Jacquelyn_Quirk solidThinking Inspire 2016 optimized bracket

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I used the latest tools from the Altair HyperWorks CAE suite to develop two designs for the Alcon bearing bracket challenge. This includes concept design or generative design in solidThinking Inspire which considered all 3 load cases, FEA reanalysis, and design interpretation using polynurbs functionality in the yet-to-be-released Inspire 2016. As a technology demonstrator, I also optimized the design using HyperWorks 13.0 and OptiStruct's 2-phase lattice optimization capability, but I have only included a photo. Following the competition, I intend to use this model as a tutorial to help students and industry learn how to design for 3d printing on the Altair University academic website. More model files and information about my methodology are available by request. My inspiration for this bracket was this case study by Altair UK where a titanium aerospace bracket was designed for 3d printing in collaboration with EADS: https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjqyOu1_sfKAhWLaxQKHXhfBA8QFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.altair.com%2FResLibDownload.aspx%3Ffile_id%3D1188&usg=AFQjCNG7OB5kIWZj33EU4Z12FpZHFuGAwA&cad=rja