Vega
Ultra high-performance carbon fiber filled PEKK for 3D printing aerospace parts
When to 3D Print with Vega Material
Markforged’s Vega: aerospace-grade plastic infused with carbon fiber-filled PEKK for high-performance 3D printing. Reinforced for aluminum-strength, cost-effective for non-critical aerospace structures. Minimal post-processing, efficient part production.
Precise PLA
A cost-effective thermoplastic for design validation. Rapidly print and test your prototypes so you can quickly — and easily — fine-tune your part designs before final implementation.
When to 3D Print with Precise PLA Material
Precise PLA comes in variety of colors and best of all it’s affordable, making it perfect for precision concept modeling and validation. During each step of the CAD design process — from design to final, functional part — Precise PLA allows you to quickly and affordably 3D print to check for accuracy in actual form.
Smooth TPU 95A
Smooth TPU 95A is a rubber-like material that when used with Markforged composite printers offers product developers and manufacturers the ability to create flexible, impact-absorbent parts on demand.
When To 3D Print With Smooth TPU 95A
Manufacturers have historically struggled to produce flexible parts in low volumes. Conventional methods to make custom geometries in these materials generally require one-off tooling, driving high start-up costs and long lead times. Markforged Smooth TPU 95A offers manufacturers the ability to make high quality, flexible parts – on demand. Manufacturers can now make anything from prototype consumer products all the way to production parts on an easy-to-use and reliable platform.
Onyx Filament
Nylon mixed with chopped carbon fiber offers a high-strength thermoplastic with excellent heat resistance, surface finish, and chemical resistance.
When To 3D Print With Onyx Material
Onyx serves as a thermoplastic matrix for Markforged’s composite parts. It can be printed alone or reinforced with one of our continuous fibers to give strength comparable to aluminum. Use Onyx filament for anything from tooling and fixtures to end-use parts.
Onyx FR
Certified UL 94 V-0 rated nylon filled with chopped carbon fiber. Reinforce Onyx FR with continuous carbon fiber to be as strong as 6061 aluminum at half the weight.
When to 3D Print with Onyx FR Material
Onyx FR should be used to print parts that need high-strength, low-weight, and flame-retardant properties.
| Aerospace | Defense |
| Automotive parts | Electronic housings |
Carbon Fiber FR
The backbone of flight-ready 3D printed composites
Carbon Fiber FR is a flame-retardant variant of Markforged’s unique, ultra-high-strength Continuous Carbon Fiber — when used to reinforce a Composite Base material like Onyx FR, it can yield parts as strong as 6061-T6 Aluminum. It’s extremely stiff and strong, and can be precisely laid down in a wide variety of geometries. Programmatically trace curved features, reinforce holes, and mimic unidirectional fiber layups — all within a few clicks.
Onyx FR should be used to print parts that need high-strength, low-weight, and flame-retardant properties.
| Weld Fixturing | Brackets & Mounts | |
| MRO & Spare Parts | End-Use Parts | Functional Prototypes |
HSHT Fiberglass Filament
HSHT fiberglass material delivers the highest impact resistance and heat deflection temperature of our continuous fibers.
When To 3D Print With HSHT Fiberglass Material
With superior heat resistance and a flexural strength that is second only to carbon fiber, HSHT fiberglass is ideal for applications requiring high heat and impact resistance or high elasticity.
| Welding fixtures | Thermoforms |
| Thermoset molds | Mold inserts |
Carbon Fiber Filament
Our stiffest, strongest fiber with the highest strength-to-weight ratio.
When To 3D Print With Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber material is strong enough to replace aluminum at half the weight; use it when you want superior stiffness and minimal deflection.
| Robotic arms | Forming tools |
| Inspection fixtures | End use parts |
Fiberglass Filament
Inexpensive and 11 times stiffer than ABS, fiberglass is the perfect entry-level fiber for 3D printing.
When To 3D Print With Fiberglass Material
Use fiberglass composite material to print parts that are an order of magnitude stiffer than typical 3D printed objects at the most affordable price.
| Functional prototypes | Jigs |
| Fixtures | End use parts |
Kevlar Filament
Kevlar® is tough, lightweight material, and can bend further than any other fiber, making it ideal for 3D printing.
When To 3D Print With Kevlar Material
Kevlar is best utilized in parts that will take a beating. Its low density and high durability make it a great option for applications involving a lot of motion or interfacing with production parts.
| End effectors | Soft jaws |
| Cradles | End use parts |
Onyx ESD
Onyx ESD is a static-dissipative version of Onyx. It’s precision-engineered to possess an extremely tight range of surface resistance — meeting ESD-safe requirements of the most stringent manufacturers — while offering the same industry leading benefits that Onyx offers. In fact, it’s actually stronger and stiffer than Onyx with similarly impeccable surface finish, making it the go-to material for advanced applications.
When To 3D Print With Onyx ESD
Onyx ESD is best suited for tooling, jigs, and fixtures that must be ESD-safe and for parts that cause processing difficulties when charge builds up
| Assembly fixtures | Test fixtures |
| Custom hand tools | Enclosures |
White Nylon
Nylon White is stronger, stiffer and more reliable than Markforged’s original Nylon material. The material exhibits a smooth, non-abrasive surface finish, and is reinforceable with any continuous fiber material options.
When To 3D Print With White Nylon
It can be reinforced with any continuous fiber, is far stronger than PLA, and nearly as strong as ABS.
| Non-marring work holding | Repeated handling parts |
| Cosmetic parts |
