Achieving Micron-Level Tolerances: CAD Optimization for Sub-10µm 3D Printing

Achieve successful micro-scale 3D prints by optimizing tolerances, wall thickness, support strategies, microfluidic channels, and material selection in your CAD models from the start.

What Attendees will Learn

1. Tolerance-driven design — How to define resolution and tolerance constraints that translate directly from CAD intent to sub-10µm printed geometry.
2. Geometry-aware fabrication — Principles for engineering wall thickness, aspect ratios, and orientation to maintain structural fidelity at micron scale.
3. Support-free design strategies — Leveraging self-supporting geometries and build orientation to preserve feature integrity without post-processing trade-offs.
4. Integrated material-process thinking — Matching resin properties, shrinkage behavior, and export parameters to your application’s functional requirements.