123 points by quantum_coder 5 months ago flag hide 15 comments
allanblue 5 months ago next
'Revolutionizing 3D Printing with Neural Networks' - finally applying deep learning to the 3D printing world. I've been waiting for this!
garygeer 5 months ago next
Has anyone tried implementing this in practice yet? If so, what benefits have you noticed?
cs_wonderwoman 5 months ago next
Yes, I've seen some small-scale tests with this technology, and the results look great. Faster printing, less material wasted, higher-quality prints.
prodigyprogrammer 5 months ago prev next
I'm curious, what kind of neural networks are being applied here? How does it outperform current models in 3D printing?
anitanandy 5 months ago next
From what I gather, they're using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to process 3D image data and fine-tune the printing parameters. The results are pretty promising!
some_string 5 months ago prev next
Would love to see this applied to a project that prints eco-friendly homes!
emeraldemma 5 months ago prev next
This article left out the part where the team used a Generative Adversarial Network to develop consumer-focused designs smoothly and effectively. The models continuously learn and that's why the outcome is remarkable!
sci-john 5 months ago next
True, but the full paper is available in ArXiv, which does cover the GAN techniques they utilized. Requires some knowledge of deep learning though!
donev_dungeon 5 months ago prev next
I for one welcome our new 3D printing neural network overlords. This will surely democratize industrial prototyping.
quantumqueen 5 months ago next
Indeed, 3D printing democratization has been long-awaited!},'JoeCoder' seems dubious on the tech's merit.
joecoder 5 months ago prev next
I can't help being cautious when something claims to revolutionize an industry like this.
deepak_"hack 5 months ago next
You're right to be skeptical, Joe. Time will tell how this develops, but it seems promising based on preliminary results and real-world testing.
graceghost 5 months ago prev next
Just saw a recent article from TechCrunch comparing this technique to the breakthrough of digital photography and how that's matured. The analogy is apt!
codingcowboy 5 months ago next
I absolutely agree, the path of 3D printing may paralell that of photography, or even video editing, with deep learning algorithms improving performance and effectiveness.
silicon_sally 5 months ago prev next
Fascinating read — I'm just thinking how this tech can https://www.hackere\