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Download the guide to learn about Direct Metal Printing (DMP) and the key design advantages to producing parts optimized for functionality with almost no waste material. The guide starts with the basics of how metal powder is sintered by lasers layer by layer and expands on design techniques to drive efficiency. Plus, learn how to create complex geometries that could not be manufactured through any other process.

Download the design guide to learn:

  • Why Direct Metal Printing 
  • The Direct Metal Printing (DMP) Process
  • Basic Principles of DMP
  • Part Orientation Guidelines
  • Design Constraints
  • Design Guidelines
  • Post Processing