While digital manufacturing using 3D printing is a relatively new field, there are already established best practices when it comes to designing products for digital manufacturing. In this session, Dima Elissa will discuss how to begin the design process for digital manufacturing and discuss the specific challenges and how they can be overcome. She’ll share what the technology can and can’t do and how to best optimize design within these parameters. She’ll also discuss how to apply traditional manufacturing methods to 3D digital design – specifically, she’ll discuss the different software available, as well as standards and best practices. Finally, she’ll touch on how to consider available options, constraints, and limitations to achieve your design goals quickly and efficiently.

Dima is an innovator and technology thought leader, named to Chicago Tribune’s BlueSky Vault Top 100 Entrepreneurs in Chicago. Her current venture VisMed-3D is a biomedical design and consulting firm, which has emerged as the leader in 3D biomedical visualization and printing in personalized medicine. Alongside this innovative start-up, she is pursuing her passion — devoting time, energy, and guidance to women founders and entrepreneurs. As an adjunct faculty member teaching entrepreneurship, an entrepreneur-in-residence, or in-demand speaker, she exemplifies her commitment to giving back and paying it forward. Follow her @dimaelissa and @vismed3d.