Compliant mechanisms have become an important branch of modern mechanisms. Unlike
conventional rigid body mechanisms, compliant mechanisms transform the displacement …

Additive manufacturing (AM) processes have proven to be a perfect match for topology
optimization (TO), as they are able to realize sophisticated geometries in a unique layer-by …

" The art of structure is where to put the holes" Robert Le Ricolais, 1894-1977 This is a
completely revised, updated and expanded version of the book titled" Optimization of …

Compliant mechanisms exploit bending of flexible members to achieve their motion.
Advantages of compliant mechanisms include high precision motion, low weight, low friction …

Flexure hinges hold several advantages over classical rotation joints, including no friction
losses, no need for lubrication, no hysteresis, compactness, capacity to be utilized in small …

This paper proposes a new topology optimization method, which can adjust the geometrical
complexity of optimal configurations, using the level set method and incorporating a fictitious …

Flexure-based compliant mechanisms are becoming increasingly promising in precision
engineering, robotics, and other applications due to the excellent advantages of no friction …

Large-scale structural topology optimization has always suffered from prohibitively high
computational costs that have till date hindered its widespread use in industrial design. The …

Compliant mechanisms are mechanical devices that achieve motion via elastic deformation.
A new method for topological synthesis of single-piece compliant mechanisms is presented …

This paper describes the use of topology optimization as a synthesis tool for the design of
large‐displacement compliant mechanisms. An objective function for the synthesis of large …