WARNING - This is a very technical article for Engineers. Enjoy. --Tiger
Topology Optimization in Medical Implants: Where are we now? (Engineering.com)
Last month we took a look at generative design in consumer products. We spoke to experts from CAD companies and manufacturers, and we learned that while there are instances of generative design in day-to-day products, they are still a way off from true mainstream adoption.
Figure 1.This skull was scanned, and the implant was designed in Autodesk Within Medical. (Image courtesy of Autodesk.)
We learned that the biggest customers for genera...