latticepad

LatticePad is a software platform for creating and editing lattice-based structures used in engineering, architecture, and additive manufacturing. It combines a parametric editor, a library of lattice topologies, and analysis and export tools, enabling users to prototype lightweight, high-strength components.

The core toolset includes an interactive 3D lattice editor with real-time control over size, orientation, and strut thickness. Available topologies include cubic, octet-truss, tetrahedral, gyroid, and body-centered cubic. It provides basic material-property estimation and simple load simulations to compare stiffness and weight. Exports cover STL, OBJ, and STEP, and a Python API supports automation.

LatticePad originated as a research prototype in the mid-2010s and later evolved into a multifunction platform with core and add-on modules. It finds use in education, product design, architecture, and lightweight structural components for various industries.

The tool emphasizes interoperability with existing design software and 3D printers, and supports collaboration through project files and versioning. Related topics include lattice theory, metamaterials, and topology optimization.