3D Print in Metal and Composites with the Markforged FX10!<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Today we’ve got a huge announcement; the FX10<\/span><\/a> just received an upgrade that lets it 3D print metal<\/a>, in addition to composite materials. This makes it the world\u2019s first industrial metal and composite 3D printer! Watch the video, and read more below.<\/p>\n<\/div>See what the FX10 can 3D Print!<\/h2><\/div>Many 3D printers have a list of 3D printable materials available, but the Markforged FX10 is the first industrial filament 3D printer in the world to offer both metal and composite materials. You can get a quote on the FX10 shop page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>![\"3D](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/08\/metal-part-in-front-of-FX10.png\" "\\"3D")
<\/span><\/div>The Markforged FX10<\/a><\/span> is a 5th generation industrial 3D printer; the result of years of research and development, and is the most advanced 3D printer Markforged have released so far. Since its release in November 2024 Markforged have been continually improving the FX10, with upgradeability being a core part of the design philosophy.<\/p>\nThe first of the scheduled upgrades has just been rolled out; the FX10 Metal Kit. After a simple one-time installation, your FX10 will be able to switch between metal and composites. The metal materials available on release are 17-4 stainless steel<\/a><\/span>, and the brand new 316L stainless steel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Watch the FX10 Metal Kit announcement video!<\/h3>\n<\/div>![\"FX10](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/08\/FX10-metal-thumbnail-max-yt.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Click here to subscribe to the Mark3D UK 3D Printing YouTube Channel!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Composites with Continuous Carbon Fibre Reinforcement<\/h3><\/h2><\/div>As you may already know, the FX10 was released with the ability to print Onyx<\/span><\/a>; Markforged’s composite base material which consists of Nylon and chopped carbon fibres. But it also has a secondary nozzle to utilize Markforged’s unique continuous carbon fibre reinforcement<\/a><\/span> technology. <\/p>\nThis technique cuts continuous strands of carbon fibre exactly to measure, and irons them into the base material within the part. The result is composite parts with incredible strength – and by designing correctly for 3D printing and your application, you can even achieve a better strength to weight ratio than Aluminium. <\/p>\n
With Markforged’s dedicated software Eiger, it is also possible to specify exactly where you need carbon fibre reinforcement<\/span><\/a> within a part. This enables you to reinforce strain points in the part, and save material in areas that don’t require as much strength. Even better, Eiger provides detailed information on material usage, estimated print cost, time to completion, and automatically adds supports and slices parts for print. <\/p>\nBecause Markforged’s software, hardware, and materials were all designed to work seamlessly with each other, their products are extremely reliable. Now, the same reliability that was pioneered in the Markforged Metal X system<\/span><\/a> is now available in the FX10.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Continuous](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/08\/continuous-carbon-fibre-reinforcement-in-front-of-FX10.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Continuous carbon fibre reinforced part in front of the Markforged FX10 3D printer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>FX10 Optical Sensors and Laser Micrometer for 3D Print Accuracy and Calibration<\/h3><\/h2><\/div>The FX10 also has a host of convenient and powerful features to make its 3D prints as reliable as possible.<\/p>\n
The FX10 has printhead-mounted optical sensors, which are used to assess machine health and performance, while continuously verifying the dimensional accuracy of parts during the print.<\/p>\n
It also comes equipped with a laser micrometer which scans parts during printing, and is also used in the 3D printer’s automatic calibration process to provide highly accurate results.<\/p>\n
Another part of the FX10 that is highly convenient is the material bay. Not only does it have capacity for four separate spools of material, it comes with automatic changeover functionality to ensure that your print continues, even in the middle of the night without an operator present. This even allows operators to load more material into the FX10 while it is printing!<\/p>\n
All of these features designed for quality of life and reliable prints also apply to 3D printing metal<\/span><\/a> with the FX10. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"3D](\"https:\/\/www.mark3d.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/08\/metal-part-in-front-of-mark3d-logo.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>3D printed metal part in front of the Mark3D UK logo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Mark3D are Exhibiting at Shows across the UK!<\/h3><\/h2><\/div>If you’ve been wondering “where is a 3D printer near me?” or “where is my nearest 3D printer shop”, you’re in luck. Not only do we have locations and team members all over the UK, we also run and attend regular events.<\/p>\n
Over the coming months, we are exhibiting at some of the biggest technology, engineering, and manufacturing shows across the UK.<\/p>\n
You can see more information and our complete event schedule on our Fairs and Events page by clicking here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>See the FX10 or get a demo 3D printed part for your workshop<\/span><\/h2><\/div>Would you like to test the strength of the Markforged FX10 3D printer yourself? <\/p>\n
Whether you want to see this incredible metal and composite 3D printer in person, or you’d like to test a real 3D printed part in your own workshop, we’re happy to help. Simply get in contact with us using the form, and we can get to work creating a 3D printed jig, fixture, prototype, or end use part for you<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nWe’re Mark3D UK, and we’re the Markforged experts. We deal with Markforged 3D printers day in, day out, and have more experience with them than anyone else in the UK.<\/p>\n
