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What should a strong, sturdy, comfortable chair look like? According to the optimization algorithms in Dreamcatcher, this is the best way to go (image courtesy of Autodesk).|Autodesk Dreamcatcher applies stress analysis and optimization algorithms to decide the best shape for a chair (image courtesy of Autodesk).

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April 13, 2017

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