As the nominees for the animated feature Oscar were unveiled this year, one thing was clear: 2D and 2D-influenced animated films are dominating awards season. Among this year’s nominees, “The Boy and ...

2DL and 3DL are made from thermoplastic films applied over a substrate like MDF or particleboard to create a panel or contoured component. Vinyl and polyester are the most common materials. They are ...

There are many Disney fans out there who long for the days of traditional, artful, hand-drawn animation, harkening back to the golden days of the Disney Renaissance. Now, after practical years of ...

Two-dimensional laminates (2DL), three-dimensional laminates (3DL), and film are versatile surfaces in commercial and residential environments that offer excellent options for design freedom, ...

A research group led by Professor Minoru Osada (he, him) and postdoctoral researcher Yue Shi (she, her) at the Institute for Future Materials and Systems (IMaSS), Nagoya University in Japan, has ...

The development of 2D materials has been driven by the need for materials that can operate at the nanoscale while maintaining high performance. Boron, in its 2D form, has shown exceptional stability ...

3D computer animation is the go-to style for most studios making animated films today. However, traditional hand-drawn 2D animation once ruled over the industry and is sorely missed in the modern ...