We hope this blog on the Markforged FX10’s Metal 3D Printing Upgrade Kit was helpful to you. If there is any other information you’d like to see, get in touch with us and let us know!<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Today we’ve got a huge announcement; the FX10<\/span><\/a> just received an upgrade that lets it 3D print metal<\/a>, in addition to composite materials. This makes it the world\u2019s first industrial metal and composite 3D printer! Watch the video, and read more below.<\/p>\n<\/div> Many 3D printers have a list of 3D printable materials available, but the Markforged FX10 is the first industrial filament 3D printer in the world to offer both metal and composite materials. You can get a quote on the FX10 shop page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> The Markforged FX10<\/a><\/span> is a 5th generation industrial 3D printer; the result of years of research and development, and is the most advanced 3D printer Markforged have released so far. Since its release in November 2024 Markforged have been continually improving the FX10, with upgradeability being a core part of the design philosophy.<\/p>\n The first of the scheduled upgrades has just been rolled out; the FX10 Metal Kit. After a simple one-time installation, your FX10 will be able to switch between metal and composites. The metal materials available on release are 17-4 stainless steel<\/a><\/span>, and the brand new 316L stainless steel.<\/p>\n<\/div> Click here to subscribe to the Mark3D UK 3D Printing YouTube Channel!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> As you may already know, the FX10 was released with the ability to print Onyx<\/span><\/a>; Markforged’s composite base material which consists of Nylon and chopped carbon fibres. But it also has a secondary nozzle to utilize Markforged’s unique continuous carbon fibre reinforcement<\/a><\/span> technology. <\/p>\n This technique cuts continuous strands of carbon fibre exactly to measure, and irons them into the base material within the part. The result is composite parts with incredible strength – and by designing correctly for 3D printing and your application, you can even achieve a better strength to weight ratio than Aluminium. <\/p>\n With Markforged’s dedicated software Eiger, it is also possible to specify exactly where you need carbon fibre reinforcement<\/span><\/a> within a part. This enables you to reinforce strain points in the part, and save material in areas that don’t require as much strength. Even better, Eiger provides detailed information on material usage, estimated print cost, time to completion, and automatically adds supports and slices parts for print. <\/p>\n Because Markforged’s software, hardware, and materials were all designed to work seamlessly with each other, their products are extremely reliable. Now, the same reliability that was pioneered in the Markforged Metal X system<\/span><\/a> is now available in the FX10.<\/p>\n<\/div> Continuous carbon fibre reinforced part in front of the Markforged FX10 3D printer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> The FX10 also has a host of convenient and powerful features to make its 3D prints as reliable as possible.<\/p>\n The FX10 has printhead-mounted optical sensors, which are used to assess machine health and performance, while continuously verifying the dimensional accuracy of parts during the print.<\/p>\n It also comes equipped with a laser micrometer which scans parts during printing, and is also used in the 3D printer’s automatic calibration process to provide highly accurate results.<\/p>\n Another part of the FX10 that is highly convenient is the material bay. Not only does it have capacity for four separate spools of material, it comes with automatic changeover functionality to ensure that your print continues, even in the middle of the night without an operator present. This even allows operators to load more material into the FX10 while it is printing!<\/p>\n All of these features designed for quality of life and reliable prints also apply to 3D printing metal<\/span><\/a> with the FX10. <\/p>\n<\/div> 3D printed metal part in front of the Mark3D UK logo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> If you’ve been wondering “where is a 3D printer near me?” or “where is my nearest 3D printer shop”, you’re in luck. Not only do we have locations and team members all over the UK, we also run and attend regular events.<\/p>\n Over the coming months, we are exhibiting at some of the biggest technology, engineering, and manufacturing shows across the UK.<\/p>\n You can see more information and our complete event schedule on our Fairs and Events page by clicking here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> Would you like to test the strength of the Markforged FX10 3D printer yourself? <\/p>\n Whether you want to see this incredible metal and composite 3D printer in person, or you’d like to test a real 3D printed part in your own workshop, we’re happy to help. Simply get in contact with us using the form, and we can get to work creating a 3D printed jig, fixture, prototype, or end use part for you<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n We’re Mark3D UK, and we’re the Markforged experts. We deal with Markforged 3D printers day in, day out, and have more experience with them than anyone else in the UK.<\/p>\n We hope this blog on the Markforged FX10’s Metal 3D Printing Upgrade Kit was helpful to you. If there is any other information you’d like to see, get in touch with us and let us know!<\/p>\n<\/div>See what the FX10 can 3D Print!<\/h2><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Watch the FX10 Metal Kit announcement video!<\/h3>\n<\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Composites with Continuous Carbon Fibre Reinforcement<\/h3><\/h2><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>FX10 Optical Sensors and Laser Micrometer for 3D Print Accuracy and Calibration<\/h3><\/h2><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Mark3D are Exhibiting at Shows across the UK!<\/h3><\/h2><\/div>
See the FX10 or get a demo 3D printed part for your workshop<\/span><\/h2><\/div>
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