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Item Using Parallel Computing Techniques to Algorithmically Generate Voronoi Support and Infill Structures for 3D Printed Objects(University of Texas at Austin, 2019) Williams, T.; Langehennig, S.; Ganter, M.; Storti, D.Many methods of 3D printing rely on support and infill structures in order to produce quality parts. This paper formulates an algorithm that produces support and/or infill structures based on Voronoi cells for objects described by a function or a closed triangulated mesh. The algorithm utilizes Voronoi structures with a high degree of customization provided to the end user, and takes advantage of parallel computing to cut down on the computation time required to generate these structures. The aforementioned method is novel because it uses Voronoi structures as supports and combines support and infill generation into a single process, displaying the flexibility of Voronoi foam structures in 3D printing applications. The primary focus is the implementation of the algorithm itself and the customization capabilities it provides.