Additive Manufacturing: Comparative Analysis and Application in Suspension Design
(2023) MMKM05 20231Innovation
- Abstract
- Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has emerged as a rapidly growing manufacturing technique with numerous advantages over traditional methods. This thesis project investigates the application of AM in suspension design. The aim is to explore the advantages of AM, investigate suitable product selection processes, and look into the potential for gaining a competitive advantage by leveraging AM effectively.
Through this research, a printable part specifically designed for AM has been developed. The results demonstrate the advantages of AM when the technique is harnessed effectively. Merely switching manufacturing techniques without considering the value-adding aspects of AM is unlikely to yield the desired benefits. However,... (More) - Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has emerged as a rapidly growing manufacturing technique with numerous advantages over traditional methods. This thesis project investigates the application of AM in suspension design. The aim is to explore the advantages of AM, investigate suitable product selection processes, and look into the potential for gaining a competitive advantage by leveraging AM effectively.
Through this research, a printable part specifically designed for AM has been developed. The results demonstrate the advantages of AM when the technique is harnessed effectively. Merely switching manufacturing techniques without considering the value-adding aspects of AM is unlikely to yield the desired benefits. However, designing components with AM in mind from the initial stages can unlock numerous advantages.
The findings of this thesis project contribute to understanding how AM can be used to optimize mountain bike suspensions. By evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of the designed parts, valuable insights are provided for Öhlins and the wider biking industry. This knowledge enables informed decision-making for strategic integration of AM in future product development and manufacturing processes.
This research underscores the significance of thoughtful design considerations and effective integration of AM to harness its full potential in enhancing the performance, cost-efficiency, and functionality of mountain bike suspension. (Less)
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- author
- Tollander, Hanna LU and Amb, Joel
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- MMKM05 20231
- year
- 2023
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- additive manufacturing, 3D printing, suspension design, manufacturing advantages, product development
- language
- English
- id
- 9125416
- date added to LUP
- 2023-06-21 10:32:51
- date last changed
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abstract = {{Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has emerged as a rapidly growing manufacturing technique with numerous advantages over traditional methods. This thesis project investigates the application of AM in suspension design. The aim is to explore the advantages of AM, investigate suitable product selection processes, and look into the potential for gaining a competitive advantage by leveraging AM effectively.
Through this research, a printable part specifically designed for AM has been developed. The results demonstrate the advantages of AM when the technique is harnessed effectively. Merely switching manufacturing techniques without considering the value-adding aspects of AM is unlikely to yield the desired benefits. However, designing components with AM in mind from the initial stages can unlock numerous advantages.
The findings of this thesis project contribute to understanding how AM can be used to optimize mountain bike suspensions. By evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of the designed parts, valuable insights are provided for Öhlins and the wider biking industry. This knowledge enables informed decision-making for strategic integration of AM in future product development and manufacturing processes.
This research underscores the significance of thoughtful design considerations and effective integration of AM to harness its full potential in enhancing the performance, cost-efficiency, and functionality of mountain bike suspension.}},
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note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Additive Manufacturing: Comparative Analysis and Application in Suspension Design}},
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