BattleBots Valkyrie [Video] Using 3D Printed Parts This 3D printed robot Valykrie is a 250 pound combat machine for the TV show BattleBots on the Discovery and Science Channel. Inspired by a stealth jet, this robot utilises an under-cutting blade weapon that spins at 250 miles per hour, with the blade weighing [...]
Fibre Override Sketching - New Eiger Tool One of the greatest strengths of Markforged technology is the ability to reinforce 3D printed objects with secondary materials, such as fibreglass, carbon fibre and Kevlar. These continuous fibres – as opposed to chopped fibres – give printed objects more rigidity and strength than traditional [...]
An exciting new five-way collaboration agreement provides access to state-of-the-art additive manufacturing technology for the aerospace and high-value manufacturing sector in the South West of England. YEOVIL, UK – 4 November 2022 Offering a unique environment in which talent, creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation within SMEs can flourish, the iAero Centre in Yeovil [...]
An exciting new collaboration agreement between Fieldmade AS, the experts in mobile additive manufacturing, and Mark3D UK Limited, the UK’s largest Markforged reseller will provide local supply and support for the NOMAD® Lightweight (LW) range of portable 3D printing solutions throughout all sectors of the UK economy. Lillestrøm & Birmingham – October [...]
It's finally available! One of the most requested requirements in our Eiger software was the selection of a customizable support structure. You can now freely design the support structures of your components in the Eiger software. In partial areas of geometries, the structure can now be removed and added as desired. This saves [...]
We had some exiting news from Markforged last week with the announcement of their expansion into mass production of end-use metal parts. Markforged are set to acquire Digital Metal, the creator of a leading binder jetting solution known to be precise and reliable. The Markforged Metal X system is a popular choice for [...]
Before buying a 3d printer it is important to establish what you need from it. Some 3d printers are known for their ease of use and user friendliness, others for producing beautiful parts with a great surface finish, and others still for the strength of the parts they can print. Luckily, buying a Markforged [...]
Reducing Dependance on the Supply Chain Healthy supply chains have been the foundation of business life since trading began. But what happens if your supply chain is interrupted due to external influences? This can pose major challenges for companies. This guide from Markforged and Mark3D focuses on the supply chain management of the [...]
