In this Open Access book Daniel Fuchs analyzes the potential impact of additive manufacturing-related design freedom on vehicle conception. In this context, the term Additive Manufacturing (AM) incorporates the technology field often referred to as 3D-Printing. The motivation for this work is derived from alternative design solutions presented in state-of-the-art AM use cases, in which additional design freedom is leveraged to achieve significant product- and process-related improvements. This book systematically explores the impact of AM-related design freedom on vehicle conception, leveraging novel design potentials from the part to the complete vehicle level.

This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access Systematic investigation of the influence of AM-related design freedom on vehicle design Innovative design potential from the partial to the complete vehicle level Significant product and process-related improvements

Autorentext

Daniel Fuchs wrote his PhD thesis in the academic subject of Engineering Design at the Technische Universität Braunschweig during his work as a research engineer for an international automotive company. His current occupation is focused on further implementing additive manufacturing into automotive production and the development of innovations in this engineering field.

Inhalt

Fundamentals.- Potential Benefits of Additive Manufacturing in the Vehicle Conception Context.- Elaboration of Specific Automotive AM-Potential Applications.- Leverage Effects of AM Design Potentials on the Complete Vehicle Level.- Impact on Vehicle Development Methods and Tools.- Conclusions and Future Work.