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From Green Part to Finished Component: Understanding the FX10 Metal Printing Process

For many engineers, the biggest mystery surrounding metal additive manufacturing isn't how the part is printed - it's what happens afterwards.  Does it need machining?  How are the supports removed?  How much finishing is required?  With the Markforged FX10 Metal, the journey from printed component to production-ready part is surprisingly straightforward. Understanding each stage helps explain why bound metal filament [...]

2026-07-13T15:59:18+01:00July 13th, 2026|General, Materials|0 Comments

Four Manufacturing Trends We Identified at SMART Manufacturing 2026

SMART Manufacturing 2026 brought together manufacturers, engineers and technology providers from across the UK, providing a valuable opportunity to discuss the challenges, opportunities and priorities shaping the industry today. While conversations varied across sectors ranging from food production and packaging through to aerospace and advanced engineering, several common themes emerged throughout the event. What was [...]

2026-06-16T16:51:51+01:00June 16th, 2026|General|0 Comments

Why Accurate 3D Scanning is the Missing Link in Your Additive Manufacturing Workflow

Additive manufacturing (AM) is reshaping how we design, prototype, and produce parts with unparalleled precision and flexibility. But even the most advanced 3D printing workflows can stumble when digital and physical worlds don’t align with millimetre-level accuracy. That’s where high-precision 3D scanning becomes the essential missing link, providing reliable, actionable data to hone every step [...]

2025-08-28T16:45:06+01:00August 28th, 2025|General, Mark3D News|0 Comments

Carbon Fibre delivers high strength for industrial parts

Strength challenge conducted by Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts, using Markforged carbon fibre 3d printed chain links Do you want prototypes and end parts that are as strong as aluminium but don’t take weeks to fabricate? More and more companies are turning to a 3D printed continuous carbon fibre composite that can [...]

2018-09-17T11:48:25+01:00July 6th, 2018|General|0 Comments