Abstract: Additive manufacturing methods and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes receiving, by a data processing system, a three-dimensional (3D) model of a product to be manufactured by additive manufacturing. The method includes generating, by the data processing system, a time-based heat map of temperatures of the product during manufacture. The method includes identifying, by the data processing system, hot spots in the heat map where the temperature exceeds a first predetermined threshold. The method includes adding, by the data processing system, heatsink support structures to the 3D model at locations corresponding to the hot spots to produce a modified 3D model. The method includes storing, by the data processing system, the modified 3D model.

Abstract: A neural network-based error compensation method for 3D printing includes: compensating an input model by a deformation network/inverse deformation network constructed and trained according to a 3D printing deformation function/inverse deformation function, and performing the 3D printing based on the compensated model. Training samples of the deformation network/inverse deformation network include to-be-printed model samples and printed model samples. The deformation network constructed according to the 3D printing deformation function is marked as a first network. During training of the first network, the to-be-printed model samples are used as real input models, and the printed model samples are used as real output models. The inverse deformation network constructed according to the 3D printing inverse deformation function is marked as a second network.

Abstract: Method and system arranged for obtaining an electronic 3D model of a 3D object to be fabricated. The method further including generating control instructions based on the electronic 3D model and process parameters of the fabrication process, determining a mesh model representing the electronic 3D model, the mesh model including elements each having at least one property that is affectable by at least one of the process parameters, and performing simulation of the fabrication process in time using the control instructions, the mesh model and the process parameters. The simulation includes establishing a deviation of the at least one property relative to a reference thereof for each element of the mesh model, wherein the deviation is induced by at least one of the process parameters, and establishing an adaptation for the at least one property of each element of the mesh model to compensate for the deviation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for optimizing an additive manufacturing (AM) process. The system may use a printing component for using a material to form a component in a layer-by-layer process. An electronic controller may control movement of one of the printing component or a substrate on which the component is being formed, in a manner to optimize a toolpath for the printing component as each layer of the component is formed. Optimization operations are performed using an optimization subsystem which enables manufacturability constraints, as well as optimized toolpaths for each layer of the component, to be defined using contours of a level-set function. The level-set function may be used to define the optimized toolpaths within a fixed, predetermined grid, and the optimized toolpaths then used to generate suitable code for controlling movement of the printing component relative to the substrate to create the part or structure in a layer-by-layer process, using the optimized toolpaths.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is disclosed that includes an infill generated utilizing three dimensional (3D) printing. Infill is generated utilizing segments of filament, such as, but not limited to continuous carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic filament. Other materials may also be suitably employed. Approaches to tool path generation which accomplish the 3D printing desired are addressed in which material runs of filament are applied that distribute where cuts, beginning, or ends of segments occur or points where ends of segments are anchored to the article to form the desired infill. Aspects of one approach include first generating a meta tool path for the infill and then adapting that tool path to an actual infill tool path by pruning any segments in the meta tool path extending outside the perimeter of the article and identifying anchor points to the article from observed intersections of the meta tool path and said perimeter.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, system and methods are provided comprising receiving, via a communication interface of a part parameter dictionary module comprising a processor, geometry data for a plurality of geometric structures forming a plurality of parts, wherein the parts are manufactured with an additive manufacturing machine; determining, using the processor of the part parameter dictionary module, a feature set for each geometric structure; generating, using the processor of the part parameter dictionary module, one of a coupon and a coupon set for the feature set; generating an optimized parameter set for each coupon, using the processor of the part parameter dictionary module, via execution of an iterative learning control process for each coupon; mapping, using the processor of the part parameter dictionary module, one or more parameters of the optimized parameter set to one or more features of the feature set; and generating a dictionary of optimized scan parameter sets to fabricate geometric str

Abstract: A profilometer provides, to a controller, a feedback signal indicative of topography of an exposed surface of an object that is being manufactured by a 3d printer. The profilometer includes an emitter and a camera. The emitter illuminates a region of surface of the object with a pattern having an edge that defines a boundary of an illuminated portion of the surface. The camera receives an image that transitions between a first state in which the edge is visible in the image at a location that is indicative of the surface's depth and a second state in which the edge is not visible at all. From this second state, the controller obtains information representative of a depth of the surface.

