When it comes to additive manufacturing and computational design, it’s easy to get caught up in the allure of creating the next big, flashy thing—think topology-optimized aerospace brackets or those intricate medical implants that look like they belong in a sci-fi flick. But according to Florian Reichle, CEO of trinckle, there's a goldmine in the "boring and repetitive." The unsung heroes of the manufacturing world—jigs and fixtures.
So, how does trinckle fit into this narrative? They've been quietly working on Fixturemate, leveraging their Paramate automation software and trCAD kernel to make design accessible, especially for those not wielding CAD like a pro. “…if we really want to take additive manufacturing to the next level, we’ve got to make design accessible to everyone, not just the CAD experts,” Reichle adds.
But let’s be real, transitioning from traditional methods to automated bliss isn’t just about flipping a switch. It’s about rethinking design from the ground up, something trinckle has mastered by meshing industry engagement with their product development. “…by developing our products hand in hand with future customers we make sure, that our products really solve the huge pains in these industries.”
As trinckle gears up for their presentation at the upcoming CDFAM in Berlin, Reichle is answered a few questions to showcase just how transformative their tools can be, particularly for those who’ve never ventured into CAD territory before. The promise? To turn tedious design tasks into a series of simple, intuitive steps. “Imagine taking all the repetitive, brain-numbing parts of CAD design and just… automating them. That’s Paramate for you.”
So, if you're tired of the traditional grind and curious about how automation can simplify your design process or if you're just in it to see if the hype about automated design is real, Florian Reichle's talk at CDFAM might just be the reality check you need.
Or better yet, the inspiration to dive into a world where design meets simplicity through automation.
