Languages for 3D Industrial Knitting

Explore the world of industrial computer-controlled knitting machines and their programming languages in this 41-minute conference talk from Strange Loop. Dive into the challenges of creating seamless three-dimensional fabric objects like gloves, sweaters, and architectural fabrics. Learn about the limitations of current programming languages for these machines and discover potential solutions for ensuring knittability, encoding constraints, and optimizing production speed. Examine various methods of describing knit structures and generating machine instructions, including the machine's native language and the compiler presented in the speaker's SIGGRAPH 2016 technical paper. Gain insights into needle operations, KnitSpeak, charts, KnitPaint, and other tools used in the industry. By the end of the talk, develop a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in programming 3D industrial knitting machines and the potential for improvement in this field.

Introduction
Topics
What is Knitting
Knitting Machines
How Knitting Machines Work
Needle Operations
KnitSpeak
Charts
KnitPaint
Nancy
Objects
Example
Conclusion