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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Numerical integration on 2D/3D arbitrary domains: Adaptive quadrature/cubature rule for domains with curved boundaries	97
A validity- and kinematics-aware approach for optimizing fabrication orientation	46
Point-normal convexity preserving curve interpolation	45
Conformal Marked Bisection for Local Refinement of n-Dimensional Un	44
Reinforcement learning based automatic block decomposition of solid models for hexahedral meshing	40
Non-uniform subdivision schemes of ωB-spline curves and surfaces w	40
Reconstruction and Preservation of Feature Curves in 3D Point Cloud Processing	37
Onion-Hash: A Compact and Robust 3D Perceptual Hash for Asset Authentication	35
Feature Points Recognition of Computerized Numerical Control Machining Tool Path Based on Deep Learning	34
Computational design of asymptotic geodesic hybrid gridshells via propagation algorithms	33
Curvature-based R-Adaptive Planar NURBS Parameterization Method for I	32
On the Efficiency of the Advancing-Front Surface Mesh Generation Algorithm	28
EPR-Net: Enhanced patch representation network for point cloud normal estimation	26
Higher-degrees Hybrid Non-uniform Subdivision Surfaces	25
Truncated hierarchical GNURBS for adaptive spline surface fitting	25
Local Decomposition of Hexahedral Singular Nodes into Singular Curves	24
Robust Model Reconstruction Based on the Topological Understanding of Point Clouds Using Persistent Homology	23
Architectural Structures from Quad Meshes with Planar Parameter Lines	23
Harmonic-based sweeps need not yield volumetric parameterizations	22
Interactive 3D structural design in virtual reality using preference-based topology optimization	22
Interactive Structural Topology Optimization with Subjective Scoring and Drawing Systems	22
Gen-Porous: An INR-based generative framework for multiscale TPMS-like porous structure design and optimization	21
A Functional Classification of Text Annotations for Engineering Design	21
Point containment algorithms for constructive solid geometry with unbounded primitives	20
SDF-CWF: Consolidating Weak Features in High-Quality Mesh Extraction from Signed Distance Functions	19

Editorial Board	19
Towards G1	19
An Enriched Polyhedral-based Simulation for the Contact Modeling with Form Defects and Mechanical Loads	19
Shape factors and shoulder points for shape control of rational Bézier curves	18
Deep Shape Representation with Sharp Feature Preservation	17
An analytical method for corner smoothing of five-axis linear paths using the conformal geometric algebra	17
Machine learning-based 3D scan coverage prediction for smart-control applications	17
Fast Parallel Evaluation of Exact Geometric Predicates on GPUs	17
Isogeometric Level Set-Based Topology Optimization for Geometrically Nonlinear Plane Stress Problems	17
Editorial Board	17
LayerLock: Layer-Wise Collision-Free Multi-Robot Additive Manufacturing Using Topologically Interlocked Space-Filling Shapes	16
Persistent homology-driven optimization of effective relative density range for triply periodic minimal surfaces	16
A computational implementation of Vector-based 3D Graphic Statics (VGS) for interactive and real-time structural design	16
IF-TONIR: Iteration-free Topology Optimization based on Implicit Neural Representations	16
Multiscale topology optimization for solid–lattice–void hybrid structures through an ordered multi-phase interpolation	16
A Novel Approach For Estimation of Profile Deviation Based on Poles and Pole Circles for the Inspection of 2D Free-form Profiles	16
Gradient design and fabrication methodology for interleaved self-locking kirigami panels	16
A scheme for the extraction of mid-surfaces from BIM models of complex steel nodes in bridge structures	15
ToyAssembler: Sewing Patterns into a 3D Toy by Automatic Pre-Positioning	15
Bi-cubic Scaffold Surfaces	15
Hybrid Manufacturing Process Planning for Arbitrary Part and Tool Shapes	15
Editorial Board	15
High-order curvilinear mesh generation from third-party meshes	14
Editorial Board	14
Editorial Board	14
Structural regularity detection and enhancement for surface mesh reconstruction in reverse engineering	14
Multi-axis rough milling tool path generation based on 3D Hodge decomposition of vector fields	14
A Globalized and Preconditioned Newton-CG Solver for Metric-Aware Curved High-Order Mesh Optimization	13
Editorial Board	13
Editorial Board	13
eCAD-Net: Editable Parametric CAD Models Reconstruction from Dumb B-Rep Models Using Deep Neural Networks	12
Part orientation fused shape optimization for minimisation of print time and material waste in extrusion-based 3D printing	12
Direct mesh-free topology optimization using random feature method	12
