Data-driven generative design for mass customization: A case study. (October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jiang, Zhoumingju; Wen, Hui; Han, Fred; Tang, Yunlong; Xiong, Yi
• Is Part Of: Advanced engineering informatics. Volume 54(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-10
• Subjects: Design for additive manufacturing -- Generative design -- Data-driven design -- Mass customization -- Design automation -- Product design; Computer-aided engineering -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 620.00285
• DOI: 10.1016/j.aei.2022.101786
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1474-0346

Abstract

Abstract: Generative design provides a promising algorithmic solution for mass customization of products, improving both product variety and design efficiency. However, the current designer-driven generative design formulates the automated program in a manual manner and has insufficient ability to satisfy the diverse needs of individuals. In this work, we propose a data-driven generative design framework by integrating multiple types of data to improve the automation level and performance of detail design to boost design efficiency and improve user satisfaction. A computational workflow including automated shape synthesis and structure design methods is established. More specifically, existing designs selected based on user preferences are utilized in the shape synthesis for creating generative models. For structural design, user-product interaction data gathered by sensors are used as inputs for controlling the spatial distributions of heterogeneous lattice structures. Finally, the proposed concept and workflow are demonstrated with a bike saddle design with a personalized shape and inner structures to be manufactured with additive manufacturing.