In the days before computers and computer-aided design, draftsmen wanting to draw a "fair" curve through prescribed points would use a spline, a thin rod made of some flexible material such as bamboo.

Spline methods constitute a cornerstone of modern geometric design, providing versatile and efficient tools to represent curves and surfaces in a piecewise-polynomial fashion. Originating from ...

The continuation of our climb up the B-spline mountain. WARNING: The material in this series of articles is very math-intensive and not for the faint of heart. If you're already familiar with the ...

Emphasizing computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques, as well as sophisticated numerical control methods, this book allows engineers and technicians to utilize cutting edge design tools.

The SPLINE method fits a cubic spline curve to the input values. A cubic spline is a segmented function consisting of third-degree (cubic) polynomial functions joined together so that the whole curve ...

The ball spline, now 55 years old, is a motion component that has stood the test of time but has not stood still. Indeed, in recent years, this innovation has evolved with sizes and designs that allow ...