Plexus Sistem Sambungan oleh Subinay Malhotra

Reka bentuk Plexus Sistem Sambungan oleh Subinay Malhotra ialah pemenang yang sangat dihormati bagi 2025 A' Design Award Besi yang amat berprestij dalam Kategori Pertandingan Reka Bentuk Generatif, Algoritmik, Parametrik dan Berbantu AI.

BesiGeneratif· 2025

Plexus Sistem Sambungan

oleh Subinay Malhotra

Klien: Subinay Malhotra Designworks

Pemenang A' Design Award Besi dalam Kategori Generatif

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Mengenai Plexus Sistem Sambungan

Plexus ialah sistem sambungan modular yang dicipta menggunakan reka bentuk generatif dan penyambung boleh suai. Sistem ini menyambungkan bahagian-bahagian tanpa menggunakan pengikat tradisional, membolehkan peralihan yang licin antara permukaan dan struktur. Komponen dihasilkan melalui proses tuangan lilin hilang (lost-wax casting) daripada acuan lilin yang dibuat menggunakan percetakan 3D. Jaringan algoritma mengukuhkan titik tekanan dan mengurangkan jumlah logam yang digunakan. Proses anodizing berkesan rendah dan penyaduran tidak toksik meningkatkan ketahanan dan kualiti permukaan. Plexus menyokong pemasangan dan penyusunan semula bagi pelbagai aplikasi.

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Mengenai A' Design Award Besi

Plexus Sistem Sambungan ialah pemenang A' Design Award Besi, pengiktirafan yang berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk yang baik yang memenuhi keperluan profesional dan industri yang dijangka daripada ciptaan yang direka dengan baik. Pemenang Besi menunjukkan kemahiran yang besar, kepakaran yang tinggi, kefahaman pakar dan keupayaan kreatif penciptanya. Plexus Sistem Sambungan diharapkan menjadi ciptaan yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi yang praktikal dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Besi ini menyepadukan amalan terbaik industri dan mempunyai ciri teknikal yang kompeten yang dikaitkan dengan kepakaran dan bakat. Plexus Sistem Sambungan dihormati kerana ketelitiannya dan direka untuk memberikan peningkatan kualiti hidup yang membantu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik.

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Ciri-Ciri Unik: 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
Dimensi & Pembungkusan: 218mm x 175mm x 162mm
Tag: generative design, modular joinery, parametric modeling, lost-wax casting, eco-friendly plating, sustainable manufacturing, computational fabrication, adaptive structures, material efficiency, algorithmic mesh
Teknologi Pengeluaran: 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.
Cabaran Reka Bentuk: 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.
Penyelidikan: 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.
Inspirasi: 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.
Tempoh Projek: The project started in August 2024 and was produced by February 2025. Plexus Joinery has been published globally, receiving recognition across various platforms.
Aliran Operasi: 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.
Ahli Pasukan: Subinay Malhotra
Kredit Imej: Image #1: Plexus Joinery
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