Topology Optimization for Additive Manufacturing as an Enabler for Light Weight Flight Hardware

Three case studies utilizing topology optimization and Additive Manufacturing for the development of space flight hardware are described. The Additive Manufacturing (AM) modality that was used in this work is powder bed laser based fusion. The case studies correspond to the redesign and manufacture...

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Main Authors: Melissa Orme, Ivan Madera, Michael Gschweitl, Michael Ferrari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Designs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2411-9660/2/4/51