Dassault Systèmes and renowned French designer Patrick Jouin have unveiled “Ta.Tamu,” a revolutionary 3D-printed chair developed on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This chair exemplifies the fusion of AI-powered virtual twins, sustainable design, and generative technology, signaling a bold shift toward a frugal, environmentally conscious design economy.
🌿 The Birth of Ta.Tamu: Where Nature Meets Engineering
“Ta.Tamu” isn’t just a piece of furniture—it’s a proof of concept for how AI, biomimicry, and topological optimization can reshape how we design and manufacture products. The chair was co-created through a four-year collaboration that merged Jouin’s design intuition with the engineering muscle of Dassault Systèmes’ virtual platform.
Inspired by the efficiency of natural forms like bones and joints, the chair’s structure mimics organic density and articulation. Weighing just 3.9 kg (8.6 pounds), it can support 100 kg (220 pounds) and is 3D printed in a flat, folded state—requiring no post-assembly.
🧠 Virtual Twins and Collaborative Design
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform enabled real-time ideation, modeling, simulation, and lifecycle assessment from the earliest stages of the design process. Using AI-powered virtual twins, the team iterated and refined the chair’s geometry, pressure zones, and unfolding mechanics.
“Nature uses only the energy and materials it needs. We applied this same philosophy,” said Patrick Jouin. “With Dassault Systèmes’ platform, we now design more efficiently, create less waste, and move closer to nature’s own intelligence.”
♻️ A 75% Reduction in Material Use
Thanks to topology optimization and simulation tools, the team achieved a 75% reduction in material usage compared to a solid model—without sacrificing strength or function. The result is a chair that embodies the ethics of sustainable innovation while maintaining visual and structural elegance.
“Ta.Tamu represents a call to action,” said Anne Asensio, VP of Design Experience at Dassault Systèmes. “We must design responsibly for a generative economy—this is how we improve life through science and creativity.”
👤 About Patrick Jouin
An industrial design pioneer, Patrick Jouin has long embraced 3D printing, starting with his 2004 “Solid” collection—the first digitally fabricated furniture line without molds or assembly. His continued exploration of form, function, and digital tools led to this groundbreaking collaboration.
