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prusa3d / PrusaSlicer

G-code generator for 3D printers (RepRap, Makerbot, Ultimaker etc.)
https://www.prusa3d.com/prusaslicer/
GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
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Support for tubelanes #3220

Open scooper4711 opened 4 years ago

scooper4711 commented 4 years ago

Feature request: recent scientific research has found a stronger print pattern. It would be very cool if we could print with this pattern as infill. https://www.fastcompany.com/90433748/were-on-the-verge-of-making-buildings-as-strong-as-diamonds?partner=rss&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss

Jebtrix commented 4 years ago

Interesting. Here is a more detailed link to the actual research paper with breakdown illustrations.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320035893_Multi-scale_Geometric_Design_Principles_Applied_to_3D_Printed_Schwarzites

scalablecory commented 4 years ago

Here's an interesting quote:

All the tested materials are stronger when printed in these shapes than they were as solid blocks.