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Generative Design in the Development of the New BAC Mono | Neill Briggs

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Generative Design in the Development of the New BAC Mono

Briggs Automotive Company evolved the performance and the aesthetics of their street-legal racer



 

From the founding of Briggs Automotive Company (BAC), brothers Neill and Ian Briggs set out to design a car that was all about the driver. Pulling design and engineering inspiration from the most advanced vehicles in racing, they created the BAC Mono, a car without compromise in either performance or aesthetics (though it can’t hold many groceries). The latest model meets all the regulations for a trip around town or a cruise on the highway, but it can go from zero to 60 in under three seconds, and zero to 100 in six seconds. The team used generative design for the first time to create a wheel that is 2.5 kg lighter, while being just as strong. To create it, they set load and geometry constraints and functional requirements, then let the computer generate thousands of options that met the technical specifications. In the end, the new design cuts the car’s weight and transforms the overall driving experience by reducing gyroscopic effects when steering. Just as importantly, its thin, athletic look pushes the overall aesthetics of the car forward, a process Briggs expects to continue as they use generative design for an increasing number of parts in the future.

About the speaker

Neill Briggs is the co-founder and engineering director of Briggs Automotive Company. Previously, he has worked at Adaptive Space, Bentley Motors, and Ford Motor Company.

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