The net of a 3D shape is what it looks like if it is opened out flat. There are many types of nets for the different 3D shapes. A net is made from polygons that can be folded and joined to make a ...

An AI method enables the generation of sharp, high-quality 3D shapes that are closer to the quality of the best 2D image models. Previous approaches typically generated blurry or cartoonish 3D shapes.

The group is also experimenting with a combination of kirigami and 3D printing to make even more complex shapes. "When you fold a piece of paper, the level of complexity is somewhat limited, and ...

Other experiments formed shapes using mouse myoblast cells, and the study's lead author, Kai Melde, told FastCompany that the technology had potential to be used for bioprinting in the future.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 28, 2023 — The ancient art of origami is well known for transforming sheets of paper and other foldable materials into complex 3D shapes. But now, chemical engineers have extended ...