New 3D printing algorithm creates Christmas trees with zero material waste

If you haven't yet bought a Christmas tree yet, you may have left it a bit late. But don't despair: there's still time to print one. And a new 3D printer algorithm that claims to provide super-efficient 3D printing of Christmas trees with zero material waste may be just the ticket. Using a system of printing entitled "Approximate Pyramidal Shape Decomposition," the algorithm also promises a way to produce accurate molds for casting chocolate Santas and reindeer too. .. Continue Reading New 3D printing algorithm creates Christmas trees with zero material waste



Section: Science



Tags: 3D Printing, Christmas, Simon Fraser University, Zhejiang University



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