Disney research found a technique control and model elasticity of 3d printed objects with different internal structures. I only hope this research and software will not remain trapped inside corporate structure forever. We need those abilities also in our models :-)
Project homepage with much more information:
http://www.disneyresearch.com/publication/microstructures/
Detailed paper in PDF format:
http://www.disneyresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/Microstructures-to-Control-Elasticity-in-3D-Printing-Paper.pdf
Project homepage with much more information:
http://www.disneyresearch.com/publication/microstructures/
Detailed paper in PDF format:
http://www.disneyresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/Microstructures-to-Control-Elasticity-in-3D-Printing-Paper.pdf