Project Examples

In the past ten years we have carried out more than 40 projects on design for additive manufacturing. It can be seen that, in addition to the classic design methods, it is above all the methods described in chapters 3 to 5 are essential for finding solutions, as are the methods of potential identification and specification for additive manufacturing, variation of product structure and shape, bionics and shape optimisation. Design guidelines and concrete restrictions can be taken from data sheets and catalogues and support the focused implementation as well as lessons learned. Each development takes place in a specific context. The definition of the objective associated with additive manufacturing is crucial for successful design. The design process follows the logic generally described in VDI2221. However, the expression is strongly dependent on the respective design objective and the physical contexts to be handled. Analogies from the following case base can help to develop a solution for one's own challenges. In the case base, examples are presented for each of the eleven design goals described above. The following aspects are discussed for each example: