Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, systems, methods, and media for controlling support structures and build orientation are provided. In some embodiments, a method for additive manufacturing a part using a three dimensional (3D) printing system, the 3D printing system including a print head and a build plate is provided, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of physical constraints associated with the part; optimizing a build orientation of the part to identify an optimized build orientation b* for the part with respect to a design domain defined by the physical constraints based on the plurality of physical constraints, and a plurality of design constraints using at least one variable associated with build orientation as an optimization variable, the plurality of design constraints comprising: an initial build orientation b0; and a critical surface slope angle and generating a part model based on the optimized build orientation b*.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling support structures in manufacturing are provided. In particular, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for characterizing the support volume in the design phase based on a perimeter length of a boundary with undercut, projected along a build direction, referred to as a projected undercut perimeter (PUP). By constraining this PUP, the amount of support structures in resulting designs are effectively controlled. By constraining overhang able based PUP, the resulting designs can self support.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, systems, methods, and media for controlling support structures and build orientation are provided. In some embodiments, a method for additive manufacturing a part using a three dimensional (3D) printing system, the 3D printing system including a print head and a build plate is provided, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of physical constraints associated with the part; optimizing a build orientation of the part to identify an optimized build orientation b* for the part with respect to a design domain defined by the physical constraints based on the plurality of physical constraints, and a plurality of design constraints using at least one variable associated with build orientation as an optimization variable, the plurality of design constraints comprising: an initial build orientation b0; and a critical surface slope angle and generating a part model based on the optimized build orientation b*.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling support structures in manufacturing are provided. In particular, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for characterizing the support volume in the design phase based on a perimeter length of a boundary with undercut, projected along a build direction, referred to as a projected undercut perimeter (PUP). By constraining this PUP, the amount of support structures in resulting designs are effectively controlled. By constraining overhang able based PUP, the resulting designs can self support.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling support structures in manufacturing are provided. In particular, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for characterizing the support volume in the design phase based on a perimeter length of a boundary with undercut, projected along a build direction, referred to as a projected undercut perimeter (PUP). By constraining this PUP, the amount of support structures in resulting designs are effectively controlled. By constraining overhang able based PUP, the resulting designs can self support.

Abstract: A system and method for carrying out an isogeometric analysis process includes accessing the CAD model of the object from the memory. The process also includes analyzing the CAD model to generate a pre-refinement geometric map of the CAD object that has a smoothness projected to maintain a consistency of a geometric map based on the pre-refinement geometric map during a refinement of the mesh. The process further includes refining the mesh based on the pre-refinement geometric map to converge toward a refinement criteria associated with the CAD model.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling support structures in manufacturing are provided. In particular, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for characterizing the support volume in the design phase based on a perimeter length of a boundary with undercut, projected along a build direction, referred to as a projected undercut perimeter (PUP). By constraining this PUP, the amount of support structures in resulting designs are effectively controlled. By constraining overhang able based PUP, the resulting designs can self support.

Abstract: A system and method for carrying out an isogeometric analysis process includes accessing the CAD model of the object from the memory. The process also includes analyzing the CAD model to generate a pre-refinement geometric map of the CAD object that has a smoothness projected to maintain a consistency of a geometric map based on the pre-refinement geometric map during a refinement of the mesh. The process further includes refining the mesh based on the pre-refinement geometric map to converge toward a refinement criteria associated with the CAD model.

Abstract: A method for generating a mask for use with a light measurement system that includes a light source for projecting light onto a surface of an object, and an imaging system for receiving light reflected from the surface of the object. The method includes determining a profile of the object to be inspected, and generating a mask based on the determined profile, wherein the mask includes an opening extending therethrough that has a profile that substantially matches a profile of the object as viewed from the light source.

Abstract: A method for inspecting an object using a structured light measurement system that includes a light source for projecting light onto a surface of the object and an imaging sensor for receiving light reflected from the object. The method includes determining a position of at least one of the light source and the imaging sensor with respect to the object based on at least one of a three-dimensional model of the object and a three-dimensional model of the structured light measurement system.

Abstract: A method for generating a mask for use with a light measurement system that includes a light source for projecting light onto a surface of an object, and an imaging system for receiving light reflected from the surface of the object. The method includes determining a profile of the object to be inspected, and generating a mask based on the determined profile, wherein the mask includes an opening extending therethrough that has a profile that substantially matches a profile of the object as viewed from the light source.

Abstract: A method for inspecting an object using a structured light measurement system that includes a light source for projecting light onto a surface of the object and an imaging sensor for receiving light reflected from the object. The method includes determining a position of at least one of the light source and the imaging sensor with respect to the object based on at least one of a three-dimensional model of the object and a three-dimensional model of the structured light measurement system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an optical metrology system for scanning an object (106) having a shiny surface. The optical metrology system includes at least one light source (102) configured and adapted to emit a structured light pattern (L) against the surface of the object, at least one first polarizer (108) disposed between the light source and the object such that the light pattern passes therethrough, the first polarizer being configured and adapted to vary at least one of the plane of polarization and the polarization angle of the light pattern, at least one camera (124a–124c) configured and adapted to take images of the object, and at least one second polarizer disposed between the camera and the object, the second polarizer having a fixed orientation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an optical metrology system for scanning an object (106) having a shiny surface. The optical metrology system includes at least one light source (102) configured and adapted to emit a structured light pattern (L) against the surface of the object, at least one first polarizer (108) disposed between the light source and the object such that the light pattern passes therethrough, the first polarizer being configured and adapted to vary at least one of the plane of polarization and the polarization angle of the light pattern, at least one camera (124a-124c) configured and adapted to take images of the object, and at least one second polarizer disposed between the camera and the object, the second polarizer having a fixed orientation.