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Additive Manufacturing : a new way to design - Topological optimization, design taking into account the constraints of a range of additive manufacturing processes

Authors: Thomas BRETEAU, Rémy BLANC, Benoît VIEILLE

Publication date: December 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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    2. Modification of geometry and change of process

    2.1 Methodology

    When designing a part, or in this case redesigning one, the first questions that come to mind are: where to start? And how to proceed?

    To address this, a methodology is proposed.

    Key points to remember

    1. 1. Define interfaces and functional areas.

    2. 2. Define a design volume.

    3. 3. Define a design objective (minimum mass, maximum stiffness, cost, etc.) and design constraints (safety factor, etc.).

    4. 4. Perform topological optimization.

    5. 5. Define a manufacturing direction.

    6. 6. Define the...

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