Optimized PHT-to-NURBS conversion: A weighted rectangle partition approach	12
Efficient Parallel Thinning of 3d Objects on the Body-centered Cubic Lattice	12
Wrinkles Realistic Clothing Reconstruction by Combining Implicit and Explicit Method	12
A divide-and-conquer algorithm for curve fitting	12
Scattered Points Interpolation with Globally Smooth B-Spline Surface using Iterative Knot Insertion	12
Curvature Gradient-estimation Using CT Sinogram and its Application to Reverse Engineering	12
Principal stress field-guided optimization for rib structure generation	12
Constrained Form-Finding of Tension–Compression Structures using Automatic Differentiation	11
Shape-supervised Dimension Reduction: Extracting Geometry and Physics Associated Features with Geometric Moments	11
MortonTrie: An efficient trie-based data structure for adaptive mesh refinement in geometric modeling	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
Editorial Board	11
Recognizing geometric primitives in 3D point clouds of mechanical CAD objects	11
Presenting a Method to Generate Existing and Novel Girihs (Islamic Geometric Patterns) for All Systems and Families Based on 7-Fold Patterns	11
B-spline curve interpolation to ordered points through shape quality optimization	11
Generalizing feature preservation in iso-surface extraction from triple dexel models	11

Challenges in topology optimization for hybrid additive–subtractive manufacturing: A review	11
Functional map-based reflection intrinsic symmetry detection and symmetrization for 2D deformable shapes	11
A Parallel Variational Mesh Quality Improvement Method for Tetrahedral Meshes Based on the MMPDE Method	10
FRAMED: An AutoML Approach for Structural Performance Prediction of Bicycle Frames	10
Linear-Time Algorithm for Computing the Bernstein–Bézier Coefficients of B-spline Basis Functions	10
Structural topology exploration through policy-based generation of equilibrium representations	10
Bringing Attention to CAD: Boundary Representation Learning via Transformer	10
An extended tuned subdivision scheme with optimal convergence for isogeometric analysis	10
Two-stage physics-informed deep neural networks framework for form-finding of tensegrity structures	10
Closing gaps in the digital thread with the Quality Information Framework (QIF) standard for a seamless geometry assurance process	10
Interactive design of developable surfaces by patch-based learning	9
Handlebody Plesiohedra Unchained: Topologically Interlocked Cell-Transitive 3-Honeycombs	9
Quadrilateral mesh generation based on foliation and meromorphic quadratic differential	9
P3	9
Bending-Reinforced Grid Shells for Free-form Architectural Surfaces	9
Multi-Scale and Irregularly Distributed Circular Hole Feature Extraction from Engine Cylinder Point Clouds	9
Forward and Inverse D-Form Modelling Based on Optimisation	9
Guest Editorial: Proceedings of SPM 2022 Symposium	9
Momentum-accelerated randomized geometric iterative methods for curve and surface approximation	9
Recent advancement in conformal cooling channels: A review on design, simulation and future trends	9
Hybrid Optimization-based Cutting Simulation for Soft Objects	9
Semantic-driven Graph Transformations in Floor Plan Design	9
An algorithm to compute the point inclusion of 2D planar shapes based on line segment substitution	9
Advancing Front Mesh Generation on Dirty Composite Surfaces	9
3D Shape Deformation Using Stick Figures	9
A Survey of Methods for Converting Unstructured Data to CSG Models	8
Anisotropic mesh spacing prediction using neural networks	8
Non-geodesic filament winding: Derivation process and resolution of a pair of ordinary differential equations in arc length based on vector projection	8
Explicit Tunnels and Cavities Control Using SIMP and MMA in Structural Topology Optimization	8
An efficient parallel mesh generation method for finite element based analysis of large complex architecture	8
How Does the Modeling Strategy Influence Design Optimization and the Automatic Generation of Parametric Geometry Variations?	8
Combining High-Order Metric Interpolation and Geometry Implicitization for Curved r	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
Mesh parameterization using elastic FEM with negative Poisson’s ratio material and triangle shape transformation	8
Flexible Kokotsakis Meshes with Skew Faces: Generalization of the Orthodiagonal Involutive Type	8
Advances and challenges in surface–surface intersection computation — An overview	8
Mixed-variable topology optimization for shell-infill structures with adaptive coating thickness	8
Robust Algebraic Curve Intersections with Tolerance Control	8
Editorial Board	8
Using an Embedded Multi User Inverse Kinematic Solver for Intuitive Modeling and Simulation	8