The Markforged industrial 3D printers have a range of build sizes that they can print depending on your needs and budget.

The Onyx One, Onyx Pro and Mark Two 3D printers, known as the desktop series, can print up to a size of 320 x 154 x 132 mm.

The X3, X5 and X7 3D printers, referred to as the X series or Industrial series, can print up to a size of 330 x 270 x 200 mm.

The FX20 3D printer can print up to a size of 525 x 400 x 400 mm.

Markforged developed their own material called Onyx. This material is Polyamide-6 mixed with carbon fibers and is approximately 23% stronger than ABS. Some Markforged 3D printers allow for the inlay of continuous filaments, which further reinforce and strengthen the printed parts.

Onyx is by far the most used and versatile material right now. Markforged continues to develop and distribute materials that expand printer applications. This year saw the launch of Precise PLA, a special version of the popular PLA material for quality printing on the Markforged machines, offering users a cost-effective alternative for prototyping and available in 8 different colors.

Markforged Industrial Series 3D printers also have access to specialty materials such as Onyx FR and Onyx ESD, a v0 rated flame retardant and ESD compliant material respectively.

The new FX20 expands the Markforged portfolio with high-temperature engineering polymers, namely ULTEM™ 9085. An extremely tough thermoplastic with excellent flame, smoke and toxicity (FST) properties that is widely used in the aerospace and automotive industries .

It is important that you consider what materials you will need or can benefit from before purchasing a Markforged printer.

Before you buy a Markforged or any other 3D printer, it’s a good idea to find out about the maintenance required. Typically, extrusion-based 3D printers, which power Markforged FFF technology, are the easiest machines to maintain. Almost all parts of the Markforged devices are self-supporting so that regular maintenance can be carried out in a short time and the printer is always running optimally. Regular maintenance is limited because only a few wearing parts such as nozzles and hoses have to be replaced.

Routine maintenance is key to keeping 3D printers running at their best. Markforged offers a “Service Plan” with its printers, which allows easy and inexpensive maintenance of the equipment. Consumable parts are covered and replaced on a maintenance schedule, so not only are they replaced when they wear out, but you can always print with the best quality. The parts are also covered for damage in case something unexpected happens.

We see Markforged Industrial 3D printers being used for a variety of applications, from supplies for large production lines in the automotive and aerospace industries, to custom jigs and mounts for cameras on film sets, to cutting tools for the consumer. The possibilities are enormous.

We’re not saying that everything is possible. For every 3D printing technology, there are applications that it is suitable for and for which it is not suitable. For example, you wouldn’t use a Markforged 3D printer for fine artistic details or for high-volume production, but for strong, robust, reliable, and functional parts.

Read the Praxisberichte on our website to see more application examples.

The price for the Markforged Metal X system is around €255,000. This price includes a 3 year service plan as well as the washing station and sintering plant. Further information about the price can be found in our price list.