Frustum, a pioneer in functional generative design and topology optimization software and a member of the Siemens PLM Solution Partner Program, announced its topology optimization and next generation freeform geometry generator is part of an integrated module in Siemens’ NX software.

Engineers and designers using NX with Convergent Modeling technology in combination with the Frustum software can blend topology optimization with traditional CAD data, overcoming a traditional hurdle in such workflows. Frustum is part of the Siemens next47 partner program, created to help support start-up companies with innovative, disruptive technology solutions.

Generative design refers to a category of software technology that automatically “generates” several design options – based on input constraints such as material, function, weight, and cost – in a fraction of the time it would take to create manually. Frustum’s topology optimization software is a generative design technology that streamlines a product’s shape by automating weight and material reduction while still retaining structural integrity.

Convergent modeling is a design paradigm – available in the latest release of Siemens’ NX computer-aided design (CAD) software – that simplifies the ability to work with geometry consisting of a combination of facets, surfaces, and solids – such as those created through topology optimization. The integration of Frustum’s technology with NX, enables the creation of an optimal design made ready for additive manufacturing, using Convergent Modeling.

Frustum’s integrated technology allows designers and engineers using Siemens’ NX to discover and deliver novel, manufacture-ready parts and products with optimally performance, structural strength and weight quickly. Designers can calculate, optimize, adapt and validate design options in parallel by running multiple scenarios, seamlessly adding force application points and load cases. Users can leverage Convergent Modeling to further edit or refine the results of a topology optimization study.

With Frustum, Siemens’ NX users get topology optimization for additive manufacturing that generates optimized, printable designs, reducing the costs associated with part redesign, supports and post-processing. Frustum’s integrated technology benefits a range of industries, including aerospace, automotive and heavy machinery by creating components and parts optimized for light weight yet stiffer designs.

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