OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Computer-Aided Design is 8. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Numerical integration on 2D/3D arbitrary domains: Adaptive quadrature/cubature rule for domains with curved boundaries	95
A validity- and kinematics-aware approach for optimizing fabrication orientation	75
Curvature-based R-Adaptive Planar NURBS Parameterization Method for I	75
Conformal Marked Bisection for Local Refinement of n-Dimensional Un	63
On the Efficiency of the Advancing-Front Surface Mesh Generation Algorithm	41
Construction of IGA-suitable Volume Parametric Models by the Segmentation–Mapping–Merging Mechanism of Design Features	40
Non-uniform subdivision schemes of ωB-spline curves and surfaces w	38
Computational design of asymptotic geodesic hybrid gridshells via propagation algorithms	38
Reconstruction and Preservation of Feature Curves in 3D Point Cloud Processing	36
Point-normal convexity preserving curve interpolation	34
Feature Points Recognition of Computerized Numerical Control Machining Tool Path Based on Deep Learning	32
Reinforcement learning based automatic block decomposition of solid models for hexahedral meshing	32
Onion-Hash: A Compact and Robust 3D Perceptual Hash for Asset Authentication	31
Local Decomposition of Hexahedral Singular Nodes into Singular Curves	30
ShapeArchit: Shape-Inspired Architecture Design with Space Planning	29
EPR-Net: Enhanced patch representation network for point cloud normal estimation	29
A Shape Optimisation with the Isogeometric Boundary Element Method and Adjoint Variable Method for the Three-Dimensional Helmholtz Equation	27
Higher-degrees Hybrid Non-uniform Subdivision Surfaces	27
Truncated hierarchical GNURBS for adaptive spline surface fitting	24
Robust Model Reconstruction Based on the Topological Understanding of Point Clouds Using Persistent Homology	24
Fast and Accurate Normal Estimation for Point Clouds Via Patch Stitching	23
Architectural Structures from Quad Meshes with Planar Parameter Lines	23
Towards G1	23
Interactive Structural Topology Optimization with Subjective Scoring and Drawing Systems	22
A Functional Classification of Text Annotations for Engineering Design	22

Fast Parallel Evaluation of Exact Geometric Predicates on GPUs	21
Point containment algorithms for constructive solid geometry with unbounded primitives	21
Interactive 3D structural design in virtual reality using preference-based topology optimization	21
An Enriched Polyhedral-based Simulation for the Contact Modeling with Form Defects and Mechanical Loads	20
Editorial Board	20
Shape factors and shoulder points for shape control of rational Bézier curves	20
LayerLock: Layer-Wise Collision-Free Multi-Robot Additive Manufacturing Using Topologically Interlocked Space-Filling Shapes	19
Isogeometric Level Set-Based Topology Optimization for Geometrically Nonlinear Plane Stress Problems	19
SDF-CWF: Consolidating Weak Features in High-Quality Mesh Extraction from Signed Distance Functions	19
Deep Shape Representation with Sharp Feature Preservation	18
An analytical method for corner smoothing of five-axis linear paths using the conformal geometric algebra	18
A computational implementation of Vector-based 3D Graphic Statics (VGS) for interactive and real-time structural design	18
Machine learning-based 3D scan coverage prediction for smart-control applications	18
Gradient design and fabrication methodology for interleaved self-locking kirigami panels	17
Persistent homology-driven optimization of effective relative density range for triply periodic minimal surfaces	17
A Novel Approach For Estimation of Profile Deviation Based on Poles and Pole Circles for the Inspection of 2D Free-form Profiles	17
IF-TONIR: Iteration-free Topology Optimization based on Implicit Neural Representations	17
Editorial Board	17
A Standards-Based Digital Twin of an Experiment with a Scale Model Ship	17
ToyAssembler: Sewing Patterns into a 3D Toy by Automatic Pre-Positioning	16
Reconfigurable Modular System of Prefabricated Timber Grids	16
Editorial Board	16
Hybrid Manufacturing Process Planning for Arbitrary Part and Tool Shapes	16
Structural regularity detection and enhancement for surface mesh reconstruction in reverse engineering	16
Multiscale topology optimization for solid–lattice–void hybrid structures through an ordered multi-phase interpolation	16
A divide-and-conquer algorithm for curve fitting	15
Editorial Board	15
Editorial Board	15
Bi-cubic Scaffold Surfaces	15
Editorial Board	14
Efficient Parallel Thinning of 3d Objects on the Body-centered Cubic Lattice	14
Two-scale microstructure construction by statistical correlation functions	14
Curvature Gradient-estimation Using CT Sinogram and its Application to Reverse Engineering	14
Editorial Board	14
Wrinkles Realistic Clothing Reconstruction by Combining Implicit and Explicit Method	14
SDF-RVD: Restricted Voronoi Diagram on Signed Distance Field	13
Scattered Points Interpolation with Globally Smooth B-Spline Surface using Iterative Knot Insertion	13
