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Yamaha Pairs Topology Optimization with Graded Lattices
Topology optimization and lattice structures can be combined to design parts with even higher added value. In this article, Hiroyuki Nagamoto, R&D Engineer at Yamaha Motor, explains how to use these two advanced…
Design Brief: The Aurelius Mk1 Turbine Core
Working with VELO3D and nTopology, Sierra Turbines re-imagines the design of a microturbine by decreasing part count from 61 to 1 and designing a 360-degree fuel injector. Read below to learn more about…
Additive Insights in Industrial Design: Interview with Sarat Babu
Find out what industry vet, Sarat Babu from Alloyed (formerly Betatype), thinks AM is good for...and what it isn't.
Tangible Solutions | Designing Lattice Structures for Medical Implants
Software solutions like nTop Platform enable engineers to design medical implants that are biologically-relevant and optimized for osseointegration.
Lessons Learned in Additive Manufacturing Consulting: Interview with John Barnes
John Barnes is the founder and managing director of The Barnes Group Advisors, an additive manufacturing engineering consultancy. He has 25+ years experience in product development in the aerospace industry. We had the…
A Systematic Approach to Engineering Innovation: Interview with Dr. Andreas Vlahinos
Dr. Andreas Vlahinos believes that innovation does not come from an 'a-ha' moment but rather from a systematic approach using tools, techniques, experience, and knowledge all together. Check out my interview with him.
New Balance | Critical DfAM & the Translucent Giant
Designers are curious creatures who have been messing with computers for a very long time. In this article, I'll explore how lessons learned in my earlier days of working with parametric modeling and…
Tangible Solutions | Designing Surface Roughness for Orthopedic Devices
Surface roughness in metal additive manufacturing has always been viewed as a by-product of the process instead of a design feature - specifically in the biomedical space. As additive machines become increasingly more…