Eindhoven, The Netherlands – Industrial 3D metal printing or additive manufacturing is gaining ground by the day. In aerospace, GE Aviation 3D prints fuel nozzles and Siemens prints parts for turbines. In the medical industry, additive processes are used for both dental and medical implants by several specialized manufacturers. Crucial in the success of these innovative applications is the ability of the designer to design for additive manufacturing and maximize the possibilities this new production technology has to offer. Apply the features that make this technology unique: thin walls, honeycomb structures, form free channels in the product, integration of functions, and personalization.
In order to grow the number of examples and inspire many other industries to develop dedicated applications for industrial 3D printing, Additive Industries is presenting the second edition of the Additive World Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge. Competing in two categories, both professionals and students are encouraged to redesign an existing conventional part of a machine or product for 3D printing. The winners are announced at the Additive World Conference on March 23, 2016 in Eindhoven.
Partners in the Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge are leading CAE technology provider (e.g. Topology Optimization) - Altair Engineering and consumer 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker. The contestants will be supported by Additive Industries’ AddLab team in topology optimization during the design process and the winners in both categories take home the latest Ultimaker 2 3D printer. Also, the award-winning designs will be printed in metal. More information on the Design Challenge can be found on the website, such as support by the AddLab team, evaluation criteria, and how to submit your redesign.
Source: Additive Industries