In this paper, we present a new computer-controlled weaving technology that enables the fabrication of woven structures in the shape of given 3D surfaces by using threads in non-traditional materials with high bending-stiffness, allowing for multiple applications with the resultant woven fabrics. A new weaving machine and a new manufacturing process are developed to realize the function of 3D surface weaving by the principle of short-row shaping. A computational solution is investigated to convert input 3D freeform surfaces into the corresponding weaving operations (indicated as W-code) to guide the operation of this system. A variety of examples using cotton threads, conductive threads and optical fibres are fabricated by our prototype system to demonstrate its functionality.

翻译：本文提出一种新型计算机控制编织技术，能够利用高弯曲刚度非常规材料线材，按照给定三维曲面形状制造编织结构，所得编织织物可应用于多种场景。通过短行成形原理，开发了新型编织机与制造工艺，实现了三维曲面编织功能。研究了一种计算方法，将输入的三维自由曲面转换为相应编织操作指令（W代码），以指导系统运行。使用棉线、导电线及光纤等多种材料，通过原型系统制造了一系列示例，验证了该技术的功能性。