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Open-Source Breakthrough Enables Advanced Multi-Material 3D Printing

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed OpenVCAD, a groundbreaking open-source software that transforms how engineers design multi-material 3D printed objects. The tool uses code-based functions to map both shapes and material distributions, overcoming limitations of traditional CAD software.

Revolutionary Open-Source Tool Transforms 3D Printing Design

A new open-source software platform is reportedly reshaping how engineers approach 3D printing with multiple materials, according to developers at the University of Colorado Boulder. The tool, called OpenVCAD, represents a significant advancement in 3D computer graphics and design capabilities that could transform manufacturing across numerous industries.