2021
Patent
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Method for computationally designing re-usable flexible molds for the reproduction of an object
Alderighi T., Cignoni P., Malomo L., Giorgi D., Bickel B., Pietroni N.
METHOD FOR COMPUTATIONALLY DESIGNING RE-USABLE FLEXIBLE MOLDS FOR THE REPRODUCTION OF AN OBJECT
Alderighi T., Cignoni P., Malomo L., Giorgi D., Bickel B., Pietroni N.
METHOD FOR COMPUTATIONALLY DESIGNING RE-USABLE FLEXIBLE MOLDS FOR THE REPRODUCTION OF AN OBJECT
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2021
Journal article
Open Access
Volume decomposition for two-piece rigid casting
Alderighi T, Malomo L, Bickel B, Cignoni P, Pietroni N
We introduce a novel technique to automatically decompose an input object's volume into a set of parts that can be represented by two opposite height fields. Such decomposition enables the manufacturing of individual parts using two-piece reusable rigid molds. Our decomposition strategy relies on a new energy formulation that utilizes a pre-computed signal on the mesh volume representing the accessibility for a predefined set of extraction directions. Thanks to this novel formulation, our method allows for efficient optimization of a fabrication-aware partitioning of volumes in a completely automatic way. We demonstrate the efficacy of our approach by generating valid volume partitionings for a wide range of complex objects and physically reproducing several of them.Source: ACM TRANSACTIONS ON GRAPHICS, vol. 40 (issue 6)
DOI: 10.1145/3478513.3480555
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Alderighi T, Malomo L, Bickel B, Cignoni P, Pietroni N
We introduce a novel technique to automatically decompose an input object's volume into a set of parts that can be represented by two opposite height fields. Such decomposition enables the manufacturing of individual parts using two-piece reusable rigid molds. Our decomposition strategy relies on a new energy formulation that utilizes a pre-computed signal on the mesh volume representing the accessibility for a predefined set of extraction directions. Thanks to this novel formulation, our method allows for efficient optimization of a fabrication-aware partitioning of volumes in a completely automatic way. We demonstrate the efficacy of our approach by generating valid volume partitionings for a wide range of complex objects and physically reproducing several of them.Source: ACM TRANSACTIONS ON GRAPHICS, vol. 40 (issue 6)
DOI: 10.1145/3478513.3480555
Project(s): MATERIALIZABLE
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2021
Journal article
Open Access
Computational design, fabrication and evaluation of rubber protein models
Alderighi T., Giorgi D., Malomo L., Cignoni P., Zoppè M.
Tangible 3D molecular models conceptualize complex phenomena in a stimulating and engaging format. This is especially true for learning environments, where additive manufacturing is increasingly used to produce teaching aids for chemical education. However, the 3D models presented previously are limited in the type of molecules they can represent and the amount of information they carry. In addition, they have little role in representing complex biological entities such as proteins. We present the first complete workflow for the fabrication of soft models of complex proteins of any size. We leverage on molding technologies to generate accurate, soft models which incorporate both spatial and functional aspects of large molecules. Our method covers the whole pipeline from molecular surface preparation and editing to actual 3D model fabrication. The models fabricated with our strategy can be used as aids to illustrate biological functional behavior, such as assembly in quaternary structure and docking mechanisms, which are difficult to convey with traditional visualization methods. We applied the proposed framework to fabricate a set of 3D protein models, and we validated the appeal of our approach in a classroom setting.Source: COMPUTERS & GRAPHICS, vol. 98, pp. 177-187
DOI: 10.1016/j.cag.2021.05.010
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Alderighi T., Giorgi D., Malomo L., Cignoni P., Zoppè M.
