SketchChair software is a computer program that lets the user sketch a chair, then generates the component parts needed to build it. The parts are output as files ready to be used on a CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) router or laser cutter.
Greg Saul of New Zealand and JST ERATOR Design UI Group of Tokyo collaborated on the SketchChair software project. For those interested in giving the program a try, the SketchChair software is in beta release and available for download.
Quick Fab Chairs
SketchChair Software Generates Construction Parts from Sketches
Trend Themes
1. Digital Manufacturing - SketchChair software demonstrates an opportunity for digital manufacturing using CNC routers and laser cutters.
2. Customized Furniture - SketchChair software is a trend that enables the creation of customized furniture based on individual designs.
3. Design Automation - SketchChair software highlights a trend in design automation to streamline the manufacturing process.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - SketchChair software has disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture manufacturing industry by potentially reducing lead times and increasing customization.
2. Product Design - SketchChair software can have a major impact on product design by enabling designers to create custom furniture designs easily and efficiently.
3. Manufacturing Technology - SketchChair software showcases a trend in innovative manufacturing technology, potentially replacing traditional machining operations with CNC routers and laser cutters.