Geometry kernel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000157",
  "term": "Geometry kernel",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "The core software component of a computer-aided design (CAD) or slicing program that defines and manipulates three-dimensional shapes. It contains the mathematical code for creating geometric primitives, performing Boolean operations, and generating complex surfaces like non-uniform rational B-splines (NURBS). The kernel's calculations determine the precise representation of a model's surfaces and boundaries, which is then translated into toolpaths for printing.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/geometry-kernel/"
}