Method of Multiaxis Three-Dimensional Printing with Intralayer Height Variation for Stairstep Effect Compensation.

The recent developments in multiaxis three-dimensional (3D) printing have got a large potential for expanding the capability of material extrusion based methods. Especially curved and nonplanar methods can improve buildability, surface quality, and mechanical performance. However, the challenges that arise from using them complicate their deployment.

Studying Force Patterns in an Alpine Ski Boot and Their Relation to Riding Styles and Falling Mechanisms.

In skiing, performance and safety can depend on small details. Consequently, the measurement of forces within the ski boots, which represent the essential form-fitting and force transmitting interface during skiing, will lead to enhanced performance and more importantly safety. This study presents a methodology to measure force patterns (continuous data acquisition) under laboratory as well as realistic slope conditions.

Method to Investigate Multi-Axis Release Action of Ski Safety Bindings: A New Approach for Testing in Research and Development.

The authors developed and elaborated on a new method to release ski bindings by utilizing an industrial robot to simulate release movement showing a spatial repeatability of ± 0.06 mm. The parametric programming of the release parameters gave free control while executing repeatable release tests.

Living Poetry.

We introduce three of our interactive artworks that translate text into artificial creatures or creatures into text by means of user interaction. These installations make use of experimental literature, media archaeology, surrealism, artificial life, and algorithmic methods.