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Experimental Research in Applying Generative Design and 3D Printers in User Participating Design
This research applied an open structure of generative design in order to provide parametric sliders for users to adjust a digital model under the designer’s plan. Moreover, the design outcome can be printed im...
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Understanding of structural and functional characteristics of the vascular microenvironment in gliomas and the impact of antiangiogenic treatments is essential for develo** better therapeutic strategies. Alt...
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An Experimental Study for Applying Generative Design to Electronic Consumer Products
This study discusses the advantages of generative design tools, real-time calculation, and easy to modify and quick to review design details, to explore the feasibility of develo** new modeling methods. The ...