Abstract: A system for determining constructability of a building project comprises a processor to execute software instructions, a storage device accessible by the processor in which to store a database, the database to store therein a building products information model (PIM), the PIM comprising a first plurality of building products, the database further to store therein a building information model (BIM) for the building project, wherein the BIM comprises a second plurality of building products. A user interface (UI) via receives input from a user and transmits output to a user according to software instructions executed by the processor.

Abstract: A method of modeling layout of rigid tubing comprises securing a first component of a lockable adjustment assembly to an end A of a first rigid tube via a first releasable coupling assembly. The method also comprises securing a second component of the lockable adjustment assembly to an end C of a second rigid tube via a second releasable coupling assembly. Further, the method comprises moving the first component and the second component, loosely coupled with each other, relative to each other with only three degrees of freedom to position the first rigid tube and the second rigid tube in a selected orientation with respect to each other. The method also comprises, with the first rigid tube and the second rigid tube in the selected orientation relative to each other, locking the lockable adjustment assembly so that the first component and the second component have zero degrees of freedom relative to each other.

Abstract: A three-dimensional object data generation apparatus includes a physical property value obtaining unit that obtains, using three-dimensional object data indicating a three-dimensional object represented by plural three-dimensional elements, physical property values calculated by analyzing physical properties at a time when the three-dimensional object has been formed under a predetermined forming condition, the physical property values indicating the physical properties of the plural three-dimensional elements, a division unit that divides the three-dimensional object into plural sub-objects on a basis of a result of comparison between the physical property value of each of the plural three-dimensional elements and a predetermined threshold, a representative value calculation unit that calculates a representative value of physical property values of three-dimensional elements included in each of the plural sub-objects, and a generation unit that generates the three-dimensional object data by setting a forming

Abstract: A series of captured images of a user is received. Using a processor, the images are processed to identify a portion of each of the images corresponding to the user. Parameters of a predetermined three-dimensional human model are modified to fit a modified version of the predetermined three-dimensional human model across the identified portions of the images to determine a set of specific parameters representing a body profile of the user.

Abstract: Exemplary method and apparatus embodiments of this application can obtain a digital model of an individual intraoral dentition and perform tooth surface restoration after brace representation removal that includes wires and brackets.

Abstract: Methods of designing a plybook for a composite component are disclosed. Included method comprising: defining a component volume corresponding to the composite component to be manufactured; defining a plurality of successive plies of composite material to fill the component volume; simulating at least some of the plurality of successive plies of composite material based on an estimate of variable cured ply thickness, wherein the variable cured ply thickness is estimated by: simulating at least a portion of a respective ply of composite material; and estimating a cured ply thickness for the portion of composite material at least partly based on local conditions of the portion. A plybook is defined based on the plurality of simulated plies.

Abstract: A system for detecting corruption in a three-dimensional model for use in additive manufacturing comprises a non-transitory computer-readable medium with instructions stored thereon, that when executed by a processor, perform the steps of obtaining a set of tool-control language instructions that define an additive manufactured part, obtaining a first mechanical specification for the additive manufactured part, constructing a virtual three dimensional model from the set of tool-control language instructions, performing at least one analysis step on the virtual three dimensional model to determine whether the virtual three dimensional model meets the first mechanical, electrical, thermal, and/or magnetic specification, and indicating that the set of tool-control language instructions is corrupt when the virtual three dimensional model fails to meet the first mechanical, electrical, thermal, and/or magnetic specification. A method of producing an additive manufactured part is also described.

Abstract: A method for placing and using design guides in a virtual environment for use in dental treatment includes steps of obtaining a 3D representation of a dental setup a patient, obtaining a 2D image of at least a part of the face of the patient, aligning the 2D image and the 3D representation, generating at least one design guide based on facial features in the 2D image, and applying the at least one design guide to the 3D representation.

Abstract: A design assistance system includes a component information management server including an issue/measure information memory that cumulatively stores a component to be used in a design assistance tool, an issue on the component, and a measure to address the issue in association with each other based on inputs from plural design engineers, and a design terminal including an issue/measure display that displays, when a focused component that is the component stored in the issue/measure information memory is displayed on a display screen of the design assistance tool while designing is conducted by using the design assistance tool, an issue on the focused component and a measure to address the issue on the focused component that are received from the component information management server.

