OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Computer-Aided Design is 6. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Reconstruction of 3D Microstructures from 2D Images via Transfer Learning	64
A Kernel Correlation-Based Approach to Adaptively Acquire Local Features for Learning 3D Point Clouds	52
An Overview of Procedures and Tools for Designing Nonstandard Beam-Based Compliant Mechanisms	45
Generative Design by Reinforcement Learning: Enhancing the Diversity of Topology Optimization Designs	41
Multi-Material Topology Optimization Using Neural Networks	39
Efficient Representation and Optimization of TPMS-Based Porous Structures for 3D Heat Dissipation	38
Hierarchical CADNet: Learning from B-Reps for Machining Feature Recognition	35
Normal Estimation for 3D Point Clouds via Local Plane Constraint and Multi-scale Selection	35
A Framework for Adaptive Width Control of Dense Contour-Parallel Toolpaths in Fused Deposition Modeling	31
Multi-Axis Support-Free Printing of Freeform Parts with Lattice Infill Structures	28
Fast Automatic Knot Placement Method for Accurate B-spline Curve Fitting	27
Adaptive Concurrent Topology Optimization of Coated Structures with Nonperiodic Infill for Additive Manufacturing	27
A Unified Geometry Parametrization Method for Turbomachinery Blades	25
Multiscale topology optimization for solid–lattice–void hybrid structures through an ordered multi-phase interpolation	23
Four-Dimensional Anisotropic Mesh Adaptation	23
Understanding the Effect of Hyperparameter Optimization on Machine Learning Models for Structure Design Problems	22
Real-Time Topology Optimization in 3D via Deep Transfer Learning	22
Geometry Guided Deep Surface Normal Estimation	22
Shape-morphing mechanical metamaterials	22
A Standards-Based Digital Twin of an Experiment with a Scale Model Ship	22
Topology Optimization for Manufacturing with Accessible Support Structures	21
Survey on the View Planning Problem for Reverse Engineering and Automated Control Applications	21
Fast and Accurate Normal Estimation for Point Clouds Via Patch Stitching	19
MINVO Basis: Finding Simplexes with Minimum Volume Enclosing Polynomial Curves	18
PolyFrame, Efficient Computation for 3D Graphic Statics	17

Quasi-Developable and Signed Multi-Strip Approximation of a Freeform Surface Mesh for Efficient Flank Milling	16
Image-Based Multiresolution Topology Optimization Using Deep Disjunctive Normal Shape Model	16
FRC-TOuNN: Topology Optimization of Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composites using Neural Network	16
Rethinking Origami: A Generative Specification of Origami Patterns with Shape Grammars	15
Length-optimal tool path planning for freeform surfaces with preferred feed directions based on Poisson formulation	15
Manufacturing of Screw Rotors Via 5-axis Double-Flank CNC Machining	15
Shape-supervised Dimension Reduction: Extracting Geometry and Physics Associated Features with Geometric Moments	15
Volume decomposition for multi-axis support-free and gouging-free printing based on ellipsoidal slicing	15
Customize My Helmet: A Novel Algorithmic Approach Based on 3D Head Prediction	15
Fast Exact Booleans for Iterated CSG using Octree-Embedded BSPs	15
3D Shape Segmentation Using Soft Density Peak Clustering and Semi-Supervised Learning	15
Automated Lofting-Based Reconstruction of CAD Models from 3D Topology Optimization Results	14
MVE-Net: An Automatic 3-D Structured Mesh Validity Evaluation Framework Using Deep Neural Networks	14
Efficient 5-axis CNC trochoidal flank milling of 3D cavities using custom-shaped cutting tools	14
Recognizing geometric primitives in 3D point clouds of mechanical CAD objects	14
Part-in-whole point cloud registration for aircraft partial scan automated localization	13
GeoBi-GNN: Geometry-aware Bi-domain Mesh Denoising via Graph Neural Networks	13
Aircraft Seam Feature Extraction from 3D Raw Point Cloud via Hierarchical Multi-structure Fitting	13
Geometric Moment-Dependent Global Sensitivity Analysis without Simulation Data: Application to Ship Hull Form Optimisation	13
Area-Preserving Hierarchical NURBS Surfaces Computed by the Optimal Freeform Transformation	13
Challenges in topology optimization for hybrid additive–subtractive manufacturing: A review	13
Time Dependent Scanning Path Optimization for the Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing Process	13
Approximate Length Scale Filter in Topology Optimization using Fourier Enhanced Neural Networks	12
Enhanced Invariance Class Partitioning using Discrete Curvatures and Conformal Geometry	12
Spectral Mesh-Free Quadrature for Planar Regions Bounded by Rational Parametric Curves	12
Closed-form Minkowski sums of convex bodies with smooth positively curved boundaries	12
Dividing a Sphere Hierarchically into a Large Number of Spherical Pentagons Using Equal Area or Equal Length Optimization	11
NURBS-Diff: A Differentiable Programming Module for NURBS	11
Geometry Design Using Function Representation on a Sparse Hierarchical Data Structure	11
An efficient prediction method for the dynamic deformation of thin-walled parts in flank milling	11
Topology Optimization of Self-supporting Porous Structures Based on Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces	11
The Construction of Conforming-to-shape Truss Lattice Structures via 3D Sphere Packing	10
Fabrication of doubly-curved CFRP shell structures with control over fiber directions	10
Singularity Structure Simplification of Hexahedral Meshes via Weighted Ranking	10
Improved Embedding of QR Codes onto Surfaces to be 3D Printed	10
