Luis Vincent Tejada Martinez , Ibrahim Coulibaly , Jean-François Witz , Antoine Weisrock , François Lesaffre , Xavier Boidin , Denis Najjar
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Abstract
In this article we introduce a Python module named’ ASAHM’ (Automated Subtractive Additive Hybrid Manufacturing) that generates G-code files for hybrid FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)/CNC (Computer Numerical Control) manufacturing, which can be used on multi-tool 3D printers from files generated by slicers such as Cura, Prusa Slicer, or Simplify3D. The module is based on the Trimesh library, which allows for common 3D mesh manipulations, and the Shapely library, used for the manipulation and analysis of 2D geometric shapes. By integrating contouring and surfacing operations that enable the machining of the entire 3D-printed geometries, ASAHM represents a first step towards the large-scale adoption of a hybrid FFF/CNC process.
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SoftwareX aims to acknowledge the impact of software on today''s research practice, and on new scientific discoveries in almost all research domains. SoftwareX also aims to stress the importance of the software developers who are, in part, responsible for this impact. To this end, SoftwareX aims to support publication of research software in such a way that: The software is given a stamp of scientific relevance, and provided with a peer-reviewed recognition of scientific impact; The software developers are given the credits they deserve; The software is citable, allowing traditional metrics of scientific excellence to apply; The academic career paths of software developers are supported rather than hindered; The software is publicly available for inspection, validation, and re-use. Above all, SoftwareX aims to inform researchers about software applications, tools and libraries with a (proven) potential to impact the process of scientific discovery in various domains. The journal is multidisciplinary and accepts submissions from within and across subject domains such as those represented within the broad thematic areas below: Mathematical and Physical Sciences; Environmental Sciences; Medical and Biological Sciences; Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Originating from these broad thematic areas, the journal also welcomes submissions of software that works in cross cutting thematic areas, such as citizen science, cybersecurity, digital economy, energy, global resource stewardship, health and wellbeing, etcetera. SoftwareX specifically aims to accept submissions representing domain-independent software that may impact more than one research domain.