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# How to Design a 3D Printed Vacuum Gripper with Markforged

<https://blog.exbuild.com/how-to-design-a-3d-printed-vacuum-gripper-with-markforged#> [Markforged](https://blog.exbuild.com/author/markforged) on Apr 16, 2025 11:30:00 AM

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Turning a design into a physical part that you can use in your manufacturing process is easier than ever with 3D printing. But how do you quickly design a custom part that can safely and securely move difficult-to-grip parts with large surfaces?

End-of-arm tools like vacuum grippers are a great example of parts that can be custom-made for each job but often incorporate other off-the-shelf components. In this video, we'll show you how to make a strong, custom-printed part like this.

We’ll do a deep dive into the design considerations you need to make when designing for additive, like how to:

- Design internal channels that maintain strong air suction
- Size part features to be compatible with on-the-shelf hardware
- Properly utilize support overrides to your advantage

Check out the video above for a comprehensive tutorial on designing a custom end-of-arm vacuum gripper that incorporates off-the-shelf parts. By the end of this video, you will be able to design a single EOAT that's strong, reliable, and easy to install.

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Markforged is transforming manufacturing by addressing 3D printing as a holistic problem. Their process innovations are only possible by a combined effort in advanced cloud computing, cutting-edge materials science, and industrial design.

         

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