{"id":9131,"date":"2026-04-07T07:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartfactory.lt\/?p=9131"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:21:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:21:43","slug":"3d-printing-proof-of-concept-first-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartfactory.lt\/lt\/3d-printing-proof-of-concept-first-step\/","title":{"rendered":"The first print is always the hardest"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first print is always the hardest
\nIt is not necessarily because of technical challenges, but instead because of the psychological factor.<\/p>\n

When our CEO initially meets with clients, he goes through their entire workflows with them as they describe them to ensure everything is understood clearly. During this process, he asks questions about where the challenges in their workflows lie.<\/p>\n

Once he has obtained this information and feels confident in understanding those challenges, he begins developing ideas on how to use 3D printing as a solution.<\/p>\n

However, at this point, the explanations seem somewhat theoretical; everything still feels theoretical until they actually print a part for the first time.<\/p>\n

Once they receive their completed printed part, they now have a physical item to:<\/p>\n

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  1. Hold \ud83e\udd32<\/li>\n
  2. Test \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f<\/li>\n
  3. Insert into their assembly \ud83d\udd29<\/li>\n
  4. Verify what works and what does not \u2714\ufe0f\u274c<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    At that point, it becomes a proof of concept.<\/p>\n

    After receiving their proof of concept, most individuals who were initially hesitant find that their confidence increases rapidly.<\/p>\n

    This is why we encourage individuals to:<\/p>\n

    Give 3D printing a try. Try 3D printing in your own work environment. Use and assess the physical material produced via 3D printing. Witness the outcome yourself.<\/p>\n

    In most cases, the hardest part of the entire process is the first step. Once you have taken that first step, everything else becomes easier for everyone involved.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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