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Last updated February 17, 2026
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Contour-following viscous extrusion control: NikeRecent Research Landscape

Misalignment in multi-layer additive deposition causes structural defects and material waste. Precision spatial synchronization between virtual masks and physical substrates ensures geometric fidelity in viscous material printing.

What technical problems is Nike addressing in Contour-following viscous extrusion control?

Non-planar surface deposition distortion

(6)evidences

Inaccurate positioning between the print head and the target substrate during high-resolution extrusion. Correcting this prevents pattern distortion and ensures structural integrity in complex geometries.

Inconsistent material deposition rates

(6)evidences

Inconsistent material flow and pressure fluctuations during extrusion onto non-flat geometries. Stabilizing deposition on curved surfaces prevents structural defects and geometric inaccuracies.