Abstract: The analysis method of optimizing a joint location of an automotive body of this disclosure is to determine an additional welded point 75 to be added to an automotive body frame model 31, including: an automobile model generation step S3 to generate an automobile model by joining the automotive body frame model 31 to a chassis model 51 via a joining portion; a driving analysis step S5 to perform a driving analysis of the automobile model to acquire a load generated at the joining portion during driving; an optimization analysis model generation step S7 to generate an optimization analysis model 71 by setting welding candidates 73 on the automotive body frame model 31; an optimization analysis condition setting step S9 to set optimization analysis conditions; and an optimization analysis step S11 to apply the load generated at the joining portion to the optimization analysis mode 71 to select an additional welded point 75 that satisfies the optimization analysis conditions from the welding candidates 73.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a container from a substantially tubular preform. The preform is preheated to a temperature above the glass-transition temperature of the preform and placed in an expansion zone configured to accommodate the preform and in fluid communication with the nozzle of an injection head. The expansion zone is disposed adjacent to the nozzle and about the longitudinal axis defined by the injection head. A volume of an injection liquid is injected from the injection head into the preform cavity of the preform while the preform is in the expansion zone and the preform is expanded, while still in the expansion zone, into a container. Concurrently with the injecting and expanding of the preform, the preform is heated by energizing a plurality of infrared-emitting elements disposed about the preform and projecting infrared radiation into the expansion zone.

Abstract: System and methods herein determine two or more adjacent teeth in a virtual model. The system and methods determine a characteristic of the teeth indicative of a spatial relationship between the teeth. The system and methods further determine that the characteristic satisfies a criterion for a virtual filler. The system and methods determine a geometry of the virtual filler based on the spatial relationship between the teeth.

Abstract: A method of fabricating process-equivalent test specimens to an additively manufactured component includes generating a processing history model of a component, dividing the component into regions based on input data variations in processing history, wherein each region is characterized by an identified range of input data, determining additive manufacturing processing parameters needed to additively manufacture one or more test specimens that each mimic the processing history in one of the regions, and fabricating the one or more test specimens using the processing parameters determined.

Abstract: Systems and methods of simulating dental treatments are disclosed. A method may include capturing a first 2D image of a patient's face, including the patient's teeth, building a parametric 3D model of the patient's teeth based on the 2D image, developing a simulated outcome of a dental treatment of the patient's teeth by rendering the 3D model with the patient's teeth in one or more positions and/or orientations corresponding to the treatment goals of the dental treatment plan, and rendering a second 2D image of the patient's face with teeth according to a simulated outcome of the dental treatment plan. As noted herein, the dental treatment plan may include orthodontic and/or restorative elements. The simulated outcome may correspond to estimated outcomes and/or intended outcomes of the dental treatment plan.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for adaptive domain reduction for thermo-structural simulation of an additive manufacturing process. The system may include a processor configured to carry out a simulation of a part being additively produced according to a set of tool paths. The simulation may include determining an original mesh of the part; determining an order of the elements of the original mesh to deposit; and simulating an incremental deposit of each of the elements of the original mesh for a material in the order that the elements are determined to be deposited. For each incremental deposit of an additional respective element the processor may determine thermal characteristics and structural deformation characteristics of the deposited elements.

Abstract: A system for generating slice data for additive manufacturing, comprises a graphics processing unit (GPU) that receives a digital model of an object in a three-dimensional build space defined over a plurality of slices, computes a three-dimensional signed distance field over voxels in the build space, assigns a building material to each voxel based on a respective distance field value, and generates slice data output pertaining to the building material assignments for each slice. The slice data output can be used for printing the object in layers corresponding to the slices. The distance field comprises one or more vector having a vertical component with respect to the slices.

Abstract: Design of lattice structures for additive manufacturing The present embodiments relate to additive manufacturing, such as three-dimensional printing. By way of introduction, the present embodiments described below include methods and systems for designing, modeling and manufacturing lattice structures. Lattice cells are modeled as parametrized representative unit cell (RUC) models providing a virtual material characterization for a lattice structure. The parametrized RUC models include phase functions for the virtual material characterization and identification of corresponding normalized material curves fit with polynomial functions for each lattice cell structure. Parametrized lattice models with underlying normalized lattice material curves provide design and simulation of true lattice material behavior for use in topology optimization.

