Plexus Savienojumu sistēma — Subinay Malhotra

Darbs Plexus Savienojumu sistēma, kura autors ir Subinay Malhotra, ir augsti novērtēts un ļoti prestižās 2025 Dzelzs balva A' Design Award ieguvējs kategorijā Ģeneratīvais, algoritmiskais, parametriskais un MI atbalstītais dizains.

DzelzsĢeneratīvais· 2025

Plexus Savienojumu sistēma

Autors: Subinay Malhotra

Klients: Subinay Malhotra Designworks

Dzelzs balva A' Design Award ieguvējs kategorijā Ģeneratīvais

63,818

Verificēts balvas ieguvējs

Verificēt balvas statusu dizainam #171156

Skatīt A' Design Award Preses relīze Balvas žetons

Krāsas

Dizains

Par Plexus Savienojumu sistēma

Plexus ir modulāra savienojumu sistēma, kas radīta, izmantojot ģeneratīvo dizainu un pielāgojamus savienotājelementus. Sistēma savieno daļas bez tradicionāliem stiprinājumiem, nodrošinot gludas pārejas starp virsmām un konstrukcijām. Komponentes tiek izgatavotas, izmantojot precīzijas liešanu ar zaudēto vasku no vaska modeļiem, kas veidoti ar 3D druku. Algoritmisks režģis nostiprina spriegumam pakļautās vietas un samazina izmantotā metāla daudzumu. Zemas ietekmes anodēšana un netoksisks pārklājums uzlabo izturību un virsmas kvalitāti. Plexus atbalsta montāžu un pārkonfigurāciju daudzveidīgos pielietojumos.

Atzinība

Par Dzelzs balva A' Design Award

Plexus Savienojumu sistēma ir Dzelzs balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir labiem dizainiem, kas atbilst profesionālajām un rūpnieciskajām prasībām, kādas sagaidāmas no labi izstrādātiem darbiem. Dzelzs ieguvēji parāda to radītāju lielo prasmi, augsto specializāciju, ekspertu izpratni un radošo spēju. Sagaidāms, ka Plexus Savienojumu sistēma būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts darbs, praktisks un inovatīvs. Šis ar Dzelzs balvu apbalvotais dizains integrē nozares labāko praksi un tam ir kompetentas tehniskās īpašības, kas saistītas ar zinātību un talantu. Plexus Savienojumu sistēma tiek cienīts par rūpību un ir izstrādāts, lai uzlabotu dzīves kvalitāti un palīdzētu padarīt pasauli labāku.

Aiz dizaina

Preses materiāli

Dizainera sniegtie autori, komandas dalībnieki un tehniskie dati.

Unikālās īpašības: Plexus redefines modular joinery by integrating generative design with adaptable connection systems, allowing seamless transformation into various applications. Its innovative joining method enables fluid transitions between surfaces and structures, eliminating conventional fasteners while enhancing strength, flexibility, and scalability. Combining advanced metal treatments with precision-engineered connections, Plexus challenges traditional assembly processes by giving reconfigurable solutions
Izmēri un iepakojums: 218mm x 175mm x 162mm
Birkas: generative design, modular joinery, parametric modeling, lost-wax casting, eco-friendly plating, sustainable manufacturing, computational fabrication, adaptive structures, material efficiency, algorithmic mesh
Ražošanas tehnoloģija: Plexus utilizes 3D-printed wax patterns combined with lost-wax casting to achieve intricate, high-precision modular joinery. The generative design is first developed through parametric modeling, then translated into wax prototypes via SLA 3D printing. These wax models undergo investment casting, producing durable metal components with seamless, organic forms. The system integrates custom anodization, electroplating, and multi-material hybridization, enhancing surface properties, durability, and aesthetic adaptability, redefining traditional joinery through advanced computational fabrication techniques.
Dizaina izaicinājums: The biggest challenge in Plexus was balancing structural integrity with material reduction while maintaining seamless adaptability. Algorithmic joinery required extensive computational testing to optimize mesh density for load-bearing efficiency without overusing metal. Overcoming manufacturing constraints in lost-wax casting and eco-plating demanded collaboration with fabricators to refine tolerances. Bridging generative design with real-world production was key to making Plexus both scalable and sustainable.
Pētījums: Plexus is based on experimental design research exploring algorithmic joinery and modular assembly, with a focus on reducing unnecessary metal use through optimized material distribution and eco-friendly plating techniques. The objective was to create a seamless, reconfigurable connection system that enhances efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability. Using parametric modeling and computational simulations, the study analyzed load distribution and material behavior to eliminate excess material in non-critical areas. Data was gathered through digital stress tests and 3D-printed prototypes, refined via lost-wax casting and advanced metal treatments. Participants included engineers, designers, and fabricators, who provided insights into usability, strength, and scalability. The research demonstrated that generative mesh structures strategically reduce metal usage while maintaining structural integrity. Additionally, eco-friendly plating techniques, such as low-impact anodization and non-toxic electroplating, were integrated to enhance durability and environmental sustainability. This innovation enables sustainable manufacturing, minimizing waste while enhancing performance and flexibility. The impact extends to product design, architecture, and adaptive manufacturing, offering an efficient, high-performance alternative to traditional joinery.
Iedvesma: Inspired by nature’s seamless connections and biological structures, Plexus reimagines traditional joinery through generative design and modular adaptability. The project stems from parametric design, biomimicry, and material efficiency research, seeking to eliminate rigid fasteners in favor of fluid, scalable connections. By integrating algorithmic modeling with precision engineering, Plexus introduces a versatile, reconfigurable system that adapts across multiple applications.
Projekta ilgums: The project started in August 2024 and was produced by February 2025. Plexus Joinery has been published globally, receiving recognition across various platforms.
Darbības plūsma: Plexus utilizes an algorithmically generated mesh structure within its modular joinery system, ensuring optimal strength and weight distribution. The mesh is parametrically designed to reinforce stress points, allowing the structure to withstand significant loads while maintaining a lightweight, organic form. This adaptive approach enables seamless assembly, transformation, and reconfiguration without traditional fasteners, enhancing structural integrity, user interaction, and aesthetic fluidity in a scalable design solution.
Komandas dalībnieki: Subinay Malhotra
Attēlu autori: Image #1: Plexus Joinery
Image #2: In Context
Image #3: In context
Image #4: In context
Image #3: Function