Vacuum-Assisted Printing Vacuum-assisted printing uses a vacuum system to hold parts securely on the build plate or mold surface, ensuring stability, alignment, and dimensional accuracy. It enhances bed adhesion, reducing warping, lifting, or layer shifting. Vacuum-assistance is particularly useful for flexible filaments, thin-walled structures, and delicate details. Advanced systems integrate vacuum channels, pressure sensors, and adaptive suction control for consistent layer bonding and print reliability. Proper design and configuration enhance print stability, surface finish, and mechanical properties, expanding applications in functional parts, composites, and multi-material assemblies. |