Dassault Systèmes and French designer Patrick Jouin have unveiled Ta.Tamu, a 3D-printed chair developed using the company’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The project represents a four-year collaboration aimed at demonstrating new design processes that combine AI-powered virtual twins with material efficiency principles.
The chair weighs 8.6 pounds (3.9 kg) and can support up to 220 pounds (100 kg). It features a lattice structure inspired by biomimicry, particularly bone density and joint articulation found in the human body. The design allows the chair to be 3D printed in a flat, folded position without requiring assembly.
“Nature uses only the energy and materials it needs. We wanted to apply this very simple philosophy to the development of Ta.Tamu. With the help of new collaborative technologies of Dassault Systèmes, we are now able to come up with new ideas and make them possible, creating more efficiently while producing less waste, right from the design process,” said Jouin.
The development process integrated life cycle assessment and topological optimization from early design stages. Design teams used virtual twin technology to model and simulate component behavior, refining joints and pressure zones in real time. The final design weighs 75% less than it would at full density while maintaining structural integrity.
Patrick Jouin has been working with 3D printing for furniture since 2004, when he created the Solid collection. His collaboration with Dassault Systèmes began in 2019, focusing on generative design and deployable structures. The company reports having 370,000 customers across various industries using its 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Source: aijourn.com