Markforged is reshaping industrial manufacturing by delivering robust parts that reach market faster. To keep your operations at the forefront of this innovation, we’re hosting more than 60 open‑house events worldwide this year—from the United States to Australia. At each event, you’ll learn about t

Andy Simpson’s journey into 3D printing began after three decades of managing global oil and gas manufacturing sites in places like Abu Dhabi, Russia, Germany, England, and Scotland. When oil prices collapsed, his role shifted from overseeing operations to shutting down factories and letting staff g

In this week’s episode of AM Friday, industry experts Daniel Leong and Nick Martin unpack the cost‑volume curve that governs additive and subtractive manufacturing. As more companies adopt in‑house 3D printing, understanding this relationship has become essential. The cost‑volume curve illustrates h

Both fiberglass and carbon fiber are proven reinforcement materials celebrated for their high tensile strength in composite engineering. While they share similar performance characteristics, their histories, cost structures, and typical applications differ markedly. Fiberglass has long been the work

Manufacturers today face relentless pressure to accelerate product launches while trimming costs and boosting margins. Durable tooling is a key component of the production process, yet it can represent a significant expense. Recent breakthroughs in 3D printing are transforming this reality by slashi

Wärtsilä, a global leader in smart technologies for marine and energy markets, faced a pressing challenge. Their existing steel lifting tools—designed to move heavy engine components on factory floors and aboard commercial vessels—were prohibitively heavy, difficult to transport, and costly to produ

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is Here For the past three centuries, manufacturing has scaled through steam power, lean assembly lines, and computational automation. Today’s fourth industrial revolution brings digital manufacturing to the fore, unlocking unprecedented leverage. Yet, producing sin

As 2019 draws to a close, we reflect on a year marked by groundbreaking material launches—Inconel 625 and Onyx FR—expanded global footprints, strategic partnerships, and remarkable customer milestones. Continuous Innovation In early 2019, we introduced Inconel 625, a nickel‑based superalloy enginee

In the world of CNC machining, a CAM program directs the toolpath. In 3D printing, that same role is fulfilled by slicer software, which translates a digital model into machine‑readable instructions. Markforged’s Eiger is the company’s dedicated slicer, designed to unlock the full potential of its

Introduction With the advent of high‑strength 3D printing materials, manufacturers across sectors are re‑examining whether CNC machining or additive manufacturing delivers the best balance of speed, cost, and quality. 3D printing can cut lead times to a single day and reduce tooling expenses, but C

U.S. Army Case Study Read our newest customer success story about a major training base for the U.S. Army. Download now PLA, ABS, and nylon rank among the top three 3D‑printing filaments. Each can be printed on standard consumer printers and costs roughly $20 pe

Both Kevlar® and carbon fiber have interesting histories that showcase material exploration and innovation. At Markforged, we love to explore materials and their combinations and unlock new potential and lead t

Metal 3D printing is redefining how we manufacture components. In low‑ to mid‑volume runs, it delivers parts faster, cheaper, and with less effort than conventional methods. By building material layer by layer, it unlocks geometries that are impossible—or prohibitively expensive—to create with subtr

Metal 3D printing once lingered in research labs, but today it is a mainstream production asset that can deliver custom parts at scale and at a fraction of the cost of conventional machining. Read our Metal Design Guide Why Choose Metal Additive Manufacturing? Metal 3D printing offers a set of be

We’re excited to unveil Inconel 625—now available in the Markforged Metal X 3D printer—bringing a premium nickel‑based superalloy to additive manufacturing. Learn how this material excels across industries and applications.Request a Metal X demoWhat is Inconel 625?Inconel 625 is a nickel‑based super

When we talk about the tools, fixtures, and production parts that companies worldwide use Markforged technology to fabricate, we often overlook the transformative impact on higher education. Universities are now turning 3D printers into laboratories where students can experience every phase of manu

We receive a lot of questions from people looking to get into 3D printing. Here are the five most common questions we hear, answered in detail. Which 3D‑printing materials does Markforged offer? Markforged desktop and industrial printers support the following high‑performance materials: Onyx –

Understanding ROI in Capital Investments In the manufacturing world, ROI (Return on Investment) is the decision‑making metric that stops most procurement decisions. While an R&D lab might gamble on new tech, most companies base purchases on clear, measurable value, especially for high‑cost asset

Markforged’s line of composite printers incorporates continuous reinforcing fibers—carbon, fiberglass, or Kevlar®—to produce parts that are up to 23 times stronger than conventional ABS. Their metal printers, on the other hand, fabricate high‑strength stainless steel components. Each technology harn

Manufacturers often face a common challenge: a simple customer request for a design change spirals into hundreds of labor hours and costly production line reconfigurations. At a Saint‑Gobain plant in North America, a client altered the geometry of a weaving bobbin line, triggering the need for 400