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Know the process before you pick the printer

Engineer-written guides to continuous fiber, metal FFF, DLP and MultiJet 3D printing, with how-it-works videos, real test results and material datasheets.

3D Systems Figure 4 Standalone DLP 3D printer
Markforged X7 industrial composite 3D printer
3D Systems ProJet MJP 2500 Plus 3D printer

Markforged 3D Printing

Continuous fiber composites, metal FFF and simulation for strong, functional parts.

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Markforged Mark Two desktop composite 3D printer
FFF + Continuous Fiber

Desktop Composite 3D Printing

How Markforged desktop printers like the Mark Two and Onyx Pro reinforce nylon parts with continuous carbon fiber for strength well beyond standard FFF. Inside this guide What is 3D printing? Chopped vs. continuous fiber Design for additive Chain link break test Datasheets Read the guide →
Markforged X7 industrial composite 3D printer
FFF + Continuous Fiber

Industrial Composite 3D Printing

Bigger builds and higher-performance fibers on Markforged industrial printers like the X7, plus how to choose the right fiber for your application. Inside this guide Selecting a fiber Chopped vs. continuous fiber Design for additive Chain link break test Read the guide →
Markforged metal FFF 3D printing system
Metal FFF

Metal 3D Printing

How Markforged prints metal powder bound in plastic, with no loose powder and no lasers, then washes and sinters it into dense metal parts. Inside this guide How metal FFF works Metal X walkthrough Print timelapse Automotive parts Read the guide →
Engineer holding a functional Markforged composite part
Software

Simulation Software

Answer "how strong is it?" before you print. Simulation in Eiger validates and optimizes parts so they reach production faster and at lower cost. Inside this guide Shorten development Reduce costs New applications Free trial in Eiger Read the guide →

3D Systems 3D Printing

High-speed DLP resin and high-resolution MultiJet technologies.

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Which 3D printing technology fits your parts?

A quick starting point. Our team can help you narrow it down.

Technology Brand Best for Guide
FFF + Continuous Fiber Markforged Strong, lightweight jigs, fixtures, tooling and end-use parts Desktop · Industrial
Metal FFF Markforged Metal parts without the powder handling or lasers of traditional metal printing Metal
DLP Resin 3D Systems Fast, detailed plastic parts, prototypes and short production runs DLP
MultiJet (MJP) 3D Systems High-resolution models with fine features and easy support removal MJP
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