3D-printed parts - the endurance test at Spühl GmbH "With this test, we wanted to demonstrate our confidence in a mature technology, both for ourselves and for the company." – Markus Widmer In the endurance test, the components printed on a Markforged 3D printer withstood a load capacity of over [...]

Reducing Dependence on the Supply Chain Healthy supply chains have been the foundation of business since the beginning of commerce. But what happens when your supply chain is disrupted due to external influences? This can pose significant challenges for companies. This guide from Markforged and Mark3D focuses on supply chain management of the future. The [...]

How Dunlop Systems and Components Uses Markforged 3D Printers Dunlop Systems and Components has achieved what every company wants: cost savings, streamlined processes, and increased flexibility. This was achieved thanks to a Markforged Mark Two 3D printer from Mark3D. When Dunlop Systems decided to enter the world of 3D printing, they didn't know how [...]

Can 3D-printed components withstand an explosion? 💥 Our customer Maenken Systems had to test whether the printed housings of an electronic detonator could withstand a close-range explosion. In the center of the wooden slat is a tube containing 20g of explosive. The 3D-printed housing is located at the end of the wooden slat. The challenges [...]

"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 [...]

3D printers for the military "Wars are won or lost on logistics" – Eisenhower 3D printers produce components that must withstand the rigors of the military. The US Army and the Dutch military are already actively using Markforged 3D printers. This allows necessary components such as fixtures, brackets, tools, or [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]