LaserOrigami: laser-cutting 3D objects

@article{Mller2013LaserOrigamiL3,
  title={LaserOrigami: laser-cutting 3D objects},
  author={Stefanie M{\"u}ller and Bastian Kruck and Patrick Baudisch},
  journal={CHI '13 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems},
  year={2013}
}
We present LaserOrigami, a rapid prototyping system that produces 3D objects using a laser cutter. LaserOrigami is substantially faster than traditional 3D fabrication techniques such as 3D printing and unlike traditional laser cutting the resulting 3D objects require no manual assembly. The key idea behind LaserOrigami is that it achieves three-dimensionality by folding and stretching the workpiece, rather than by placing joints, thereby eliminating the need for manual assembly. LaserOrigami… 
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