Onyx: The Next Leap in Production‑Ready 3D Printing

Strength, Precision, and Aesthetics in One Material

At Markforged, we engineer CFF (Continuous Fiber Fabrication) materials not only for peak strength but also for the look and feel of finished parts. Our goal is to eliminate the gap between design and a final, market‑ready product. The introduction of Onyx takes us a significant step closer.

Onyx’s sleek, matte‑black surface delivers a production‑grade finish straight from the build plate. Its exceptional toughness—tensile strengths of up to 6 GPa—makes it suitable for high‑impact applications such as combat robotics and industrial automation. Whether printed alone or reinforced with any of our carbon or glass fiber composites, Onyx delivers the durability of metal without the added weight.

Order a sample part to experience Onyx and our CFF reinforcement process.

3D Printing for End‑Use Applications

Alan Rencher, CEO of Media Blackout, has leveraged Onyx to 3D‑print custom camera equipment that is lightweight, rigid, and vibration‑free. "We can make anything our customers need—designing solutions that streamline their workflow. For low‑volume or one‑off jobs, 3D printing is cost‑effective and quick," he explains.

Camera rigs demand parts that are both strong and sleek. With Onyx’s surface finish and carbon fiber reinforcement, Media Blackout can produce components that are ready for market straight off the printer, eliminating costly post‑processing steps like machining, dyeing, or sanding.

"The new material looks finished right out of the printer," Rencher says. "It saves us time and money, letting us focus on core projects while delivering parts that customers can use immediately.

Interested in learning more about Onyx and Media Blackout? Read the full story here, and order a sample part to see Onyx for yourself.