Enhanced 3D printed support block

A 3D printed support block comprising:

• a bottom surface having a vacuum connection;
• a top surface having at least one vacuum hole;
• at least one recessed area having at least one surface that is offset from the top surface;
• at least one vacuum channel extending from the vacuum connection to the at least one vacuum hole, wherein the 3D printed support block, when in use during a manufacturing process, directly contacts an article to be supported during the manufacturing process;
• and
• a magnet channel extending from the top surface or the at least one surface of the at least one recessed area towards the bottom surface.