Produce on-demand, anywhere in the world. Digitalized storage lets you rethink your supply chains without missing a deadline.