Welcome to Your Occupational Therapy 3D Printing Resource

A free website with tutorials, a printable assistive device library, and beginner-friendly explanations of how 3D printing works.

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About the Website

The website brings together three things in one place. A simple explanation of how 3D printing works, tutorials written for people running their first print, and a library of assistive devices you can download and print.

Why This Resource Was Created

Occupational therapy programs rarely teach 3D printing, so most practitioners start with no hands-on training and no clear first step. General printing guides often skip the clinical side, leaving practitioners searching for guidance that connects printing to patient care. This website collects those instructions, a printable device library, and a beginner's explanation of the technology in one place.

Who This Website is For

This website is intended for occupational therapy practitioners and students interested in learning about 3D printing, especially beginners or those looking for a place to get started.

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Get Started

This section is designed to help occupational therapy practitioners begin learning about 3D printing by providing a simple starting point and guiding them to the information they need.

What Is 3D Printing

A simple introduction to what 3D printing is and how it works

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Basic Process

A basic overview of the main steps involved with 3D printing

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What You Need

Basic tools and materials needed before printing

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Beginner Tips

Helpful things to keep in mind when getting started

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Next Steps

Ready to dive deeper? Work through the tutorials or open the device library to find files to print.

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