Deployable Membranes-PETG-Fabric composite

Project Overview

This project presents a digital design-to-fabrication workflow for flat-packed, deployable membrane systems using pretensioned nylon and PETG reinforcement. Integrating physics-based simulation with robotic FGF (Fused Granulate Fabrication), it explores stress distribution, bonding control, and out-of-plane deformation in fabric-PETG composites. Drawing inspiration from soft robotics and experimental fashion, the research scales these techniques for lightweight architectural applications. The result is a morphable, material-efficient system capable of rapid deployment and adaptive form-finding.