Markforged Mark Two and Mark X 3D printers

When standard ABS and PLA 3D printed parts are not strong enough or lack the refined finish of an end-user part, the Markforged range of 3D printers will print high-strength carbon fibre parts with the strength of metal for end-use products, prototypes, enclosures, brackets and mounts.

Carbon fibre 3D printing technologies are said to offer advantages over traditional manufacturing techniques like CNC machining and modular fixturing, by printing parts in carbon fibre that are equal to or better in strength than aluminium. Carbon fibre also offers an alternative to injection moulding of low-volume or even one-off jobs by providing a strong, smooth matte black finish with the look of an end-user part.

Markforged’s carbon fibre reinforced and chopped micro carbon fibre materials are used in the Mark Two and Mark X range of 3D printers. The Mark Two offers a 320 x 132 x 154 mm build size and the Mark X offers an industrial-scale 330 x 250 x 200 mm build size. In addition to a large print volume, the Mark X introduces print capabilities that include in-process laser inspection as well as a fine (50 µm) surface finish, making it a powerful and precise 3D printer.