Part Orientation

Part orientation is the practice of orienting the different parts of a product in a specific way for manufacturing. By orienting the parts in a specific way, manufacturers can increase efficiency and reduce waste. In additive manufacturing, part orientation is the positioning of the part on the build platform before printing. There are a number of factors to consider when orienting a part, such as the type of printer, the size and shape of the part, and the desired finish.

Interest in Part Orientation grew 11% over the past year, compared to the year before, putting it at a current volume of 53K searches per month, as of last month.