The questions are answered by facade specialist Alamir Mohsen from Lithium Designers, Frankfurt.
GW News: Why does it make sense to utilize 3D-printed nodes?
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Alamir Mohsen: 3D-printed nodes offer unmatched geometric freedom, enabling the realization of complex freeform facade designs that are often cost-prohibitive with conventional methods. Through topology optimization and additive manufacturing, material use is minimized, lead times are shortened, and each node is tailored exactly to its function and location, resulting in an efficient and aesthetically advanced building system.
GW News: How do you support facade builders with the 3D-printed nodes?
Mohsen: We support facade builders by providing a fully digital planning workflow using our proprietary software Li3M, which automatically generates statically optimized nodes with precise assembly information. The nodes are produced with industrial partners and delivered as a plug-and-play system, minimizing on-site labor and errors while eliminating the need for welding, thus significantly simplifying installation.
GW News: What technology is the generation of these nodes based on?
Mohsen: The generation of our 3D-printed nodes is based on a parametric model processed through our Li3M software. Structural loads and geometric constraints are analyzed using ANSYS and RFEM, and the resulting data is used to topologically optimize each node. The final design is exported as a digital model ready for additive manufacturing using SLM technology in metal.
Interview conducted by gw-news.eu
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