Components for classic cars from a modern 3D printer? 🤔RPG Industries, Inc. needed a new carburetor cover for an old classic car, but it was no longer available anywhere in the world! Conventional manufacturing was simply too expensive. While searching for options, the team came across Markforged 3D printers. With the help of a scan and reverse engineering, the component [...]
Carbon fiber reinforced, 3D printed tube bending die ✅ Rebula MTB builds custom and high-performance mountain bikes. They constantly need new tools and fixtures to manufacture these bikes. The team is currently using this 3D printed tube bending fixture made of Onyx and continuous carbon fiber to form the curves of the aluminum chainstays for a new bike model. A standard die with [...]
New podcast on additive manufacturing! In the latest podcast episode of Machercast with Christoph Krause, Ferdinand Bunte discusses the applications and possibilities of Markforged's composite and metal 3D printers. We offer an exclusive look behind the scenes. From carbon fiber reinforced components to metal 3D printing: Industrial 3D printing is now also becoming available to smaller companies [...]
3D Printing as an Advantage in a Competitive World "In this competitive world, you need every advantage you can get to produce components that can compete in the marketplace. 3D printing plays a hugely important role in that," says Jay Sofianek, Director of Engineering, Caldwell. Since implementing Markforged 3D printers [...]
Drag and drop to the 3D-printed prototype. KAJA sanitary fittings stand for clear design and quality Made in Germany. High-quality materials and excellent finishes transform KAJA fittings into masterful, trend-setting objects. The challenges facing the Kaja team are the development of attractive, high-quality fittings tailored to customer requirements that combine design and function. The developments [...]
Bionic construction with metal 3D printing for the flagship model 911 GT2 RS. Markforged investor and user Porsche AG is using pistons manufactured using metal 3D printing for its flagship model 911 GT2 RS. ✅ Bionic construction – Inspired by nature, the pistons were optimized so that material is only used where [...]
Why are holes always round? SOLIDWORKS offers a Hole Wizard that helps designers create standard-compliant holes. But in the age of additive manufacturing, round holes may not always be necessary or useful. Why are holes round? Because drill bits are round. Because screws are round. Because [...]
Product Development with SOLIDWORKS Topology Optimization Every designer's goals should be shorter development times, fulfilling function and application, and maximizing cost-effectiveness. Unfortunately, the reality is often different – and some stumbling blocks can arise, such as: Can I even manufacture this this way? Won't this make the overall design [...]
"3D printing pure copper with the Markforged Metal X system is faster and more cost-effective than purchasing complex machined components." A German automotive manufacturer with global operations is printing custom spot welding electrodes from pure copper! According to a maintenance manager at the company, component costs were reduced by 50% and lead times were reduced by [...]
Why is a subtractive cutting tool manufacturer turning to metal 3D printing? 🤯 Is metal 3D printing a complement to CNC machining or a competitor? This video dispels some misconceptions and provides a great insight into a cutting tool manufactured using the Markforged Metal X system. Does the part hold up under [...]
