Plexus Verbindingssysteem door Subinay Malhotra

Het ontwerp Plexus Verbindingssysteem door Subinay Malhotra is een hoog aangeschreven winnaar van de zeer prestigieuze 2025 A' Design Award in IJzer in de competitiecategorie Generatief, Algoritmisch, Parametrisch en AI-ondersteund Ontwerp.

IJzerGeneratief· 2025

Plexus Verbindingssysteem

door Subinay Malhotra

Opdrachtgever: Subinay Malhotra Designworks

Winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer in de categorie Generatief

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Het Ontwerp

Over Plexus Verbindingssysteem

Plexus is een modulair verbindingssysteem dat is ontwikkeld met generatief ontwerp en aanpasbare connectoren. Het systeem verbindt onderdelen zonder traditionele bevestigingsmiddelen, waardoor vloeiende overgangen tussen oppervlakken en structuren mogelijk zijn. Componenten worden geproduceerd door middel van verloren-wasgieten op basis van wasmodellen die met 3D-printen zijn vervaardigd. Een algoritmisch mesh versterkt de belastingspunten en vermindert de hoeveelheid gebruikt metaal. Anodiseren met lage impact en niet-toxische plating verbeteren de duurzaamheid en oppervlaktekwaliteit. Plexus ondersteunt montage en herconfiguratie voor uiteenlopende toepassingen.

De Erkenning

Over de A' Design Award in IJzer

Plexus Verbindingssysteem is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Plexus Verbindingssysteem wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Plexus Verbindingssysteem wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

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Credits, teamleden en technische details verstrekt door de ontwerper.

Unieke Eigenschappen: 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
Afmetingen & Verpakking: 218mm x 175mm x 162mm
Tags: generative design, modular joinery, parametric modeling, lost-wax casting, eco-friendly plating, sustainable manufacturing, computational fabrication, adaptive structures, material efficiency, algorithmic mesh
Productietechnologie: 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.
Ontwerpuitdaging: 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.
Onderzoek: 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.
Inspiratie: 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.
Projectduur: The project started in August 2024 and was produced by February 2025. Plexus Joinery has been published globally, receiving recognition across various platforms.
Werkproces: 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.
Teamleden: Subinay Malhotra
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