Topology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000450",
  "term": "Topology",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "The spatial arrangement of geometric elements and their connectivity in a 3D model, independent of the model's specific dimensions or shape. It describes how vertices, edges, and faces are connected to form a continuous surface or solid. In the context of generative design, software analyzes a part's load paths and boundary conditions to determine the most efficient material distribution, resulting in a new topology that maintains structural performance with reduced mass.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/topology/"
}