Assembly-aware nesting layout exploration
Master Thesis, HCI chair at Hasso-Plattner-Institute
Assembly-aware Nesting
Interactive nesting software that respects assembly constraints for laser-cut fabrication.
Overview
Period: Oct 2022 – Jun 2023
Role: Master Thesis, HCI chair at Hasso-Plattner-Institute
In-Depth
Assembly-aware Nesting investigates how designers can keep material usage low without compromising assembly feasibility. The prototype links geometric optimisation with assembly simulation to surface trade-offs early in the design process.
Technologies
TypeScript, Three.js, C++, Computational fabrication