How to 3D-print Complex Networks and Graphs

Year: 2013 Authors: Raymond Aschheim

Core claim

Intersecting graph structures can be 3D-printed efficiently by voxelizing edges, slicing them into images, and triangulating the stack with marching cubes.

Topics

3D printing workflow, complex graphs, voxelization, marching cubes, procedural sculpture

Domains

graph theory, computational geometry, geometric modeling, force-directed layout, mathematical art, sculpture, digital fabrication, design prototyping

Methods

SparseArray voxelization, slice export, marching cubes triangulation, Laplacian smoothing, face decimation

Media

STL files, OBJ files, PNG image stacks, voxels

Source status

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