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 [...]
Our customer Cirnapro designs metal and plastic parts for mechanical engineering in batch sizes of 1-200 and has integrated a Markforged 3D printer into its production processes to complement its capabilities. The ability to reinforce with carbon and glass fiber, in particular, opens up a whole new production spectrum for the company! Request a demo part now! See for yourself [...]
PTZ Prototypenzentrum GmbH in Dresden has been producing metal and plastic prototypes for a wide variety of industries for over 20 years. PTZ has extensive experience with various additive manufacturing processes. No solution was found for particularly demanding applications – until the components could be additively manufactured on the Metal X. This tool cooler was originally made of aluminum [...]
"Just recently, I was asked in a conversation whether additive manufacturing will replace machining in the future." This is a very common question, a prejudice, and also a fear regarding 3D printing technology. Conventional manufacturing technologies such as CNC machining have proven themselves over decades and will, of course, continue to have their place in the future.
Our customer Shukla Medical's products are designed for orthopedic surgeons and feature time-saving features such as quick-connect couplings and multiple extraction options. "We are now able to produce prototypes more efficiently and bring products to market faster, which will keep us at the forefront of the industry!" - Zack Sweitzer, Product Development Manager at Shukla [...]
Our customer, Hockley Pattern Ltd, specializes in the design and manufacture of composite tools, production tools, assembly tools, fixtures, and a wide range of related products for the automotive and aerospace industries. Management is forward-looking and has invested strategically over the past 18 months. "We have a commitment to our customers to provide the right solutions [...]
As the coronavirus epidemic spreads worldwide, several initiatives have emerged within the 3D printing community. From hobbyists printing face shields to companies printing nasal swabs, it's been incredible to see people stepping up in the fight against COVID-19. The team at Markforged has participated in this initiative and is working with leading medical institutions [...]
How 3D printing can help in the fight against the coronavirus. 3D printing can help shorten the supply chain, but it's not a panacea. We are waging war against the coronavirus – COVID-19. In times of war, logistics and supply chains are critical to success – and ours are so tight that they're beginning to break. 3D printing – from [...]
Why design something new when old ideas often just need a fresh coat of paint? 3D-printed components at the AUTOFABRICA LIMITED motorcycle manufacturer create beautiful, one-of-a-kind motorcycles. Traditional craftsmanship meets modern 3D printing technology. AUTOFABRICA uses Markforged industrial 3D printers to print various components such as the battery box, headlight housing, and radiator shrouds. Directly from the [...]
Our customer Primetall requires custom fixtures for some components to clamp onto a TRUMPF laser welding machine. These fixtures were previously made of aluminum and were very heavy and expensive to manufacture. After some consideration, this fixture was optimized using additive manufacturing with a Markforged 3D printer. The fixture was manufactured with [...]
