Daniele Grandi
Daniele is a Sr. Research Engineer at Autodesk Research, working on further the machine understanding of mechanical design problems. He has worked on generative design research prototypes, and previously worked as an engineering consultant for a metal AM startup, focusing on design, simulation, and optimization of assemblies for AM.
I graduated from UC Berkeley with a Mechanical Engineering degree. I started working with 3D printers at Berkeley, where I founded the 3D Modeling Club. While additive manufacturing had been my main field of focus, I also enjoyed traditional manufacturing methods, applied to mechatronics projects. I enjoy getting my hands on all parts of a project, whether it involves design, coding, circuits, or fabrication.
The first 3D printing startup that I joined was eucl3D, a Berkeley startup working with game developers to provide custom high quality 3D printed collectibles.
Through Project BAM, the second 3D printing startup I worked at, I learned more about metal additive manufacturing, and became interested in design optimization.
Other projects at Autodesk, GE, and Bay Area IP, are sampled below.
Recent Projects
Generative Quadcopter
Quadcopter chassis designed using generative design research prototype software