How do I find the right industrial 3D printer for my applications? Let's be honest... ...the range of 3D printing technologies is constantly expanding. And indeed, most technologies have their place. Nevertheless, it's difficult to keep track of the technological confusion of additive manufacturing. We've created a checklist that [...]

2021 - What a year! We experienced many challenges – the pandemic, a flood disaster, and collapsed supply chains. Solutions inevitably had to be found. We are pleased that we have been able to help many companies with additive manufacturing as a reliable, profitable, and effective manufacturing technology. "If you keep doing what you've always done [...]

Additive Manufacturing Technology Day in Bad Aibling. Numerous participants found their way to us and, alongside Bavarian butter pretzels and coffee, discovered the Markforged 3D printers. In specialist presentations, we presented the technology and practical applications. The Markforged X7 and Mark Two were also in operation. Are you still milling or are you already printing? Highly stable components made from reliable and [...]

Sally's World x Markforged Yesterday, we visited Sally's World in Waghäusel near Karlsruhe with some colleagues. Many people know Sally and her baking videos from YouTube or Instagram. But Sally's World is now much more than that. The newly built Sallycon Valley is a think tank where new projects and products are developed. Here [...]

Formnext Livestream | Markforged Booth | FX20 Presentation 👉 We streamed live from our booth at Formnext! The booth is gigantic. Lots of components and, of course, the FX20. Since many of our contacts couldn't be here at Formnext for various reasons, we brought you along. [...]

Crash test: How stable is a 3D-printed drone frame? With his latest drone frame design, Stefan Obermayr has tested the limits of his 3D-printed frame in a crash test. The frame has a low filler content and is therefore very lightweight, but at the same time, the right places were reinforced with continuous carbon fiber! In our opinion, the results are [...]

What are the daily challenges in machining? On Friday, October 5, 2021, our team visited DSH CNC Fertigungstechnik GmbH. Jonathan Stahl explained in detail all the steps from the initial inquiry to the finished component. What points must be considered when calculating a component? Where are there enormous time and cost drains? What parallels are there between [...]

Additively manufacturing custom robot grippers. In this video, Joachim Kasemann explains the added value of an additively manufactured suction gripper for our customer KonstruktionsWERK GmbH. Many thanks to Rüdiger Pörtner. Further advantages of 3D-printed grippers: any type of custom gripper possible; lighter grippers – more repetitions; integrated functions; compatible with all common robots; only one air connection [...]

What is the difference between short carbon fiber and continuous carbon fiber? The term "3D printing with carbon fiber" is becoming increasingly popular. That's why we've summarized the most important facts for you in a guide. ✅ What are carbon fibers? ✅ What are the key aspects of 3D printing with carbon? ✅ Are all carbon fibers the same? ✅ What is the [...]

Hobby vs. Professional 3D Printing When 3D printing emerged, the imagination of users clashed with that of manufacturers and its real potential. Expectations haven't evolved much, while technology has accelerated to meet in the middle. Today, there are €1,000 printers that can compete with the €50,000 printers of a decade ago.