Expert Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) consulting, CAD optimization, and part redesign services — so your parts print stronger, lighter, and at lower cost.
Parts designed for traditional manufacturing (milling, casting, injection molding) almost always waste the full potential of 3D printing. DFAM closes that gap.
Thick walls everywhere — adds cost and introduces internal stresses and warping
Printed flat — weakest layer-line orientation dominates strength
Over-designed geometry — material and print time wasted on unnecessary mass
Needs heavy support structures — increases material cost, print time, and post-processing labor
Hidden failure risks — stress concentrations lead to unexpected breakage in service
Optimized wall thickness — minimum material for maximum strength using lattice and topology optimization
Built along load paths — fibers and layers aligned with functional stress directions
Part fewer, print once — consolidate assemblies into single printed components
Self-supporting geometry — designed to print with zero or minimal supports
Validated for real-world use — FEA simulation and testing before the first layer is printed
Whether you're starting from a sketch, a legacy CAD file, or a physical prototype — our engineers optimize every aspect of your design for additive manufacturing.
Mathematically optimized geometry that removes material where it's not needed, leaving only the load-bearing structure. Result: lighter, stronger parts with less material cost.
Custom internal lattice structures that reduce weight by 40–80% while maintaining stiffness. We design the right infill pattern for your specific load case.
Finding the optimal print orientation to maximize strength along your part's load paths, minimize supports, and achieve the best surface finish where it matters.
Redesigning overhangs and vertical features to eliminate or reduce support structures — saving material, print time, and post-processing labor.
Turning multi-part assemblies into single printed components — eliminating fasteners, adhesives, and fit-up errors. Print once, install forever.
Finite Element Analysis to validate your design under real-world loads before printing. Know your safety factor, predict failure modes, and print with confidence.
Our DFAM process is fast, collaborative, and engineering-led — not a black box.
Submit your CAD file (STEP, STL, IGES, etc.) along with your part's function, load conditions, material preference, and budget.
Our engineers review your geometry, run FEA simulations, identify failure risks, and outline optimization opportunities.
We redesign your part using topology optimization, lattice structures, and print-orientation strategy. You review and approve.
We print your optimized design on our production-grade FDM, SLS, or SLA systems and ship directly to your door.
Upload your CAD file today and get a free DFAM review — including material recommendation, orientation analysis, and a cost estimate. No commitment required.