# Optimizing micro-tiles in micro-structures as a design paradigm

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a novel design paradigm for micro-structures, enabling the synthesis of complex geometries optimized for specific properties like heat exchange and weight reduction through adjustable micro-tiles.

## Contribution

It presents a new approach to micro-structure design by optimizing individual tiles' geometry, topology, and material properties for targeted performance improvements.

## Key findings

- Demonstrated optimization of heat exchangers with micro-structured geometries
- Achieved minimal weight designs under stress constraints
- Validated the versatility of the paradigm across various applications

## Abstract

In recent years, new methods have been developed to synthesize complex porous and micro-structured geometry in a variety of ways. In this work, we take these approaches one step further and present these methods as an efficacious design paradigm. Specifically, complex micro-structure geometry can be synthesized while optimizing certain properties such as maximal heat exchange in heat exchangers, or minimal weight under stress specifications. By being able to adjust the geometry, the topology and/or the material properties of individual tiles in the micro-structure, possibly in a gradual way, a porous object can be synthesized that is optimal with respect to the design specifications. As part of this work, we exemplify this paradigm on a variety of diverse applications.