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A deep reinforcement learning approach for the multi-objective, segment-based generative design of sheet metal components

Wittig Adão, Christoph 1; Muralitharan, Saruka; Li, Jiahang 1; Döllken, Markus ORCID iD icon 1; Matthiesen, Sven 1
1 Institut für Produktentwicklung (IPEK), Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

Abstract (englisch):

Current approaches for the generative design of sheet metal parts only take singular optimization
goals into account. This paper presents a concept for a deep reinforcement learning approach to train an agent to
generate sheet metal parts by combining segments from a predefined library. Through a weighted reward function,
agents can be trained for different or combined optimization goals, such as weight, cost, or sustainability. The
resulting agents enable the creation of a pareto front of optimal solutions, supporting efficient exploration of the
design space for diverse design objectives.


Originalveröffentlichung
DOI: 10.1017/pds.2026.10617
Zugehörige Institution(en) am KIT Institut für Produktentwicklung (IPEK)
Publikationstyp Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Publikationsmonat/-jahr 08.2026
Sprache Englisch
Identifikator ISSN: 2732-527X
KITopen-ID: 1000194988
Erschienen in Proceedings of the Design Society
Verlag Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Band 6
Seiten 2591–2600
Vorab online veröffentlicht am 02.07.2026
Schlagwörter design automation, computational design methods, design space exploration,, artificial intelligence (AI), data-driven design
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