Nature Architects and Ryobi Limited Jointly Develop Prototypes to Expand Aluminum Die-Cast Potential
Nature Architects and Ryobi have collaborated to develop aluminum die-cast prototypes that gain new functions through geometry-based design. The prototypes will be showcased at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA.
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Nature Architects, a company specializing in vehicle development using generative shape generation, high-speed simulation, and AI optimization, has partnered with Ryobi Limited to develop aluminum die-cast prototypes that achieve new functions through shape design. These prototypes will be presented at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA.
Background of the Collaboration
Ryobi supplies diverse aluminum die-cast products to major global automakers. These products are known for being lightweight, high-strength, and highly dimensionally accurate.
Nature Architects utilizes an approach based on Generative Engineering to add functions through shape, without altering material properties. Through this collaboration with Ryobi, the companies aim to propose design possibilities that transcend traditional aluminum die-casting.
About the Exhibition Samples
1. Flex Die-cast: Incorporates vibration absorption and deformation functions through geometry, proposing solutions for multi-material joining and part consolidation.
2. Bounce Die-cast: Adds a spring function to die-castings through shape, presenting possibilities for precision parts vibration control.
In this collaboration, Nature Architects is responsible for shape design and analysis, while Ryobi is providing material property data and manufacturing the exhibition pieces.
Event Details
Event Name: Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA
Dates: May 27–29, 2026
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama
Background of the Collaboration
Ryobi supplies diverse aluminum die-cast products to major global automakers. These products are known for being lightweight, high-strength, and highly dimensionally accurate.
Nature Architects utilizes an approach based on Generative Engineering to add functions through shape, without altering material properties. Through this collaboration with Ryobi, the companies aim to propose design possibilities that transcend traditional aluminum die-casting.
About the Exhibition Samples
1. Flex Die-cast: Incorporates vibration absorption and deformation functions through geometry, proposing solutions for multi-material joining and part consolidation.
2. Bounce Die-cast: Adds a spring function to die-castings through shape, presenting possibilities for precision parts vibration control.
In this collaboration, Nature Architects is responsible for shape design and analysis, while Ryobi is providing material property data and manufacturing the exhibition pieces.
Event Details
Event Name: Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA
Dates: May 27–29, 2026
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama
FAQ
Nature Architectsとリョービの共同開発の目的は？
形状設計によって従来のアルミダイカストの枠を超え、吸振や変形などの新たな機能を付与する新しい価値の提供を目指しています。
どのような試作サンプルが展示されますか？
「しなるダイカスト（吸振・変形機能）」と「はずむダイカスト（バネ機能）」の2種類が展示されます。
今回の協業での両社の役割分担は？
Nature Architectsが形状設計と解析を担当し、リョービが物性データの提供および展示物の製作を担っています。
この技術はどのような課題解決に繋がりますか？
異材接合の課題解決や部品集約、ホイールでの衝撃吸収、精密部品の防振などへの活用が期待されています。
展示はどこで行われますか？
2026年5月27日から29日まで開催される「人とくるまのテクノロジー展 2026 YOKOHAMA」のリョービ株式会社ブース（No.490）にて展示されます。