Coupled Rigid-Block Analysis: Stability-Aware Design of Complex Discrete-Element Assemblies	10
Automatic Penalty and Degree Continuation for Parallel Pre-Conditioned Mesh Curving on Virtual Geometry	10
An analytical method for corner smoothing of five-axis linear paths using the conformal geometric algebra	10
Stretch-Based Hyperelastic Material Formulations for Isogeometric Kirchhoff–Love Shells with Application to Wrinkling	9
A Computational Design Tool for Gradual Transition of Knit Structures in Seamless Circular Knitting	9
Integrative design and fabrication methodology for bio-inspired folding mechanisms for architectural applications	9
Meshless Optimization of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Based Two-Fluid Heat Exchanger	9
CAD Model Details via Curved Knot Lines and Truncated Powers	9
A Shape Optimisation with the Isogeometric Boundary Element Method and Adjoint Variable Method for the Three-Dimensional Helmholtz Equation	9
Error-bounded Edge-based Remeshing of High-order Tetrahedral Meshes	9
Shape and Context-Based Recognition of Standard Mechanical Parts in CAD Models	9
A High-Accuracy Tool Path Generation (HATPG) Method for 5-Axis Flank Milling of Ruled Surfaces with a Conical Cutter Based on Instantaneous Envelope Surface Modelling	9
Smooth Analysis-Suitable Parameterization Based on a Weighted and Modified Liao Functional	9
Object Synthesis by Learning Part Geometry with Surface and Volumetric Representations	8
ReliefNet: Fast Bas-relief Generation from 3D Scenes	8

A Novel Shape Retrieval Method for 3D Mechanical Components Based on Object Projection, Pre-Trained Deep Learning Models and Autoencoder	8
Raw Scanned Point Cloud Registration with Repetition for Aircraft Fuel Tank Inspection	8
3D Statistical Head Modeling for Face/head-Related Product Design: A State-of-the-Art Review	8
A Novel Method for Assemblability Evaluation of Non-Ideal Cylindrical Parts Assembly	8
Rethinking Point Cloud Filtering: A Non-Local Position Based Approach	8
Extraction of Formal Manufacturing Rules from Unstructured English Text	8
Rapid Sketching of Woven Textile Behavior: The Experimental Use of Parametric Modeling and Interactive Simulation in the Weaving Process	8
A General Class of C1	8
Curvature-based R-Adaptive Planar NURBS Parameterization Method for I	8
Least Degree G1	8
High-Accuracy Mesh-Free Quadrature for Trimmed Parametric Surfaces and Volumes	7
Graph-Based Shape Analysis for Heterogeneous Geometric Datasets: Similarity, Retrieval and Substructure Matching	7
Conformal Microstructure Synthesis in Trimmed Trivariate Based V-Reps	7
Constant Winding Angle Curve on Revolution Surface and its Application	7
Semantic-driven Graph Transformations in Floor Plan Design	7
Constrained Form-Finding of Tension–Compression Structures using Automatic Differentiation	7
Geometry-based Assurance of Directional Solidification for Complex Topology-optimized Castings using the Medial Axis Transform	7
Fluid Flow-inspired Curvature-aware Print-paths from Hexahedral Meshes for Additive Manufacturing	7
Recognition of features in sheet metal parts manufactured using progressive dies	7
Computational Design of Laser-Cut Bending-Active Structures	7
Volumetric Boundary Correspondence for Isogeometric Analysis Based on Unbalanced Optimal Transport	7
How Does the Modeling Strategy Influence Design Optimization and the Automatic Generation of Parametric Geometry Variations?	7
A Level Set Based Density Method for Optimizing Structures with Curved Grid Stiffeners	6
Efficient contouring of functionally represented objects for additive manufacturing	6
Free-Floating Support Structure Generation	6
Two-Stage Sector Partition Path Planning Method for Automated Fiber Placement on Complex Surfaces	6
Robust and Accurate Feature Detection on Point Clouds	6
Fiber Layup Generation on Curved Composite Structures	6
FRAMED: An AutoML Approach for Structural Performance Prediction of Bicycle Frames	6
Construction of IGA-suitable Volume Parametric Models by the Segmentation–Mapping–Merging Mechanism of Design Features	6
Isogeometric Analysis and Bayesian Optimization on Efficient Weld Geometry Design for Remarkable Stress Concentration Reduction	6
Multilevel T-spline Approximation for Scattered Observations with Application to Land Remote Sensing	6
Deep Patch-based Global Normal Orientation	6
CAD-Integrated Form-Finding of Structural Membranes Using Extended Catmull–Clark Subdivision Surfaces	6
Deep Shape Representation with Sharp Feature Preservation	6
Structure-Aware Denoising for Real-world Noisy Point Clouds with Complex Structures	6
Geometric Stability Classification: Datasets, Metamodels, and Adversarial Attacks	6
Feature Points Recognition of Computerized Numerical Control Machining Tool Path Based on Deep Learning	6
A Review of a B-spline based Volumetric Representation: Design, Analysis and Fabrication of Porous and/or Heterogeneous Geometries	6
SDF-RVD: Restricted Voronoi Diagram on Signed Distance Field	6
Designing Asymptotic Geodesic Hybrid Gridshells	6
Curvature and Feature-Aware Print-Paths from Hexahedral Meshes for Additive Manufacturing	6
Explicit Tunnels and Cavities Control Using SIMP and MMA in Structural Topology Optimization	6
Combining High-Order Metric Interpolation and Geometry Implicitization for Curved r	6
Implicit Randomized Progressive-Iterative Approximation for Curve and Surface Reconstruction	6
Parametric Surface Fitting on Airborne Lidar Point Clouds for Building Reconstruction	6
Universal material template for heterogeneous objects with applications to additive manufacturing	6
Finite Element Implicit 3D Subsurface Structural Modeling	6