A 3D printed chair called “Ta.Tamu” has been unveiled as a proof of concept, demonstrating the potential of digital twins, generative design, and additive manufacturing in revolutionizing traditional design methods. The chair was created through a four-year collaboration between Dassault Systèmes and French designer Patrick Jouin, using Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Inspired by biomimicry and the human body, the chair features a lattice structure that minimizes material usage, weighing only 3.9 kg. The design was created using an AI-powered virtual twin, allowing for real-time simulation and optimization of complex components. The result is a fully functional chair that weighs 75% less than a traditional chair and can support 100 kg. The project aims to promote a generative economy, encouraging industries to adopt more sustainable and efficient design and production methods. According to Patrick Jouin, the goal is to “create more efficiently while producing less waste, right from the design process.”
A 3D printed chair that draws inspiration from nature through biomimicry serves as a wake-up call for the industry to rethink its design approaches.
