Z-Axis Calibration on the X-Series Since February 2021, attentive users of the Markforged X-Series will have noticed that, in addition to the bed scan, the printer also calibrates the Z-axis before starting the print job. This involves the print bed moving slightly up and down while the integrated laser checks the movement. However, this integrated calibration requires [...]
Predictive Maintenance: Maintenance Schedule Since November 2020, there's a new feature available for all composite 3D printers: the Maintenance Schedule. We've been asked about it many times, and now it's here. This feature, which is available free of charge to all users, alerts users when components of their 3D printer need to be replaced. Under Menu - Utilities - [...]
Larger build volume for the Desktop Series. Since December 2020, the build volume of the Desktop Series has been increased by 15% – and this was achieved solely through a software adjustment. Anyone who regularly works with Markforged 3D printers will be familiar with the purge line. This is the area where the printer deposits wet material before printing. [...]
Expanding Thin Features: The "Expand Thin Features" button in Eiger makes non-printable structures printable! This feature has been available in Eiger for some time, but as of October 2020, it was fundamentally improved. The idea behind this feature is that structures smaller than 0.4 mm cannot be printed [...]
3D-Printed Robot Grippers in Automation - ASS Luippold ASS Luippold Automation Systems&Service eK required highly stable yet lightweight robot grippers for transporting its printed circuit boards. The grippers printed with Markforged 3D printers met these requirements. What's more, expectations were even exceeded after installation. The designers developed the new [...]
The German 3D Printing Challenge 2021 starts now! Following the successful implementation of the South German 3D Printing Challenge 2020, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU) is organizing the 2021 competition nationwide together with renowned prize sponsors from the business world and with the support of the InnoSÜD transfer network. The application period runs from March 1 to May 31, 2021. The German 3D Printing Challenge is aimed at [...]
Bringing tomorrow's production into today - erler GmbH "With the Markforged Mark Two, we have a process-safe, reliable, and innovative manufacturing machine – without additional personnel costs!" – Michael Müller, Managing Director of erler GmbH For erler GmbH, the challenge was that for special machine construction as well as for individual and development parts [...]
Photo: DHBW Mannheim DHBW Mannheim relies on metal 3D printing with Markforged! 3D printing of industrial metals - an upgrade for a future-oriented mechanical engineering degree program. The latest acquisition by the Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University clearly demonstrates that its students have the best prerequisites for more: to become competent specialists with cutting-edge knowledge who can use the skills offered at DHBW Mannheim [...]
Markforged is going public! We are pleased to announce that Markforged is merging with A* | one to become a public company. The Markforged name will be retained, and the combined company will be listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol MKFG. This is an exciting next step on the road to [...]
Production processes optimized and cycle times increased. CORAM TOOLS GmbH faced the challenge of reducing downtime in its production facilities. With Markforged 3D printers, CORAM TOOLS GmbH can produce equipment such as fixtures and fixtures overnight that can withstand the enormous demands of production operations. This is manufacturing redefined! Watch the webinar now [...]
