Lattice Details
What are Lattices?
3D-printed lattices are repeated structural patterns comprised of interconnected elements. These 3D-printed micro-architectures unlock entirely new designs that have been considered before unmakeable.
This allows using only one material with a whole range of different mechanical properties by finetuning the combination of lattice characteristics leading to higher comfort, better rebound, aeration, and reduced weight.
Application Benefits
- Design Freedom
- Weight Reduction
- Passive Ventilation
- Shock Absorption
- Energy Recovery
Leverage the Endless Potential of Lattices
Choosing from millions of lattice options can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be with Forward AM. Our Ultrasim® 3D Lattice Library simplifies this complexity, providing you with expertly characterized lattice structures.
With our Ultrasim® 3D Lattice Design Service, we guide you every step of the way, helping you avoid what we call the “Lattice Road to Hell,” where wrong lattice choices can lead to suboptimal designs, wasted time, resources.
Accelerate Your Success
- Streamline the entire development process from concept to scale
- Cover all stages: design, simulation, printing, and testing
- Save valuable time and resources
Global Expertise at Your Fingertips
- Leverage an extensive global network of 3D printing partners
- Access the support needed to bring your ideas to life
- Benefit from resources and expertise, no matter your location
Discover our Ultrasim® 3D Lattice Design Service
Find the Design Offering Tailored to your Needs
- Engineering services of AM material experts
- Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experts
- Software Solutions and Printing Services
- Workshops and Ongoing Support
Starter | Premium | Enterprise | |
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What you get: | Lattice Design Service Get started with your customized lattice design quickly and effortlessly. | Foam Replacement Mimic your foam using a 3D printed lattice based on our in-house developed FEA and lattice library. | Full Engineering We support you in each step of the product design development for your ideal lattice design. |
STL-file of digital lattice part | |||
Digital stress strain curves of all lattices | |||
Customized 3D printed lattice sample | - | ||
Digital stress-strain curves of tested foam | - | ||
Full engineering support | - | - | |
Add-ons: | |||
Ultrasim® 3D Lattice Test Pad (99 €/each) | |||
Partial skin, multi-zone lattices (250 €/each) | |||
3D print your part (price tbd) | |||
What 3D printing materials: | |||
Ultrasint® Ultrafuse® |
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Leadtime | 2 weeks | 2 - 6 weeks | On Request |
Price | Starting at 490€ | Starting at 2.500€ | On Request |
*Disclaimer: Limited to part size of less than 300x250x250mm; larger parts need to be segmented, which requires a segmentation concept (premium solution)
Next Steps
Get in touch
Do you have questions about our lattice offerings or other services? Get in touch!
Real-Life Applications
Use Cases:
Motorbike Saddle
Whether it’s a bicycle or motorbike, the saddle is the paramount comfort factor of every two-wheeler. Bikers know that a comfortable saddle is vital…
Protective Helmets
In baseball, hockey, football and all other sports, head trauma through collision is an omnipresent risk for all athletes. And it doesn’t stop with…
Blazing the Comfort Trail
Enhanced backpack carrying experience through 3D printed lattice comfort elements at reduced assembly time and cost.
The Extra Mile: Mass-Customized Bike Saddles through Additive Manufacturing
For many cyclists, their bike is much more than a means of getting from A to B – it’s part of their personality and an essential accessory to their…
Unlocking Limitless Creativity for the Furniture Industry
Since thousands of years, humans have used chairs to increase comfort. The clunky wooden structures our hardy ancestors had to endure progressively…
Protective Pads
When doing sports, rather than worry about the risk of injury we want to focus on our performance and the enjoyment it gives us. With rising consumer…
Protective Lattice Layer for Cobots
In today’s modern factories around the globe, many production steps are automated and carried out by robots. Humans sharing a workspace and…
Webinars:
Full potential for 3D Printing Materials enabled by Ultrasim® 3D Services
The next generation of Football Helmets. Learn more about how BASF 3D printing materials + services result in safer Football Helmets.
Lattice designs in AM - a game changer for a wide range of applications
Unleashing the power of lattice design – More recently, developments in Additive Manufacturing materials, and especially software have provided a breakthrough for lattice-based designs. Today already numerous 3D printed applications are taking advantage of lattice designs. Find out how ForwardAM virtual engineering service supports the use of lattices.
Protective Gear - Whats up in 3D Printing
What are the benefits of using AM to produce protective gear? Watch the webinar and learn more about the usage of lattice structures for impact and shock absorption.
How Lattices drive applications in AM Insights into various use cases
Watch the recording of our expert session at Formnext and learn how lattices revolutionize the production of customized components that require cushioning or shock absorption.
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The browser-based design solution, HyDesign, powered by Hyperganic, lets you harnesses the full power of algorithmic engineering. With validated lattices by Forward AM directly embedded into the software, you can leverage the full potential of superior lattice structures in a matter of minutes.
Ultrasim® 3D Lattice Library
There are millions of different lattice options to choose from. This can easily become overwhelming. Find out how the Ultrasim® 3D Lattice Library help you to find the right lattices for your application
Ultrasim® 3D Simulation (FEA)
Ultrasim® 3D Simulation (FEA) helps speed up the engineering process, shortens the testing phase, and increases confidence in part performance using a digital twin of your part.