Read practical notes on tooling, equipment selection, DfAM review, inspection evidence, and bridge-production planning for industrial additive manufacturing programs.
A procurement manager's no-nonsense guide to evaluating the true cost of an industrial 3D printer. Includes TCO calculation, material costs, and the hidden fees most people miss.
A real-world story about emergency injection molding mold change, using a Markforged industrial 3D printer under 72-hour deadline, and honest answers to questions like printer smells and laser patents.
An admin buyer's honest comparison of Markforged X7 and FX20 industrial 3D printers, focusing on real-world costs, workflow integration, and hidden operational trade-offs.
A procurement admin shares the surprising hidden costs of choosing between 3D printing and traditional CNC machining – and when Markforged 3D printers actually make sense (and when they don’t).
A quality manager argues that the true cost of a 3D printer is not its sticker price, using hard-earned lessons from rejecting thousands of parts to explain why Markforged's reliability justifies its premium.
A look at how quality perception and delivery reliability in additive manufacturing impact your company's reputation, based on real-world experience with rush orders and carbon fiber printing.
A manufacturing engineer shares a hard-won, step-by-step checklist for Markforged 3D printing, covering file prep, material selection, machine setup, and post-processing to avoid costly mistakes. Built from 9 major failures totaling over $4,000.
An office administrator shares their experience evaluating the Markforged 3D printer for an engineering team, explaining why total cost of ownership mattered more than the initial price tag.
A cost-controller's perspective on the true total cost of ownership (TCO) for outsourced additive manufacturing versus bringing a Markforged X7 in-house.
A procurement-focused FAQ answering real questions about Markforged 3D printer costs, materials, and how they compare to other manufacturing methods. Includes sourcing tips from the Markforged Shop.