Fig. 4: Toolpath optimization techniques.
From: Non-planar additive manufacturing with hydrogels: a review of flow control and toolpath strategies
A Schematic of Eulerian path toolpath optimization in a 7-step process. Reproduced from66, © 2022 Elsevier, with permission. B Minimal surface techniques following the Enneper-Weisenstrass algorithm41. C Schematic of conventional slicing of a layer (left) and slicing following the stress distribution optimization method (right). D Adaptive slicing with non-planar layers as the result of varying nozzle orientation67.
