Application of computer design systems (CAD) in the development of innovative printing equipment: synthesis of functionality and design

The article presents a comprehensive study and development of scientific and practical approaches to the integration of computer-aided design (CAD) systems into the processes of creating innovative types and series of printing equipment, considering the synthesis of functionality and aesthetic design, which contributes to the improvement of the constructive and aesthetic parameters of printing systems. It was found that modern concepts of industrial design, which underlie the design of printing equipment, provide for a detailed analysis of human-machine interaction aimed at optimising the form, functionality and visual design of devices. The role of CAD as a key tool that not only improves the technological characteristics of printing systems, but also significantly reduces development time due to the capabilities of digital modelling and optimisation of structures, is studied. The advantages of using digital technologies that replace traditional drawing and modelling methods, simplifying the creation of technical documentation and making changes to constructive parameters, are assessed. It is substantiated that the automated generation of three-dimensional visualisations in CAD provides the design of the structure of printing systems considering materials, mechanical properties and ergonomic characteristics, allowing to simulate real operating conditions and conduct preliminary tests without the need to create physical prototypes. Approaches to the integration of CAD into specialised areas, such as computer-aided industrial design (CAID), conceptual design (CACD) and process design (CAPP), have been developed, which contribute to the optimisation of modelling and the identification of design flaws at an early stage. Ways to modernise existing CAD systems have been proposed to increase their flexibility in the development of innovative designs, taking into account the needs of the printing industry. It has been found that, despite a significant reduction in time and financial costs due to CAD, technological barriers remain associated with the lack of adaptability of software to the creation of complex mechanical systems, which requires further research.