Tangible 3D molecular models conceptualize complex phenomena in a stimulating and engaging format. This is especially true for learning environments, where additive manufacturing is increasingly used to produce teaching aids for chemical education. However, the 3D models presented previously are limited in the type of molecules they can represent and the amount of information they carry. In addition, they have little role in representing complex biological entities such as proteins. We present the first complete workflow for the fabrication of soft models of complex proteins of any size. We leverage on molding technologies to generate accurate, soft models which incorporate both spatial and functional aspects of large molecules. Our method covers the whole pipeline from molecular surface preparation and editing to actual 3D model fabrication. The models fabricated with our strategy can be used as aids to illustrate biological functional behavior, such as assembly in quaternary structure and docking mechanisms, which are difficult to convey with traditional visualization methods. We applied the proposed framework to fabricate a set of 3D protein models, and we validated the appeal of our approach in a classroom setting.Source: COMPUTERS & GRAPHICS, vol. 98, pp. 177-187
DOI: 10.1016/j.cag.2021.05.010
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2021
Journal article
Open Access
Integrated computational framework for the design and fabrication of bending-active structures made from flat sheet material
Laccone F, Malomo L, Pietroni N, Cignoni P, Schork T
This paper introduces an integrated computational design framework for the design and realization of arbitrarily-curved bending-active architectural structures. The developed framework consists of a series of methods that enable the production of a complex 3D structures composed of a set of flat 2D panels whose mechanical properties are locally tuned by varying the shape of embedded spiraling patterns. The resulting panels perform as variable stiffness elements, and they are optimized to match a desired target shape once assembled together. The presented framework includes all the steps for the physical delivery of architectural objects, including conception, static assessment, and digital fabrication. The developed framework has been applied to an architectural scale prototype, which demonstrates the potential of integrating architectural design, computational simulation, structural engineering, and digital fabrication, opening up several possible novel applications in the building sector.Source: STRUCTURES, vol. 34, pp. 979-994
DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2021.08.004
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Laccone F, Malomo L, Pietroni N, Cignoni P, Schork T
This paper introduces an integrated computational design framework for the design and realization of arbitrarily-curved bending-active architectural structures. The developed framework consists of a series of methods that enable the production of a complex 3D structures composed of a set of flat 2D panels whose mechanical properties are locally tuned by varying the shape of embedded spiraling patterns. The resulting panels perform as variable stiffness elements, and they are optimized to match a desired target shape once assembled together. The presented framework includes all the steps for the physical delivery of architectural objects, including conception, static assessment, and digital fabrication. The developed framework has been applied to an architectural scale prototype, which demonstrates the potential of integrating architectural design, computational simulation, structural engineering, and digital fabrication, opening up several possible novel applications in the building sector.Source: STRUCTURES, vol. 34, pp. 979-994
DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2021.08.004
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2021
Conference article
Open Access
A high quality 3D controller for mobile and desktop web applications
Fornari D, Malomo L, Cignoni P
The interaction between a 2D input device (like a mouse or a touchscreen) and a 3D object on the screen with the purpose of examining it in detail is a well-studied interaction problem. The inherent difference in degrees of freedom between input devices and possible 3D transformations makes it difficult to intuitively map inputs to operations to be performed on 3D objects. Although, over the years, studies led to a wide variety of solutions to overcome this problem, most of them are not actually available in real-world applications. In particular, for 3D web applications, only basic solutions are often implemented, and even the most used web framework for 3D still lacks state of the art implementations. We will face the problem of 3D interaction through touch and mouse input, and we propose our implementation of a 3D view manipulator for web applications, which offers a natural control, advanced functionalities, and provides an easy-to-use interface for both desktop and mobile environments.DOI: 10.2312/stag.20211480
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Fornari D, Malomo L, Cignoni P
The interaction between a 2D input device (like a mouse or a touchscreen) and a 3D object on the screen with the purpose of examining it in detail is a well-studied interaction problem. The inherent difference in degrees of freedom between input devices and possible 3D transformations makes it difficult to intuitively map inputs to operations to be performed on 3D objects. Although, over the years, studies led to a wide variety of solutions to overcome this problem, most of them are not actually available in real-world applications. In particular, for 3D web applications, only basic solutions are often implemented, and even the most used web framework for 3D still lacks state of the art implementations. We will face the problem of 3D interaction through touch and mouse input, and we propose our implementation of a 3D view manipulator for web applications, which offers a natural control, advanced functionalities, and provides an easy-to-use interface for both desktop and mobile environments.DOI: 10.2312/stag.20211480
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