Lightweighting large optomechanical structures in astronomy instrumentation utilising generative design and additive manufacturing
James T. Wells,
Marcell Westsik,
Younes Chahid
et al.
Abstract:Ground-based astronomical instruments have mass limits to ensure they can operate safely and accurately. Reducing the mass of optomechanical structures relieves mass budget for other components, improving the instrument's performance. Many industries have adopted generative design (GD) and additive manufacturing (AM; 3D printing) to produce lightweight components. This is yet to be implemented in ground-based astronomical instrumentation; this paper aims to provide insight into the advantages and limitations o… Show more
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