CDFAM Computational Design Symposium

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, NYC, October 29-30, 2025 https://cdfam.com/nyc-2025/ Organization Moon Rabbit Lab X PUMA Presenter: Jesus Marini Parissi Running Revolution: Computational Design Behind Fast-R NITRO Elite 3 Presentation Abstract The Fast-R NITROTM Elite 3 marks a true performance revolution, combining cutting-edge engineering with data-driven design. As part of the...

Organization: Not a Robot Presenter: Matt Shomper Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, NYC, October 29-30, 2025 https://cdfam.com/nyc-2025/ Intelligent Anatomic Models from CT Utilizing ML Presentation Abstract This presentation discusses an accessible system that takes CT scans and automatically turns them into detailed 3D models while intelligently tagging important anatomical featu...

Organization: Carnegie Mellon University Presenter: Chris McComb Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, NYC, October 29-30, 2025 https://cdfam.com/nyc-2025/ AI and the Battle for the Soul of Design Presentation Abstract Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of design and additive manufacturing, accelerating creative workflows while challenging long-held assumptions about au...

Organization HDR Inc Presenters: Matthew Goldsberry & Junling Zhuang Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, NYC, October 29-30, 2025 https://cdfam.com/nyc-2025/ Presentation Abstract While AI is often used for visualization in architecture, its potential to directly generate and shape geometry within the design process is still emerging. This presentation explores how we have been integ...

We open Season 5 of the CDFAM podcast with a keynote presentation from the CDFAM Computational Design Symposium NYC 2025 by Markus J. Buehler, McAfee Professor of Engineering at MIT. In this session, Buehler outlines how AI is becoming an autonomous partner in scientific discovery—capable not only of analysis but of generating new knowledge. Drawing on examples from materials science and bioengine...

Organization: Cornell University Presenter: Tiffany Cheng Bioinspired And Biobased 4D-Printing For Adaptive Building Facades Presentation Abstract What if our buildings and products could be manufactured and operated the way biological systems grow and adapt? As an alternative to conventional construction and manufacturing, I will present a bioinspired approach to making through material programmi...

Organization: Key Ward Presenter: Asparuh Stoyanov Building Surrogate Models for Physics Simulation using a No-Code Approach Presentation Abstract This project demonstrates a no-code methodology for building surrogate models for engineering simulation. Using such methods, physics simulation analysts can tap seamlessly into the potential of surrogate models, transforming traditional simulation work...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: DTU Presenter: Luca Breseghello Stress-Based Design Of Lightweight Horizontal Structures For 3D Concrete Printing Presentation Abstract Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in construction, but it’s also a major contributor to CO₂ emissions. In mid-rise buildings, slabs a...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: University of Bologna Presenter: Vittoria Laghi How Topology Optimization And Additive Manufacturing Can Create A New Generation Of Green Steel Construction Presentation Abstract The digitalization of the construction sector could potentially produce more efficient structures, reduce...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: McNeel & cydric.com Presenter: Mathias Fuchs Rhino, Grasshopper 2, and TRfem: Computing Heat Flow Inside Solids Presentation Abstract While environmental analysis tools in Rhino typically focus on surfaces and 2D domains, optimization workflows in design for additive manufacturing oft...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: Cognitive Design Systems Presenter: Rhushik MATROJA Manufacturing Driven Design Presentation Abstract Cognitive Design Systems integrates Manufacturing-Driven Design (MDD) and Simulation-Driven Design into its proprietary Cognitive Design software, transforming the way products are co...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: ToffeeX Presenter: Thomas Rees Physics-Driven Generative Design for Laser Powder Bed Fusion in Aerospace Presentation Abstract Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) has shown transformative potential for the aerospace industry, with substantial investments being directed globally to leverag...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: Flexcompute Presenter: Momchil Minkov + Qiqi Wang Real-Time Computer-Aided Optimization (CAO): How GPU-Native Simulation Changes the Industry Presentation Abstract Computer-aided engineering (CAE) has been a foundational tool in aerospace and photonics design, but slow workflows, high...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: Synera Presenter: Andrew Sartorelli From Days to Hours – Accelerating the RFQ process through scalable FEA automations Presentation Abstract Engineering organizations tackling process automation face a persistent challenge: how to effectively share and distribute automation solutions...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: ShapeDiver + Orthosolid Presenter: Edwin Hernandez + Age Van Boxem Democratising Computational Design via Cloud Based Applications Presentation Abstract While computational designers have always created powerful and sophisticated software, the reach of their work often couldn’t exceed...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: Toolkit3D Presenter: Sarah Clevinger From 2D to Mass Production: Computational Design at Scale with Toolkit3D Presentation Abstract Toolkit3D will showcase how brands have reduced product design timelines from days to minutes by integrating anatomical scan data, performance parameters...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam, 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: MIT Presenter: Kristen Edwards Presentation Abstract The subjective evaluation of early stage engineering designs, such as conceptual sketches, traditionally relies on human experts. However, expert evaluations are time-consuming, expensive, and sometimes inconsistent. Recent advances...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: nTop Presenter: Bradley Rothenberg + Max Gaedtke Brad Rothenberg , CEO of nTop , outlines a shift toward co-intelligent engineering—a framework where human intent is augmented by high-performance modeling and simulation tools to meet the increasing demands of modern engineering timeli...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization SimScale Presenter: David Heiny CEO & Co-Founder In this presentation from CDFAM Amsterdam 2025, David Heiny , co-founder and CEO of SimScale , outlines a pragmatic approach to integrating AI into engineering workflows. Drawing from conversations with engineering leaders and data colle...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam, 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: Altair Presenter: Wesley Essink Flexible Geometric Modeling and Atypical Simulation Solvers to Streamline Design Optimization Presentation Abstract Simulation-driven design serves two important purposes: wider exploration of the design space and goal-seeking optimization. Regardless of...

Organization: Ku Leuven Presenter: Vanessa Cool From Structure To Sound: Unlocking The Potential Of Vibroacoustic Design Presentation Abstract Noise pollution is one of the leading global environmental pollutants, resulting in the loss of one million life years annually. This has prompted the introduction of stringent regulations on the acoustic performance of structures, without compromising thei...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ https://www.datameister.ai The presentation explores the transformative potential of AI in automotive design, emphasizing the need for tools that embrace constrained creativity within the industry’s unique challenges. Current generic 2D and 3D generative tools often fall short in addressing the int...

This presentation delves into our collaboration with Coperni to develop and release the Ariel Swipe Bag for Paris Fashion Week 2024, a project exemplifying the principles of Design for Advanced Manufacturing. By leveraging our novel production methods, we navigated design creativity and manufacturing constraints to realize an innovative outcome. Key topics include the design development process, t...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Open Source, Parametrics, and Lattice Obsession https://fequalsf.blogspot.com/p/about.html https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/crystallon In this deeply personal and wide-ranging talk, industrial designer Aaron Porterfield reflects on his path from early explorations with BASIC and Blender to foundin...

Recorded at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium, Amsterdam , 2025 https://cdfam.com/amsterdam-2025/ Organization: Politecnico di Torino Presenter: Dario Carbonaro Presentation Abstract Self-expandable cardiovascular devices, such as vascular stents, stent-grafts, and transcatheter aortic valves (TAVs), are medical devices implanted into diseased anatomies through minimally invasive procedures. Sp...