The benefit of rotational axes under the part means that the part can be rotated in unique ways. Here we can see that the layers no longer need to be planes - they can be spheres or cylinders.

Sphere and cylinders (along with cones, ellipsoids, hyperboloids, and paraboloids) are all a family of 3D surfaces known as quadrics. Using AI, we are able to find the optimal quadric for each portion of the model.

This approach can solve overhangs without needing support structure; thus, minimizing time, material and removal efforts. Additionally, it removes weakness of parallel planes.

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