Over the past few decades, additive manufacturing (AM) evolved from rapid prototyping (RP) into mature manufacturing technologies for complex high-performance end use products. The transition in the industrial application of these technologies necessitates a design methodology tailored to the potentials and restrictions of AM. This contribution presents a new application system for opportunistic and restrictive component design, which can be integrated into design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) methodologies. For the first time, methods for AM part design are being drawn from standards and integrated into an application system, supporting professionals in the practical implementation of design for additive manufacturing methods.     «

Over the past few decades, additive manufacturing (AM) evolved from rapid prototyping (RP) into mature manufacturing technologies for complex high-performance end use products. The transition in the industrial application of these technologies necessitates a design methodology tailored to the potentials and restrictions of AM. This contribution presents a new application system for opportunistic and restrictive component design, which can be integrated into design for additive manufacturing...     »