Design Guides, Tutorials & Documentation
Everything you need to optimize your designs for 3D printing. From beginner tutorials to advanced design guides, we've got you covered.
Design Guides
Essential guidelines for designing parts optimized for 3D printing
Design for FDM Printing
Complete guide to designing parts for Fused Deposition Modeling. Covers wall thickness, overhangs, supports, and infill considerations.
Download GuideDesign for SLA/DLP Printing
Optimize your designs for resin-based printing. Learn about orientation strategies, support placement, and achieving fine details.
Download GuideDesign for SLS Printing
Master powder bed fusion design. Covers nesting strategies, feature resolution, and designing for complex assemblies.
Download GuideDesign for Metal Printing
Essential guide for DMLS/SLM design. Learn about support strategies, thermal management, and post-processing considerations.
Download GuideFile Preparation
Learn how to prepare and export your CAD files for 3D printing
STL Export Best Practices
Learn the optimal settings for exporting STL files from various CAD software. Covers mesh resolution, file repair, and quality checks.
Read TutorialFixing Common Mesh Errors
Identify and repair common mesh issues like non-manifold edges, inverted normals, and intersecting faces before printing.
Read Tutorial3MF vs STL: Which to Use
Understand the differences between 3MF and STL file formats. Learn when to use each format for optimal results.
Read TutorialSTEP Files for Production
Why STEP files are preferred for production orders. Learn how to export STEP files while preserving design intent.
Read TutorialMaterial Datasheets
Technical specifications and properties for all available materials
Thermoplastics (FDM)
Photopolymer Resins (SLA/DLP)
Video Tutorials
Watch step-by-step guides on designing and preparing files for 3D printing
Getting Started with 3D Printing
A beginner's guide to 3D printing fundamentals and how to place your first order.
Designing for Metal Printing
Learn the key design considerations for DMLS metal 3D printing.
Optimizing Support Structures
How to minimize supports while maintaining part quality.
Post-Processing Techniques
Complete guide to finishing 3D printed parts professionally.
Quick Reference
Essential specifications at a glance
Accepted File Formats
- STL (recommended for prototyping)
- STEP / STP (recommended for production)
- 3MF
- OBJ
- IGES
Minimum Feature Sizes
| FDM Wall Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| SLA Wall Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| SLS Wall Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| DMLS Wall Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Minimum Hole Diameter | 1.0 mm |
Maximum Build Sizes
| FDM | 900 × 600 × 900 mm |
| SLA | 340 × 340 × 410 mm |
| SLS | 395 × 395 × 500 mm |
| DMLS | 280 × 280 × 360 mm |
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