Markforged Released ONYX ESD
Blog Article | December 23, 2020
Summary
Onyx ESD is an advanced 3D printing material developed by Markforged, designed for industrial applications requiring electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety. Combining strength, stiffness, and a high-quality surface finish, it offers improved mechanical performance over standard Onyx while maintaining ESD-safe properties. This material enables manufacturers, especially in electronics, to produce durable, functional parts with enhanced protection against static discharge.
Key Topics Covered
• Onyx ESD is a micro carbon fiber-filled nylon composite with ESD-safe properties
• Provides static-dissipative performance for sensitive electronic applications
• Stronger and stiffer than standard Onyx material
• Maintains high-quality surface finish and print precision
• Can be reinforced with continuous fibers for increased strength
• Designed for industrial and advanced manufacturing use cases
• Optimized for consistent and high-quality 3D printing
• Ideal for electronics manufacturing requiring ESD protection
What is Onyx ESD?
Onyx ESD is the most advanced polymer Markforged has ever developed. Onyx ESD is an ESD-safe micro carbon fiber filled nylon composite base material with similar mechanical properties and surface finish to Markforged Onyx. It is static-dissipative and reinforceable with continuous fibers to achieve up to 10x strength compared to existing ESD-safe plastics.
Stronger, Stiffer, and ESD Resistant Onyx Variant for Industrial Applications
Onyx ESD is the most advanced polymer Markforged has ever developed.
- Its 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.
- It is stronger and stiffer than Onyx with similarly impeccable surface finish, making it the go to material for advanced application.
- This material is optimized to print with an exceptional quality
- It is a unique material with specialized material properties.
Material Property
- Surface Resistance
- Tensile Stress at Yield
- Tensile Modulus
- Available Layer Heights
- Available Continuous Fiber Reinforcements
- Compatible Printers
Download the material datasheet here. Contact Saratech for additional information or to order Onyx ESD.
Onyx ESD is best used in applications that require ESD safe materials. So, now manufacturers of electronics can finally take advantage of the Digital Forge and the massive benefits it brings.
About Markforged
Markforged transforms manufacturing with 3D metal and carbon fiber printers, capable of producing parts tough enough for the factory floor. Engineers, designers, manufacturing and digital manufacturing professionals all over the world rely on Markforged 3D printers for tooling, fixtures, functional prototyping, and high-value end-use production of metal and composite parts. Founded in 2013 and based in Watertown, Massachusetts, Markforged has about 300 employees globally, with $137 million in both strategic and venture capital. Markforged was recently recognized by Forbes in the Next Billion-Dollar Startups list and listed as the #2.
