The two-dimensional (2D) irregular packing problem is a combinatorial optimization problem with NP-complete characteristics, which is common in the production process of clothing, ships, and plate ...

Efficient utilization of materials in industrial processes is a significant challenge, particularly in furniture manufacturing, sheet metal cutting, and other sectors requiring precise material ...

Geeky holidaymakers wanting to take more on a trip, as well as delivery firms trying to maximise loads and storage, could benefit from a new algorithm that packs collections of differently sized 2D ...

Nutella’s manufacturer Ferrero partnered with its advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather Italia to devise a plan to get people to buy more Nutella. Their idea? Have an algorithm design the packaging. The ...