Optimized PHT-to-NURBS conversion: A weighted rectangle partition approach	13
A Globalized and Preconditioned Newton-CG Solver for Metric-Aware Curved High-Order Mesh Optimization	13
Principal stress field-guided optimization for rib structure generation	13
Challenges in topology optimization for hybrid additive–subtractive manufacturing: A review	13
eCAD-Net: Editable Parametric CAD Models Reconstruction from Dumb B-Rep Models Using Deep Neural Networks	12
Constrained Form-Finding of Tension–Compression Structures using Automatic Differentiation	12
Direct mesh-free topology optimization using random feature method	12
B-spline curve interpolation to ordered points through shape quality optimization	12
Generalizing feature preservation in iso-surface extraction from triple dexel models	11
Presenting a Method to Generate Existing and Novel Girihs (Islamic Geometric Patterns) for All Systems and Families Based on 7-Fold Patterns	11
Two-stage physics-informed deep neural networks framework for form-finding of tensegrity structures	11
Editorial Board	11
ViewCloud: A lightweight multi-view point cloud representation for efficient 3D recognition and cross-domain retrieval	11

Multiresolution lattice-based support generation for additive manufacturing	11
Functional map-based reflection intrinsic symmetry detection and symmetrization for 2D deformable shapes	11
Multilevel T-spline Approximation for Scattered Observations with Application to Land Remote Sensing	11
Bringing Attention to CAD: Boundary Representation Learning via Transformer	11
Structural topology exploration through policy-based generation of equilibrium representations	11
An extended tuned subdivision scheme with optimal convergence for isogeometric analysis	11
Closing gaps in the digital thread with the Quality Information Framework (QIF) standard for a seamless geometry assurance process	10
Multi-Scale and Irregularly Distributed Circular Hole Feature Extraction from Engine Cylinder Point Clouds	10
A Parallel Variational Mesh Quality Improvement Method for Tetrahedral Meshes Based on the MMPDE Method	10
Recognizing geometric primitives in 3D point clouds of mechanical CAD objects	10
FRAMED: An AutoML Approach for Structural Performance Prediction of Bicycle Frames	10
Interactive design of developable surfaces by patch-based learning	10
Shape-supervised Dimension Reduction: Extracting Geometry and Physics Associated Features with Geometric Moments	10
Semantic-driven Graph Transformations in Floor Plan Design	10
SPM 2021 Editorial	9
3D Shape Deformation Using Stick Figures	9
Handlebody Plesiohedra Unchained: Topologically Interlocked Cell-Transitive 3-Honeycombs	9
Flexible Kokotsakis Meshes with Skew Faces: Generalization of the Orthodiagonal Involutive Type	9
P3	9
Advancing Front Mesh Generation on Dirty Composite Surfaces	9
Bending-Reinforced Grid Shells for Free-form Architectural Surfaces	9
Non-geodesic filament winding: Derivation process and resolution of a pair of ordinary differential equations in arc length based on vector projection	9
Linear-Time Algorithm for Computing the Bernstein–Bézier Coefficients of B-spline Basis Functions	9
Hybrid Optimization-based Cutting Simulation for Soft Objects	9
Forward and Inverse D-Form Modelling Based on Optimisation	9
Recent advancement in conformal cooling channels: A review on design, simulation and future trends	9
Editorial Board	8
Mesh parameterization using elastic FEM with negative Poisson’s ratio material and triangle shape transformation	8
How Does the Modeling Strategy Influence Design Optimization and the Automatic Generation of Parametric Geometry Variations?	8
Using an Embedded Multi User Inverse Kinematic Solver for Intuitive Modeling and Simulation	8
Variational Direct Modeling: A Framework Towards Integration of Parametric Modeling and Direct Modeling in CAD	8
Sketch123: Multi-spectral channel cross attention for sketch-based 3D generation via diffusion models	8
A compact yet flexible design space for large-scale nonperiodic 3D woven composites based on a weighted game for generating candidate tow architectures	8
Editorial Board	8
Mixed-variable topology optimization for shell-infill structures with adaptive coating thickness	8
A Deep Learning Driven Active Framework for Segmentation of Large 3D Shape Collections	8
An efficient parallel mesh generation method for finite element based analysis of large complex architecture	8
Quadrilateral mesh generation based on foliation and meromorphic quadratic differential	8
Towards a High Quality Shrink Wrap Mesh Generation Algorithm Using Mathematical Morphology	8
A Survey of Methods for Converting Unstructured Data to CSG Models	8
Combining High-Order Metric Interpolation and Geometry Implicitization for Curved r	8
Explicit Tunnels and Cavities Control Using SIMP and MMA in Structural Topology Optimization	8
Guest Editorial: Proceedings of SPM 2022 Symposium	8
Robust Algebraic Curve Intersections with Tolerance Control	8