Abstract: A system is provided for visualizing data in a computerized visual environment. The system comprises (i) a viewing device that displays, to a user of the viewing device, a graphical user interface within a virtual three-dimensional space, (ii) a handheld device configured to allow the user to customize the display of a three-dimensional data visualization within the graphical user interface using hand motions made by the user, and (iii) a computing device coupled to the viewing device and the handheld device. The computing device is configured to cause to display to the user on the viewing device a filter plane overlaying the three-dimensional data visualization, detect a position of the filter plane that is movable by the user in the graphical user interface, and alter the three-dimensional visualization in the graphical user interface based on the detected position of the filter plane.

Abstract: A forming apparatus configured to form a three-dimensional object includes a head configured to extrude build materials and a controller configured to control extrusion of the materials by the head. The three-dimensional object includes a colored region that is colored using a coloring material among the materials. The head includes a head for coloring that is an extrusion head configured to extrude the coloring material in multi-step variable amounts of droplets. The controller is configured to control the amount of droplets of the coloring material extruded by the head for coloring.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes receiving a first data model of an object to be generated in additive manufacturing, at a processor. Using the processor, a second data model may be determined. Determining the second data model may include generating for each of plurality of contiguous, non-overlapping sub-volumes of a volume containing the object, a sub-volume octree characterising the sub-volume and having a root node. Determining the second data model may further include generating a volume octree characterising the volume containing the object, the volume octree characterising in its lowest nodes the root nodes of the sub-volume octrees.

Abstract: Systems and methods may support identification and redesign of critical thin segments in a 3D model that are below 3D printer resolution. Identification of critical thin segments may include segmenting cross-sectional slices of the 3D model into printable segments and non-printable segments and using a machine learning model trained using geometrical features computed on thin regions to classify the non-printable segments as critical or non-critical. Redesign of critical thin segments may include thickening the critical thin segments such that the segment size of the critical thin segments satisfy a thickening criterion with respect to the printer resolution and smoothing sharp corners added to the cross-sectional slice at an intersection between the critical thin segment and a neighboring printable segment. Redesign of the critical thin segments may account for tolerable overhang.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a three-way authentication apparatus and method in a cloud environment. The three-way authentication method in a cloud environment includes performing, by a control device and a service device, mutual authentication through an IF-1 interface, performing, by the control device and a function server, mutual authentication through an IF-2 interface, requesting, by the control device, the function server to issue an authentication token for authentication between the service device and the function server, and delivering an authentication token issued by the function server to the service device, and performing, by the service device, mutual authentication with the function server using the delivered authentication token through an IF-3 interface.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes receiving, at at least one processor, object model data representing at least a portion of an object that is to be generated by an additive manufacturing apparatus by fusing build material within a fabrication chamber. An intended object placement location within the fabrication chamber may be determined, and a dimensional compensation to apply to the object model data may be determined using a mapping resource relating dimensional compensations to object placement locations. The determined dimensional compensation may be applied to the object model data to generate modified object model data using at least one processor.

Abstract: A method for generating a 3D model for fabricating a multi-material object using additive manufacturing. The method comprises providing a first volumetric model of an object in a deformed configuration, generating a second volumetric model from the first volumetric model and assigning materials to the second volumetric model by: a) defining a cluster of elementary volumetric elements of the second volumetric model, b) selecting a cluster object material in the database of object materials by minimizing a cost function determined by computing a deformed configuration of the second volumetric model under a set of predefined loads and constraints, c) partitioning the elementary volumetric elements of the cluster in two sub-clusters based on the deformed configuration, d) repeating step b) for each sub-clusters. The method further comprises generating a 3D model for fabricating an object from the second volumetric model and the assigned materials.

Abstract: A scanning system includes a scanner and a host device. The host device is operated to select a scanning region. An object exists in the scanning region. The host device provides a predicted model corresponding to the object. The predicted model has at least one first characteristic parameter. The scanner scans the object and transmits a plurality of scanned images to the host device. The host device integrates the scanned images into a temporary image. The temporary image has at least one second characteristic parameter. The host device determines whether the second characteristic parameter matches with the first characteristic parameter. When the host device determines that the second characteristic parameter matches with the first characteristic parameter, the host device retains the temporary image. When the host device determines that the second characteristic parameter does not match with the first characteristic parameter, the host device abandons the temporary image.

Abstract: A head is disclosed for use with an additive manufacturing system. The head may include a matrix reservoir, a first nozzle tip, and a second nozzle tip. The head may also include a tip changer mechanically connected between the first nozzle tip, the second nozzle tip, and the matrix reservoir.

