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A calibration coupon was designed to have a tolerance and dimensions that define nominal geometry and allow the measurement of variances occurring in X\u2013Y axes and curvature. Ten printing cycles were run on two stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers with two different resins. Additionally, the coupons were positioned in five positions on the build platform to assess errors caused by differences in positioning. Measurements were made on the X and Y axes. No statistical difference was noted between the coupons being printed in different positions on the build platform and between the two resins at both X and Y axes of measurement (p &gt; 0.05). Desktop 3D printers currently lack a standardized calibration protocol, which provides a closed loop for design and manufacturing of printed parts. 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