Markforged has announced two key additions to its ecosystem: the Metal X Gen 2, and an over-the-air software update for Metal X 3D printers called Next Day Metal, which unlocks twice the print speeds for same-day production. Metal X Gen2 The Metal X Gen 2 is an updated version of
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Markforged has announced an all-new 3D printer they describe as the “biggest, fastest and most sophisticated 3D printer Markforged has ever produced.” It’s called the FX20, and it will be shown off at Formnext this November. Markforged is revealing very little about their mysterious new printer, so FX20 specifications
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Markforged HQ has certainly been busy over the past few months with three new printers plus a new software update for their metal printers recently announced. Here’s a quick update below. If you want any further information, please book a discovery call with our Markforged specialists Kevin Askew or Ian Smith. Book a
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Different 3D printing materials have different surface qualities and different mechanical characteristics. To achieve the best results with your 3D printer, the material (or filament) you use must be suited to the application. How do you know what is and isn’t suitable? You can go with what the manufacturer recommends,
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If you’re going to solve your biggest design, engineering and manufacturing challenges with 3D printing, you’ll need the right technology. Different 3D printing technologies use different print processes that print different materials. These variances have created what is unarguably the most diverse, exciting and useful manufacturing technique in the world.
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There’s no shortage of retailers to buy a 3D printer from, but there is a shortage of additive manufacturing experts selling 3D printers. Additive-X is an additive manufacturing specialist. We are more than just a retailer – we live and breathe the 3D printing industry. We are immersed in the
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Now is the best time to invest in additive manufacturing following the launch of the UK Government’s “Super Deduction Scheme” — a temporary tax break on investments in new plant and machinery for companies who pay corporation tax. What is it? The super-deduction scheme offers 130% first-year relief on qualifying
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If FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) technology is capable of replicating the detail and geometries of your designs, Markforged’s Onyx 3D printer series is an exceptional choice when your parts need to be incredibly strong. The Markforged Onyx One and Onyx Pro are desktop-class FFF 3D printers designed for composite engineering
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This guide has been updated for 2021 with new information. Confused about 3D printing? Here at Additive-X, we have been inundated with questions about the technologies, components, filaments and features of 3D printers from people who struggle to wrap their heads around what is, admittedly, a jargon-rich industry. So, we
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The world’s coral reefs are under attack from rising sea temperatures. A spike of 1-2°C in sea temperatures over several weeks kills coral, causing bleaching and turning it white. It is estimated that 90% of coral reefs could be dead by 2050. Coral reefs are important for several reasons –
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