Design for Additive Manufacturing
To get the full benefits of 3D printing, you need to design intentionally for the technology. Unlock the maximum potential of your applications with our design for additive manufacturing resources.
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![3D-printed lift bracket in titanium with holes for lightweightness](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/8ff24b0e-57a3-0157-62d1-fa4ac9734eb5/6b790314-cf59-456b-893a-e97dce8de679/ssm-slm-titanium-lift-brackets.jpg?w=3840&q=90&lossless=true&auto=format)
Design guidelines
We’ve put together our trusted tips, tricks, and best practices to get you off to a solid start. If you’ve been wondering whether a material allows for interlocking parts or embossing, or if you just want to avoid common design mistakes, check out our handy design guides.
Training courses
Browse our training courses to level up your skills in design for additive manufacturing.
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An ideal introduction to industrial 3D printing. An AM expert will guide you through the basics of the most popular technologies, plus when and where it makes sense to print your parts.
![Focus on plastic, 3D-printed parts with two trainees sitting on their laptops in the background](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/8ff24b0e-57a3-0157-62d1-fa4ac9734eb5/6ed0f58b-d6b2-49c7-9d97-f5fe51934d1a/magics-training-example-different-3d-printed-structures.jpg?w=3840&q=90&lossless=true&auto=format)
Discover various methodologies and workflows for working with polymers, plus gain insight into the cost savings, integrated functionality, and increased performance associated with design for additive manufacturing (DfAM).
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Discover various methodologies and workflows for metal 3D printing, plus gain insight into the cost savings, integrated functionality, and increased performance associated with design for additive manufacturing (DfAM).