Working with metal in 3D printing often requires considerable safety systems because of the combustibility of most metals. Vendors of larger additive manufacturing systems can build in safety features in their machines to minimize the hazards. But … [Read more...] about How does a desktop 3D printer print with metal?
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Stanley Infrastructure receives a Metal X 3D printing system
Markforged, a leading manufacturer of industrial 3D printers, announced it has shipped Markforged Metal X 3D printing systems to customers and resellers. Markforged completed the first installation of the full Metal X system – Metal X 3D printer, … [Read more...] about Stanley Infrastructure receives a Metal X 3D printing system
What is Continuous Fiber Fabrication (CFF)?
Continuous Fiber Fabrication (CFF) is a term coined by Markforged for the material and 3D printing process it developed. CFF operates in this way. The printer uses two print nozzles. One nozzle operates like a typical extrusion process; it lays … [Read more...] about What is Continuous Fiber Fabrication (CFF)?
Markforged offers its Eiger software free
Markforged, inventor of a new way to 3D print metal, announced that its Eiger software is now publicly available free of charge for interested designers and engineers. Eiger is an all-in-one software package that drives the 3D printing of strong … [Read more...] about Markforged offers its Eiger software free
Methods 3D and Markforged establish partnership
Methods 3D, Inc., a provider of innovative production grade 3D printing solutions, announced it has established a partnership with Markforged, an innovator in composites 3D printing. Methods 3D will provide sales, service and support for the … [Read more...] about Methods 3D and Markforged establish partnership
3D printing material resists harsh solvents
Most 3D printing materials do not need to handle harsh chemical environments. For two engineers at Whitford Worldwide, however, this was not the case. The manufacturing process often puts machine components into harsh chemical solvents. This need … [Read more...] about 3D printing material resists harsh solvents