Abstract: Device for printing three-dimensional objects using an energy-field projection system. In operation, energy is projected into a print medium according to a four dimensional (4D) energy-field function for exposing the print-medium to a threshold energy-intensity level that causes the print medium to harden in the shape of a three-dimensional object.

Abstract: The present disclosure teaches a method of utilizing image “match points” to measure and detect changes in a physical object. In some cases “degradation” or “wear and tear” of the physical object is assessed, while in other applications this disclosure is applicable to measuring intentional changes, such as changes made by additive or subtractive manufacturing processes, which may, for example, involve adding a layer or removing a layer by machining. A system may include a scanner, and a digital fingerprinting process, coupled to an object change computer server. The server is coupled to a datastore that stores class digital fingerprints, selected object digital fingerprints collected over time, match measurements, and deterioration metrics.

Abstract: A method includes accessing a first model defining a shape of a part. The shape of the part is segregated into a plurality of predefined shapes selected from a library of predefined shapes. The predefined models for each of plurality of predefined shapes are assembled into a second model defining the shape of the part. The part is additively manufactured according to the second model.

Abstract: A fabricating apparatus includes a fabricating device and processing circuitry. The fabricating device fabricates a fabrication layer according to fabrication data of a three-dimensional object. The processing circuitry measures a planar shape of the fabrication layer; and corrects fabrication data of another fabrication layer to be fabricated onto the fabrication layer according to the planar shape of the fabrication layer measured by the measurement unit and the fabrication data of the fabrication layer.

Abstract: A system may include a 3D core design engine and a 3D core printing engine. The 3D core design engine may be configured to determine, in a CAD model, an under-core ply of a composite part and a core footprint on the under-core ply specified for an additive 3D core to be manufactured via additive manufacturing for insertion into the composite part, compute a bottom core surface of the additive 3D core from the under-core ply and core footprint, access core design parameters for the additive 3D core; and construct an additive 3D core design in the CAD model based on the computed bottom core surface and the core shape parameters. The 3D core printing engine may be configured to store the additive 3D core design to support subsequent manufacture of the additive 3D core via additive manufacturing.

Abstract: A method of operating a Continuous Liquid Interface Printing (CLIP) printer can include receiving a set of objectives for fabrication of an object using a CLIP printer and determining an orientation for fabrication of the object based on fulfillment of the set of objectives by simulated fabrication of the object.

Abstract: A design support system for permitting a design that easily meets desired conditions regarding an entire item group is provided. An automatic estimation system acting as the design support system comprises: an item recognition section that recognizes each of the items included in the item group by individually recognizing elements making up the item; a designated condition recognition section that recognizes a designated condition from the manufacturing conditions; and a recommended-to-be-examined element recognition section that recognizes, with respect to the designated condition recognized, the element corresponding to any of the manufacturing conditions that is recommended to be examined for changes. The recommended-to-be-examined element recognition section displays a model of the item group by highlighting the element for which the manufacturing condition is recommended to be examined for changes.

Abstract: Systems and methods of simulating dental treatments are disclosed. A method may include capturing a first 2D image of a patient's face, including the patient's teeth, building a parametric 3D model of the patient's teeth based on the 2D image, developing a simulated outcome of a dental treatment of the patient's teeth by rendering the 3D model with the patient's teeth in one or more positions and/or orientations corresponding to the treatment goals of the dental treatment plan, and rendering a second 2D image of the patient's face with teeth according to a simulated outcome of the dental treatment plan. As noted herein, the dental treatment plan may include orthodontic and/or restorative elements. The simulated outcome may correspond to estimated outcomes and/or intended outcomes of the dental treatment plan.

Abstract: A method of removing a printed item from a 3D printer. The method may include loading a print bed into a 3D printer, where a bottom surface of the print bed may be removably attached to a print stage. The printed item may be printed by a tool head of the 3D printer atop the print bed. The print bed together with the printed item may be unloaded from the 3D printer upon completion of the printing, where unloading the print bed may include detaching the print bed from the print stage. The printed item may then be released from the print bed.

