Computer-Controlled 3D Freeform Surface Weaving
<|reference_start|>Computer-Controlled 3D Freeform Surface Weaving: In this paper, we present a new computer-controlled weaving technology that enables the fabrication of woven structures in the shape of given 3D surfaces by using threads in non-traditional materials with high bending-stiffness, allowing for multiple applications with the resultant woven fabrics. A new weaving machine and a new manufacturing process are developed to realize the function of 3D surface weaving by the principle of short-row shaping. A computational solution is investigated to convert input 3D freeform surfaces into the corresponding weaving operations (indicated as W-code) to guide the operation of this system. A variety of examples using cotton threads, conductive threads and optical fibres are fabricated by our prototype system to demonstrate its functionality.<|reference_end|>
@article{chen2024computer-controlled,
    title={Computer-Controlled 3D Freeform Surface Weaving},
    author={Xiangjia Chen, Lip M. Lai, Zishun Liu, Chengkai Dai, Isaac C.W. Leung,
  Charlie C.L. Wang, Yeung Yam},
    journal={arXiv preprint arXiv:2403.00473},
    year={2024},
    archivePrefix={arXiv},
    eprint={2403.00473},
    primaryClass={cs.GR cs.RO cs.SY eess.SY}
}