Think Print-First 🧠

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The best 3D printed designs consider printing from the start.

The Print-First Mindset

Ask yourself:

How will this sit on the print bed?
Where are the overhangs?
What's the minimum feature size?
How will I remove supports?

Orientation Matters

The same model can be:

✅ Easy to print in one orientation
❌ Impossible in another

Design for Strength

Print orientation affects strength:

Strong: Load parallel to layers
Weak: Load perpendicular (can delaminate)

Design critical stress points to run along layers!

Key Takeaways

Design with printing in mind from the start

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Lesson 1 of 2 in Design Thinking