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30 on 3D: GrabCAD Print Pro Feature Support-as-Material

December 10, 2024 By Katie Elhardt

On this edition of 30 on 3D, Eric Alexander, Application Engineer, shows us how to create matte and glossy texture finishes for your design with support material using GrabCAD Print Pro.

Support-as-Material reduces the cost of bulky parts by using support material at their core. Create matte and glossy combined texture finishes on your design to print a dual glossy and matte surface. You can also improve the stability of tall parts with enforced support placed beneath a sacrificial shell, preventing the potential domino effect when printing multiple tall parts on one build. 

If you would like to learn more or if you have any questions, call us at 949.474.9222 or email us at [email protected]. 

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Meet Eric Alexander

Meet Eric Alexander, Application Engineer. Eric works alongside the sales team, providing engineering design services and enabling customers in finding the right additive solution for their production cycles. What Eric enjoys most about Purple is working with a variety of different companies on a wide range of projects.

Out of the office, Eric enjoys, surfing, playing guitar, and calisthenics. If you haven’t had the chance to meet Eric, make sure to stop by the office to say hi or connect with him on LinkedIn!

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