In metal additive manufacturing, weight and strength often stand on opposite ends of a design trade-off. But with lattice structures, engineers can achieve the best of both worlds. By replacing solid volumes with precisely engineered internal mesh frameworks, lattice structures dramatically reduce part weight without sacrificing load-bearing performance.
This approach not only saves material and lowers costs, but also improves heat dissipation and minimizes thermal distortion during the print process. Because of their efficiency, lattice structures are becoming a go-to solution in aerospace brackets, medical implants, motorsport components, and even energy applications.
Designing effective lattice geometries requires expertise in both CAD and simulation tools, ensuring the patterns meet performance goals without over-complicating the print. Parameters like strut thickness, cell type, and orientation are all tuned based on stress distribution, airflow, or specific use cases.
At Scojet, we harness advanced design and simulation software to build lattice structures that aren’t just lightweight, they’re structurally optimized, manufacturable, and production-ready.