Abstract: In one embodiment, an enclosure generator automatically generates an enclosure for a device based on a three-dimensional (3D) model of a target surface and component instances that are associated with different positions within the device. In operation, the enclosure generator computes a surface region based on the target surface and the component instances. Subsequently, the enclosure generator computes a front panel model and a back structure model based on the surface region. Notably, the back structure model includes support structure geometries. Together, the front panel model and the back structure model comprise an enclosure model. The enclosure generator then stores the enclosure model or transmits the enclosure model to a 3D fabrication device. Advantageously, unlike conventional, primarily manual approaches to enclosure generation, the enclosure generator does not rely on the user possessing any significant technical expertise.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system automatically generates a retrofit device based on a three-dimensional (3D) model of a legacy device. In operation, a physical design engine generates component instances based on legacy interface instances included in the legacy device. The physical design engine then generates an enclosure model that specifies an enclosure that houses the component instances. The physical design engine also generates computer code that is associated with a programmable instance as well as relatively simple assembly instructions for assembling a retrofit device that includes the enclosure, the legacy device, the component instances, and the programmable instance. Notably an user may configure an automated fabrication tool to generate the enclosure. Consequently, the system provides an automated design process for retrofitting legacy devices that does not rely on the user possessing any significant technical expertise.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system automatically generates a retrofit device based on a three-dimensional (3D) model of a legacy device. In operation, a physical design engine generates component instances based on legacy interface instances included in the legacy device. The physical design engine then generates an enclosure model that specifies an enclosure that houses the component instances. The physical design engine also generates computer code that is associated with a programmable instance as well as relatively simple assembly instructions for assembling a retrofit device that includes the enclosure, the legacy device, the component instances, and the programmable instance. Notably an user may configure an automated fabrication tool to generate the enclosure. Consequently, the system provides an automated design process for retrofitting legacy devices that does not rely on the user possessing any significant technical expertise.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an enclosure generator automatically generates an enclosure for a device based on a three-dimensional (3D) model of a target surface and component instances that are associated with different positions within the device. In operation, the enclosure generator computes a surface region based on the target surface and the component instances. Subsequently, the enclosure generator computes a front panel model and a back structure model based on the surface region. Notably, the back structure model includes support structure geometries. Together, the front panel model and the back structure model comprise an enclosure model. The enclosure generator then stores the enclosure model or transmits the enclosure model to a 3D fabrication device. Advantageously, unlike conventional, primarily manual approaches to enclosure generation, the enclosure generator does not rely on the user possessing any significant technical expertise.