Abstract: A system, comprising: a stereoscopic camera configured to acquire multiple pairs of images of a surface; a display; and a processor configured to: sequentially acquire multiple image pairs of a surface from the camera; incrementally construct a 3D model from the image pairs concurrently with the sequential image acquisition, by: for each currently acquired image pair, registering the currently acquired image pair to a location on the 3D model, and adding the currently acquired image pair to the 3D model when: a) the registration succeeds and b) a delta of the registered image pair exceeds a threshold; rendering the incremental construction of the 3D model on the display; and concurrently tracking the incremental construction by displaying a graphic indicator that simultaneously indicates: i) the registered location, ii) when the viewing distance is within a focal range, and iii) when the viewing distance is not within a focal range.

Abstract: A method of monitoring an additive manufacturing apparatus. The method includes receiving one or more sensor signals from the additive manufacturing apparatus during a build of a workpiece, comparing the one or more sensor signals to a corresponding acceptable process variation of a plurality of acceptable process variations and generating a log based upon the comparisons. Each acceptable process variation of the plurality of acceptable process variations is associated with at least one state of progression of the build of the workpiece and the corresponding acceptable process variation is the acceptable process variation associated with the state of progression of the build when the one or more sensor signals are generated.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, techniques are provided for concurrently editing fully-connected large-scale multi-dimensional spatial data (e.g., a large-scale 3-D mesh) by ensuring that edits performed by multiple clients are non-conflicting edits that are “trivially” mergeable (e.g. mergeable simply via cut-and-paste operations). Conflicting edits may be prevented by locks (e.g., region-based locks). Non-conflicting edits that require “non-trivial” merging may be prevented through the use of marked read-only boundaries.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for forming a three-dimensional object having a desired decoration. The apparatus for forming a three-dimensional object configured to form a three-dimensional object includes: a head for reflective ink configured to form a light reflection layer, a head for decorative ink, a head for transparent ink, a main scanning driving unit and a sub-scanning driving unit. At least the head for decorative ink and the head for transparent ink are arranged to be positionally offset in a sub-scanning direction, the head for reflective ink, the head for decorative ink and the head for transparent ink are configured to form a transparent layer between the light reflection layer and a decorative layer, thereby forming the decorative layer, the transparent layer and the light reflection layer in corresponding order from a surface layer-side of the three-dimensional object towards an inner side of the three-dimensional object.

Abstract: A system and method (referred to as a method) to fabricate sensors and electronic circuits. The method prints a first thin-film having an electronic conductivity of about less than a millionth of a Siemens per meter and a permalloy directly onto the first thin-film. The permalloy has a magnetic permeability greater than a predetermined level and has a thickness within a range of about 1 to 20 microns. The system prints a second thin-film directly onto the permalloy to encapsulate the permalloy onto the first thin-film and prints conductive traces directly onto the surfaces of the first-thin-film, the permalloy, and the second thin-film. In some applications, a sensor is packaged in an additively manufactured three-dimensional cylindrical shape that can be mounted on or is a unitary part of a current carrying conductor without incising, sharing, or severing (e.g., cutting) the current carrying conductor or its insulation.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an object is provided. The method comprises depositing a first layer of construction material on a build platform. The method comprises depositing binder onto the first layer of construction material to bind at least a region of the first layer together to form a support layer. The method comprises depositing a second layer of construction material on the support layer to form a spacer layer. The method comprises depositing a third layer of construction material on the spacer layer. The method comprises depositing binder selectively onto the third layer to bind one or more regions of the third layer together to form a first layer of the object. Also provided are data processing methods, program carriers, data processing apparatus and manufacturing apparatus for implementing the method.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of determining a transformation between coordinate frames of sets of image data. The method includes receiving a model of a structure extracted from first source image data, the first source image data being generated according to a first imaging modality and having a first data format, wherein the model has a second data format, different from the first data format. The method also includes determining, using an intelligent agent, a transformation between coordinate frames of the model and first target image data, the first target image data being generated according to a second imaging modality different to the first imaging modality.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for generating models of three-dimensional objects using an identified template from a library of reference objects. An object may be scanned using a 3D scanner or other computing device, which may generate scan data including a “point cloud” of geometric points corresponding to the surface of the object. The point cloud or other scan data may be used to identify a reference object that corresponds to the scanned object, and a normalized point cloud may be obtained for the reference object. The normalized point cloud may then be deformed to more accurately fit the shape of the scanned object, and a 3D model may be generated based on the deformed point cloud. Multiple templates may be used to generate a normalized point cloud for an object that partially corresponds to more than one reference object, and images, meshes, wireframes, or other representations may be generated.