Design for Additive Manufacturing explores new design models, computational methods, and tools that integrate design and AM processes.
The Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) SIG explores new design models, computational methods, and tools that integrate design and AM processes. It was created to address the need to better exploit AM’s unique capabilities in design, bridging gaps between material behaviour, manufacturing constraints, and design freedom in both industrial and academic contexts.
Are you thinking of joining us or organising an event in collaboration with the DfAM SIG? Please contact Serena Graziosi (serena.graziosi@polimi.it).
The SIG provides a multidisciplinary forum to discuss international developments in Additive Manufacturing (AM) and to help train the next generation of designers and researchers to take advantage of the opportunities AM offers. To support these goals, we organise workshops at conferences - often featuring speakers from outside the Design Society - and run summer schools covering computational design for AM. We also collaborate with other SIGs to deliver joint workshops and publications, and we engage with international bodies to reach with the wider AM community.
Design Society members are welcome to reach out to the DfAM SIG leadership to get involved in our activities and help foster collaboration within the DS community and beyond. Many members also actively support and participate in our workshops, which we regularly organise at major scientific conferences in the engineering design field.
We provide a space for individuals with common interests to share knowledge, collaborate, and address challenges in their domain. We also encourage networking, and partnerships across academia, industry, and practice.
They focus on advancing knowledge in specific fields by organising research activities, developing best practices, and publishing findings. They can contribute to thought leadership by defining emerging trends and proposing frameworks or methodologies.
SIGs often organise workshops, webinars, and conferences to educate members on new tools, techniques, and advancements in their area of focus.
They offer mentoring, knowledge-sharing sessions, and access to expertise, helping members grow professionally.
SIGs create a sense of belonging for members, encouraging dialogue and collaboration on shared challenges and innovations.
We have a wide array of SIGs, that are constantly evolving. If you don't see a SIG in your research area, why not create one? The Design Society is open to proposals and may provide funding!
