10 Lead Magnet Ideas for 3D printing

A guided 14-step prototyping checklist paired with pull-down print templates. It helps teams iterate faster by catching design-for-print issues early and standardizing settings across parts.

An interactive calculator that estimates material costs, print time, and energy for common materials (PLA, PETG, ABS, resins). It lets teams compare materials and processes to choose the best trade-off between performance and cost.

An AI wrapper that ingests your CAD specs or rough model and outputs optimized print settings and suggested design tweaks for strength, weight, and printability. It saves time by reducing trial-and-error in slicer prep and yields more reliable first prints.

A downloadable library of 50+ modular, CAD-ready parts (enclosures, brackets, fasteners, hinges) with assembly tips and BOMs. Each part is ready for quick drop-in and easy customization, speeding early-stage prototyping.

A practical guide with checklists and examples for turning 2D drawings into printable 3D models, including tolerances and fit types. It helps designers avoid common modeling mistakes that derail printing.

A 7-day email course (or PDF) covering slicing basics, support strategies, and common print failures with fixes. It accelerates onboarding for design teams new to 3D printing.

Editable spreadsheet to estimate material, print time, post-processing, and overhead per part. Includes presets for FDM and SLA and a built-in break-even analysis.

Step-by-step finishing workflows (sanding, smoothing, painting) with tool lists, safety notes, and finish-quality checklists. Designed for design teams delivering higher-quality prototypes and small-batch production.

A concise catalog of top 20 failure modes, with quick causes and fixes and a diagnostic flowchart. Helps teams reduce scrap and improve first-print success rates.

Directory of vetted service bureaus, regional makerspaces, and filament suppliers. Includes quick-reference specialties, lead times, and contact details to accelerate outsourcing or material sourcing.