The Role of 3D Printing Technology in Furniture Design and Manufacturing

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v51i5.407

Keywords:

3D printing, furniture design, furniture manufacturing

Abstract

Objectives: The research aims to study the role of 3D printing technology in furniture design and manufacturing, due to its significant contributions in achieving products that match the required design for production (printing). The research also investigates methods of deposition-based shaping, materials used in 3D printers, and the processes of designing and printing models in furniture design.

Methods: The research adopts the descriptive-analytical methodology. A questionnaire and interviews were designed for interior designers, academics in the field of interior design, and specialized interior design companies. Utilizing qualitative methods, the employment of 3D printing technology in furniture design was studied.

Results: The research indicates that 3D printing technology contributes highly to obtaining a product that conforms to the design to be manufactured, and the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) method is one of the most important methods of 3D printing technology used in the process of producing designs with innovative ideas in the field of Interior design and furniture. The materials used in 3D printers are safe and fire-resistant, and it helps in making designs easy and making the necessary adjustments before starting the final manufacturing processes by producing preliminary samples for the design. The results also indicated the significant impact of 3D printing in saving time, effort, cost, and raw materials used when designing and manufacturing furniture.

Conclusions: 3D printing technology provides designers limitless opportunities for creativity in furniture design and aids in quantitatively producing furniture, in addition to its application in creating initial samples for manufacturing processes.

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Published

2024-08-27

How to Cite

Alhajaj , M. S. A. A. ., Mohamed Ahmed Hassan, O. . ., & El Khattat , “Mohamad A. A. A. . (2024). The Role of 3D Printing Technology in Furniture Design and Manufacturing. Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 51(5), 399–415. https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v51i5.407

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Section

Arts and Design
Received 2022-01-16
Accepted 2023-11-22
Published 2024-08-27