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Iterations can be expensive. So what’s the secret to getting the most out of them? Shamil Hargovan wanted to custom insoles because every single person’s foot is unique. He went through 72 iterations of his product before he was satisfied. Can you imagine what it would cost to go through 72 iterations at a factory? Shamil explained to Maker Paradise his secret weapon to iterate affordably. You might be familiar with 3D printing. But what you might not know is that 3D printing services are available in almost every country. You can also partner with a local hackerspace to access one for next to nothing. Shamil went a step further. “We purchased our 3D printer. It actually saved us a lot of money.” Let’s dive into the 3 lessons Shamil shared with Maker Paradise, when he used 3D printing technology to optimize his expenses and get a competitive product into the market. Lesson #1. Finding your niche How do you make sure your product will be well received and there will be a large req