Generative design Generative design is getting mature, and in my opinion it is generating a bigger market for additve manufacturing than we all expect. https://autodeskresearch.com/projects/dreamcatcher http://hackrod.com/ https://autodeskresearch.com/blog/gentle-introduction-generative-design (see video) http://3dprintingindustry.com/news/ntopology-releases-free-version-computer-generative-design-software-element-76719/ shape generator: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2016/ENU/Inventor-Help/files/GUID-D74F47F3-FE22-44EF-85BE-7C6B1F56DCF9-htm.html