Two Days of Presentations and Networking with Experts in Computational Design at All Scales
The schedule for the CDFAM 24 Berlin is now available.
Featuring over 30 experts presenting across two days in central Berlin, the CDFAM schedule unites leading designers, engineers, architects, academics, and software developers at the forefront of computational design for knowledge sharing and networking.
Early Bird Discount registration is open until January 1st, 2024. Register now to take advantage of the reduced price and secure your place at CDFAM 24 in Berlin.
In 2024 the agenda for CDFAM is structured to cover the interdisciplinary nature of computational design. The event is organized around two foundational frameworks: ‘Scales of Design’ and ‘Dimensions of Execution.’
SCALES OF DESIGN:
- Micro: Focus on material-level design considerations
- Meso: Exploration of metamaterials and structures
- Macro: Discussion on topology optimization, surface and parts
- Mega: Exploration of architectural system design methodologies
DIMENSIONS OF EXECUTION:
- Academic: Cutting-edge research in design science
- Algorithm: Software tools and algorithms enabling advanced design
- Application: Real-world engineering challenges addressed and explained
- Automation: Scaling design to production for volume and/or diversity
Reflecting these themes, the event’s schedule features presentations on the micro scale of material development and optimization by Siemens, Additive Flow, and 1000Kelvin, extending to the meso scale of metamaterials with Spherene, Metafold, and Carbon, alongside applications by F=F, Framas, and Metamorphic. The focus includes shifts to topology optimization and generative design, incorporating leading academic research from DTU and software innovations by Rafinex, nTop, and Cognitive Design Systems, showcasing applications by NASA, Advanced Engineering Solutions, and Airbus.
At the mega scale of architectural systems, presenters include ARUP, Zaha Hadid Architects, BIG, and Royal Haskoning DHV who will showcase their approaches to computational design through case studies, many of which rely on the foundational structure of Rhino and Grasshopper, provided by McNeel, who will also be presenting.
The optimization and automation of both geometry creation and manufacturing processes will be explored by software companies such as Synera, Hyperganic, and ToffeeAM. This exploration will be complemented by real-world examples, including medical applications from Stryker, and footwear design and manufacturing by Framas and New Balance.
The development and adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence in optimizing design and manufacturing processes will be showcased with in-production examples by software developers at Navasto, Oqton and Altair with applications at Airbus, NASA and The Barnes Global Advisors. Additionally, emerging research into Vision-Language Models for Engineering Design by researchers at MIT will also be featured.
The schedule will be framed by presentations exploring the educational and philosophical approaches to computational design. These will be delivered by dedicated researchers from Loughborough University, the UK Design for AM Network, and MIT, as well as practitioners from NASA, New Balance, ARUP, and Bits to Atoms.
The schedule for the event is currently under development, with a few speakers yet to be confirmed. We encourage you to subscribe for updates on the event, along with articles and interviews with presenters leading up to it.
Early Bird Discount registration is open until January 1st, 2024. Register now to take advantage of the reduced price and secure your place at CDFAM 24 in Berlin.
