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March 26, 2020

Continuous Filament Fabrication (CFF)

Engineers highly value fibers for their strength to weight ratio, but when used alone, however, fibers can often break by being bent, compressed, or sheared. Continuous Filament Fabrication (CFF) is a process of binding fibers with matrix materials to help them take shape, yielding incredibly lightweight, robust structures
December 2, 2019

Markforged 3D Printer Guide: Nylon vs Onyx

Markforged Nylon and Markforged Onyx are two plastics with excellent heat resistance, surface finish, and chemical resistance. Both materials can be stiffened with any of Markforged's continuous fiber options. For printing white colored parts, both Nylon and Onyx are interchangeable; however, Onyx is slightly stronger.