Recorded food4Rhino webinar: From Parametric Model to Shop Floor with SheepMetal

In case you missed yesterday's food4Rhino webinar, From Parametric Model to Shop Floor with SheepMetal, here is the recorded session.

And Felix Brunold has been kind enough to share this demo file.

Download SheepMetal from food4Rhino for free!

food4Rhino webinar: From Parametric Model to Shop Floor with SheepMetal (April 22, 2026, at 4 PM CEST)

food4Rhino webinar

From Parametric Model to Shop Floor with SheepMetal

April 22, 2026, at 4 PM CEST

In this webinar, we'll explore SheepMetal, a Grasshopper plugin that brings sheet metal logic directly into parametric workflows. We'll cover how to work with existing sheet metal parts, unfold them with precise bending compensation strategies, and create new parts entirely within Grasshopper using automated workflows—from flat pattern to fabrication-ready output. Whether you're setting up a parametric-to-production pipeline or looking for more control over how your designs translate to the shop floor, this session gives you a practical starting point. 

Bio: Felix Brunold is an industrial designer and co-founder of VektorNode, working across architecture and metal fabrication. He focuses on parametric workflows for fabrication—making sure design models produce reliable cutting, bending, and assembly data without manual translation in between. He works closely with manufacturers to ensure that what is designed can actually be built.

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ShapeDiver now supports SheepMetal Plugin!

ShapeDiver announced support for the SheepMetal plugin, a powerful Grasshopper tool for designing and preparing sheet metal parts with precision and efficiency. 

Developed by Zürich-based designer and VektorNode co-founder Felix Brunold, SheepMetal streamlines the process of converting complex BREPs into valid sheet geometry, detecting features like reliefs and hems, and unrolling parts with precise control over bend parameters such as K-factor. Built for metal fabricators, engineers, industrial designers, and façade manufacturers, the plugin offers tools for classification, production, validation, and visualization, making everyday sheet metal tasks faster, more consistent, and easier to automate. 

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