Abstract
ABSTRACTAdditive manufacturing (AM) offers numerous benefits for innovative design solutions. However, engineers are currently not supported in identifying and incorporating these potentials systematically in their design solutions. In this paper, previous Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) approaches are first reviewed comprehensively and classified into distinct categories according to their main purpose and application. They are then analysed further by being related to conventional design methodologies like VDI 2221. Since previous DfAM approaches only provide selective assistance at single steps in the product development process, a new framework for DfAM is proposed. Existing methods and tools, both from DfAM and from general design methodologies, are integrated into the modular framework structure. A concept for using the framework is presented to provide design engineers with continuous support in all product development phases, thereby fostering the complete exploitation of AM potentials and the development of AM-conformal designs.
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