Fraunhofer“超越4.0”，其中包含用于3D打印中大规模定制的设计仿真软件

Fraunhofer计算机图形研究所研究IGDin Darmstadt, Germany, is working on a 3D design solution that simulates the viability of 3D printable objects.

“超越4.0”概念是由Fraunhofer设计的，用于在CAD模型到达3D打印机之前测试其生存能力。它促进了3D打印中大规模定制的机会 - 客户在基本对象（例如咖啡杯）上应用其设计偏好，或一双运动鞋。

超越物体表面

All too frequently, the information contained within a 3D model, as in an .stl, or .obj, is not adequately translatable into a 3D print. If the internal geometry is not adequately optimized, i.e. there are structural clashes or holes, an object, though seemingly perfect on the surface, will fall flat of the end goal. Frauhofer’s solution is designed with this in mind.

该研究所的克里斯蒂安·阿尔滕霍芬（Christian Altenhofen）解释了以下概念

We create a smooth transition between design and simulation. How to quickly determine whether an individual design can be implemented is frequently an unresolved problem in industry today. In most cases, CAD data only describes the outer surface and does not contain the volumetric information required for simulations. Generating these afterwards is highly prone to errors, usually requires manual reworking and costs the industry a lot of money.

由于越来越多的制造商正在寻求3D打印以寻求定制设计的答案，因此此类解决方案在行业内受到高度评价。就像luxury car manufacturers Rolls-Royce。

Proof of concept coffee cup holders

Fraunhofer将展示“超越4.0”汉诺威·梅斯（Hannover Mess）2017贸易展览会April 24 – 28. At the show visitors will be asked to design their own plastic holders to surround espresso cups. If the software finds incorrect parameters within the design, it then prompts the user of sufficient changes to fix the issues.

进一步研究工业4.0和未来的智能工厂，Fraunhofer还在开发机器人武器操作的概念。有零件检查和施工的使用增加，Fraunhofer正在寻找与人类密切接触时机器人运动更安全的方法。