BattleBots is a televised competition where engineering teams build 250‑lb remote‑controlled robots that duke it out in a high‑impact arena known as the BattleBox. First airing on Comedy Central in 2000, the series has grown into a global phenomenon, inspiring thousands of amateur contests each

99.8% copper is straightforward, enabling the rapid production of parts that demand exceptional electrical and thermal performance—without the high cost or lengthy lead times of traditional manufacturing.What is Markforged Copper?Markforged Copper is a near‑pure copper filament that delivers superio

Originating with the MakerBot Cupcake CNC in 2009, hobbyist 3D printers revolutionized rapid prototyping, making CAD‑driven manufacturing accessible to engineers worldwide. The surge in popularity sparked countless experiments, revealing a gap between what the early hobbyist machines could produce a

BattleBots is a high‑stakes arena where 250‑lb, remote‑controlled robots fight to the death. Our team entered the 2018 and 2019 seasons with Valkyrie—a sleek, fighter‑jet‑styled bot featuring a 65‑lb undercutter blade—built, refined, and repaired entirely with Markforged printers. While the printers

Metal 3‑D printing opens a new era of manufacturing, offering geometric freedom and eliminating tooling costs. By turning digital designs directly into functional parts, manufacturers can prototype rapidly and produce on‑demand replacements without the overhead of traditional machining.In this guide

COVID‑19 and the UnknownWithin four months of the first reported cases in Wuhan, the coronavirus has become a global pandemic, infecting millions and claiming more than 250,000 lives. The virus’s indirect effects—social distancing, lockdowns, and business closures—have reshaped daily life for billio

Dave Follette, head of the Advanced Digital Design and Fabrication Core Facility (ADDFab) at UMass Amherst, leads the university’s premier additive manufacturing hub. Over the past decade, additive manufacturing has evolved from hobbyist tools to industrial‑grade production systems. Today, students—

Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) is the systematic refinement of a product’s geometry and topology to maximize the economic and functional benefits of 3D printing. When applied correctly, DfAM reduces material waste, shortens build times, and lowers labor costs, enabling manufacturers to ful

Insights from an Air Force engineer on the DoD’s use of additive manufacturing and the growing impact of 3D printing across industryJordan Weininger is an Advanced Composites engineer at the United States Air Force’s Advanced Composites Office on Hill Air Force Base. The views expressed are his own

IntroductionLean manufacturing is all about eliminating waste across the entire production system. With rapid technological advances, manufacturers can now streamline operations even further, achieving greater flexibility and responsiveness. Additive manufacturing—especially 3D printing—provides eng

What is Design for Manufacturing?Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM or DFMA) is a pivotal phase in product development. It aligns the design of a product with its manufacturing and assembly processes, ensuring that design choices—materials, geometry, tolerances—support efficient, cost‑effect

Metal 3D printing is reshaping how we fabricate metal parts. As the technology becomes mainstream on production lines, manufacturers must develop a clear, application‑centric understanding of what can be achieved with additive processes. Just as machinists choose between a waterjet and a 3‑axis mill

How 3D Printing is Driving Innovation in the Automotive IndustrySince Henry Ford’s 1913 assembly line reduced car build time from over 12 hours to just 2 hours 30 minutes, the automotive sector has been at the forefront of manufacturing breakthroughs. Today, additive manufacturing (AM) is accelerati

We’re thrilled to unveil H13 Tool Steel, now available for the Metal X 3‑D printer. Since March 2018, over 150 customers worldwide have used 17‑4PH Stainless Steel; H13 expands that capability with unmatched high‑temperature performance. What Is H13 Tool Steel? H13 is a hot‑work tool steel engineer

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, transforms digital designs into tangible, three‑dimensional objects by depositing material layer by layer until the final part emerges. For both hobbyists and professionals, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) are the most widely used

In 2015, Haddington Dynamics—a Las Vegas robotics pioneer—introduced the Dexter, an affordable, open‑source robot arm that can pick and place, grip, and even print replicas of itself. The platform has attracted high‑profile clients such as NASA, Toshiba, and GoogleX. A focus on strength and quality

About Centerline Centerline Engineered Solutions (CES) is a contract‑engineering and fabrication shop located in Greenwood, South Carolina. With a 30‑year legacy that began in textile manufacturing and expanded into the electrical and consumer‑product sectors, CES has consistently delivered high‑qua

Writer’s note: No heavy machinery was harmed during this write‑up; the prototypes, however, were not so lucky. Summer interns at Markforged routinely explore the limits of our advanced 3D‑printing technology. Last summer, two interns set a bold goal: create a single carbon‑fiber‑reinforced chain li

At Markforged, a vibrant community of over 200 employees—spread across two Watertown offices and global locations—thrives on a culture of curiosity, passion, and continuous learning. Employees describe working here as an engaging blend of cutting‑edge technology and collaborative creativity. We aske

Last week, we joined more than 4,000 exhibitors and 200,000 attendees at the world’s largest technology trade show: the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. From robots and drones to virtual and augmented reality, the event showcased the very best in innovation. CES offered the perfect stage to p