It's finally available! One of the most requested features in our Eiger software was the ability to customize the support structure. You can now freely design the support structures of your components in the Eiger software. The structure can now be added and removed as desired in certain geometries. This allows both material [...]
Markforged's software capabilities and global market reach accelerate the adoption of Digital Metal's reliable and production-ready binder jetting solution WATERTOWN, Massachusetts --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Markforged (NYSE: MKFG), maker of the integrated metal and carbon fiber additive manufacturing platform, The Digital Forge, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Höganäs AB for [...]
Replacing aluminum components with 3D-printed carbon fiber. A recent severe aluminum shortage among industrial suppliers has led to sharp price increases. Since January 2021, aluminum prices have risen by over 50%, and experts expect the increase to continue over the next two years. According to Jyske Bank [...]
Scaling Your Additive Manufacturing - Eiger Fleet Eiger Fleet enables greater control and automation of distributed manufacturing. On September 13, 2021, at RAPID + TCT 2021, Markforged announced "Eiger Fleet," a cloud-based software solution designed to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing processes at scale. Eiger Fleet helps [...]
3D Printing Night in Darmstadt - Review 👉 What an evening! More than 130 people accepted our invitation and attended our 3D Printing Night in Darmstadt last Thursday. In a relaxed atmosphere, participants enjoyed a BBQ and drinks, networked, and talked shop about additive manufacturing. All [...]
3D Printing Night in Darmstadt We're looking forward to the 3D Printing Night in Darmstadt! A relaxed evening of discussions about additive manufacturing. Of course, there will be a BBQ and drinks. We'll also be demonstrating all of Markforged's 3D printers live in action, as well as selected practical examples. My colleagues and I will be available [...]
Average runtimes in your production 👉 Do the average runtimes roughly match those in your production? The Fraunhofer Institute has published a study showing the average annual runtimes of machines in the toolmaking sector. A traditional CNC machine is used for approximately 2,835 hours per year. The top performer in the study is wire erosion with [...]
Interview with KEM Konstruktion: How to Increase the Strength of Components with Carbon Fibers Although 3D printing with carbon fibers has been around for a long time, it has only gained traction in recent years. One reason for this is that carbon fibers can significantly increase the strength and durability of parts. In the interview [...]
Sustainability with 3D Printing: The Future of the Manufacturing Industry The topic of sustainability has permeated all debates and discourses in business and politics for some time now. Even with the steady increase in e-mobility in transport and the use of renewable energies, one particular problem child remains: the conventional supply chain. Especially in terms of availability, the coronavirus pandemic has shown that [...]
Markforged takes off! New materials for aviation. At Markforged, we listen carefully to our customers, understand their needs, and act accordingly. Our new "flight-worthy" materials are here. Onyx FR-A and Carbon Fiber FR-A are being introduced to meet the demands of the aerospace, transportation, and automotive industries—for the strongest, lightest, and safest parts of all [...]
