Assessment of Computer-Aided Design Tools for Topology Optimization of Additively Manufactured Automotive Components

The use of Topology Optimization techniques has seen a great development since the last decade. principal contributor to this trend is widespread Additive Manufacturing technologies effectively build complex and performant structures over different settings. Nevertheless, in Design for processes not simple research aims fill gap between theory practice by evolving at same time both approaches, workflows, design software that allow their implementation. Since strong connection methodologies tools exists, work proposes method assess computer-aided or platforms. This can be applied sustain key phase selection adoption industrial settings embracing Manufacturing. workflow implementation, structure proposed evaluation approach, its application, are presented demonstrate effective usability. automotive case study redesign internal combustion engine piston benefit metal based enhanced product performance. A preliminary finite element model defined concurrently set up through four commercial computer-based accounting assessment required operations optimization perform phase.