3D Printing Metal and Advanced Composites

Billed as the world’s first, the FX10 3D composite printer with the FX10 Metal Kit print engine from Markforged Holding Corp. is said to enable printing both metal filaments and composites with continuous fiber reinforcement.

“Customers no longer have to choose between a metal and a composite printer,” said Shai Terem, CEO of Waltham, Massachusetts based Markforged. “Years of R&D investment and field experience have come together to provide an all-in-one solution for 3D printing to provide immediate return on investment once installed on a factory floor. The FX10 supercharges other equipment on the factory floor to be better utilized and run more efficiently, increasing productivity and reducing potential line down events.”

The company also announced a new 316L stainless steel metal filament to be used with the kit. In addition, users will be able to print 17-4PH with additional support for other Markforged metal filaments in the future.