Topology optimization

a bright future for innovation

Optimizing a mechanical component or part through material reduction.

Topology optimization is an automated process to design better-performing parts in lesser time, ensuring human biases do not get in the way of efficiency. Giving you better products at a lower cost.

Advantages

Material Reduction
Lightweight structures not only reduce material costs but also limit manufacturing resource consumption. Lighter moving parts
generate less friction and require less energy to be put in motion. Plus, the supply chain is also benefited, as lighter parts are
easier and cheaper to transport.


Shortened Design Process

The automated process is capable of producing considerably better-performing parts in a fraction of the time an experienced design team would be able to.


Maximum Performance

Topology optimization algorithms don’t consider aspects like aesthetics and violate common design rules (such as uniform thickness) in favor of performance.


Boosts Sustainability

To prevents undue material wastage. The algorithm is capable of creating sustainable building systems while still being rooted in sound structural logic.


Less chances of Design Failure

Create optimal designs early in the design process and significantly reduce costs associated with design failure.

Advantages

Material Reduction

Lightweight structures not only reduce material costs but also limit manufacturing resource consumption. Lighter moving parts generate less friction and require less energy to be put in motion. Plus, the supply chain is also benefited, as lighter parts are easier and cheaper to transport.

Shortened Design Process

The automated process is capable of producing considerably better-performing parts in a fraction of the time an experienced design team would be able to.

Maximum Performance

Topology optimization algorithms don’t consider aspects like aesthetics and violate common design rules (such as uniform thickness) in favor of performance.

Boosts Sustainability

To prevents undue material wastage. The algorithm is capable of creating sustainable building systems while still being rooted in sound structural logic.

Less chances of Design Failure

Create optimal designs early in the design process and significantly reduce costs associated with design failure.

Optimizing parts by removing material

Piping design for flow optimization

Heat exchanger design

Optimizing parts

Heat sink design – fluid flow optimization

Topology Optimization for Any Manufacturing Method

CMDE Labs’ topology optimization tools include shape optimization that focuses on multiple manufacturing processes. They are built to consider and adhere to the rules and specs of multiple different manufacturing methods. Some of these rules include: symmetry patterns, draw direction, cavity avoidance, overhand angles, and more.

Forging

3D Printing

Plastic Injection Molding

Welded Sheet Metal Structures

Casting

Milling