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
Concept Interplanetary Lander
Research collaboration with NASA JPL leveraging generative design for space design
Generative Quadcopter
Quadcopter chassis designed using generative design research prototype software
Hackrod
Applied generative design research prototypes to the generation of a manufacturable car chassis
Other Work
Modular Chair
Leveraging Fusion 360 to automate the design customization of a chair
GE Turbine Sensor
Rapid prototype of a new turbine sensor casing
Olsryd 9 Cylinder Engine
Complete assembly of an airplane engine composed of more 1600 parts
Previous Projects
3D Modeling Club
Founder of the additive club at UC Berkeley
3D Printing Designathon
Organized the first additive hackathon at UC Berkeley
Project Azimuth
LabVIEW architecture of a robotic swarm to map environments
Amplify
Winner of the GrabCAD rapid prototype and product development competition
Canoe Rod Holder
Product design competition
Fly High
Design and manufacturing project