Markforged FX10 Composite & Metal 3D Printer, Industrial Series
Introducing the Markforged FX10™ (from Markforged's Industrial Series), the world’s first industrial 3D printer capable of printing both metal and composite materials. This revolutionary machine represents the culmination of years of engineering and technological advancement, offering manufacturers an unprecedented level of versatility and efficiency. Built on the proven success of the Markforged X7 and Metal X, the FX10 delivers robust and precise tools and fixtures directly to your factory floor, significantly reducing lead times and costs.
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Markforged FX10 Composite & Metal 3D Printer Capabilities
The FX10's capabilities are powered by a modular print system that allows users to easily switch between metal and composite printing engines. This flexibility ensures that the FX10 can handle a wide range of factory floor applications, from producing strong, reinforced carbon fiber parts to durable metal components. With its advanced software and automatic calibration, the FX10 consistently delivers accurate, high-quality parts that meet the stringent demands of industrial manufacturing.
Markforged FX10 3D Printer Features
The FX10 is engineered for ultimate flexibility, letting you switch seamlessly between composite and metal printing. Its modular hardware design ensures your printer can adapt to changing production needs, giving your operation a future-proof advantage.
Designed to Boost Production Yields & Slash Part Costs
Improve manufacturing efficiency by reducing wasted material, failed prints, and the cost of producing usable parts.
Keep Production Running With On-Demand Spare Parts
Produce replacement components as needed to minimize equipment downtime and keep manufacturing operations moving.
Printhead-Mounted Optical Sensors
For in-print dimensional validation — Verify part dimensions during printing to catch deviations early and reduce the need for manual inspection and rework.
Heated Build Chamber
For high-speed, high-quality printing — Maintain more consistent printing conditions to help produce reliable parts across production runs.
Large Touchscreen Interface
For intuitive operation — Simplify printer setup and monitoring so operators can manage jobs with less hands-on intervention.
Advanced Material Cabinet
Supporting seamless auto material changeover — Enable longer, unattended print jobs by reducing the need for operators to manually switch materials.
Markforged FX10 3D Printer Specifications
FX 10 Composite Specifications
Fused Filament Fabrication, Continuous Fiber Reinforcement
- Build Volume: 375mm x 300mm x 300mm
- Z Resolution Range: 125 - 250 μm
- Build Chamber: Heated up to 60 °C
- Materials: Onyx, Onyx FR, Onyx ESD, Nylon White FS, Carbon Fiber, Carbon Fiber FR, Metal 17-4PH v2, and 316L Stainless Steel
FX 10 Metal Specifications
Metal Fused Filament Fabrication
- Build Volume: 375mm x 300mm x 300mm
- Z Resolution Range: 127µm post-sinter
- Build Chamber: Heated up to 60 °C
- Materials: 17-4PH Stainless Steel v2, 316L Stainless Steel
Plastic Compatibility
Onyx®
Designed to combine the toughness and durability of Nylon with the dimensional stability and strength of composites, Onyx is the world's most capable 3D plastic.
Onyx FR™
Fiberglass reinforced Onyx composites are as strong as metal and 20x stiffer than typical 3D printed parts. Onyx FR should be used to print parts that require high-strength, low-weight, and flame-retardant properties.
Onyx ESD™
Onyx ESD is a static-dissipative chopped carbon fiber nylon material, precision-engineered for a tight range of surface resistance. Onyx ESD meets ESD-safe requirements while offering the same industry-leading print quality of Onyx.
Onyx GF™
is a chopped-glass-fiber-filled nylon designed for durable tooling and end-use parts, with added color and non-conductive properties for safety and error-proofing applications.
Nylon White FS
Nylon White FS is an unfilled, food-safe nylon certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 51 and FDA-compliant, ideal for production tooling, MRO, and equipment components in food and beverage settings. Perfect for guides, chutes, and other contact-safe parts.
Continuous Fiber Compatibility
Carbon Fiber
The strongest and stiffest fiber with the highest strength-to-weight ratio. Carbon fiber filament can replace aluminum at half the weight. Utilize this material when you want exceptional stiffness and minimal deflection.
Carbon Fiber FR
Carbon Fiber FR is a flame-retardant version of Markforged’s high-strength Continuous Carbon Fiber. When reinforcing a base like Onyx FR, it creates parts as strong as 6061-T6 aluminum. This material is extremely stiff and strong, allowing precise reinforcement of various geometries with just a few clicks.
Metal Compatibility
17-4PH Stainless Steel
A high-strength, high-hardness metal with excellent corrosion resistance, this versatile steel excels in manufacturing, aerospace, petroleum, and medical industries. If heat treated, 17-4 PH stainless steel has an ultimate tensile strength of 1250 MPa and a Rockwell Hardness of 36 HRC.
316L Stainless Steel
The 316L is a low-carbon stainless steel that provides great strength and toughness along with excellent corrosion resistance, making it perfect for marine, medical, and food processing parts.
H13 Tool Steel v2
Designed for applications requiring high hardness, compressive strength, and thermal resistance, H13 Tool Steel v2 is well suited for durable tooling, fixtures, and components exposed to elevated temperatures.
Modular Print System
The FX10 is engineered for ultimate flexibility, letting you switch seamlessly between composite and metal printing. Its modular hardware design ensures your printer can adapt to changing production needs, giving your operation a future-proof advantage.
Swappable Print Heads & Routing Block
Easily swap print heads and routing blocks to move between composite and metal builds. This modularity reduces downtime and allows for multiple material types on a single machine.
Automatic Composite to Metal Changeover
Transform your FX10 from composite to metal printing in less than two hours — keeping production moving without sacrificing precision or quality.
Built for Factory Flexibility
The FX10 is built to thrive in dynamic production environments, whether on the shop floor or in a specialized manufacturing cell. Its modularity enables quick adaptation to new projects and material requirements.
How Saratech Can Help You Get the Most from the FX10
Saratech helps you maximize the FX10’s capabilities with expert guidance on material selection, print optimization, workflow integration, and application-specific assessments. From setup support to ongoing troubleshooting and consultation, our team ensures you achieve the highest-quality prints, shortest lead times, and fastest ROI — whether you’re printing composites, metals, or hybrid assemblies.
Precision & Inspection
Industries like aerospace, MRO, and defense demand verified, repeatable quality. The FX10’s in-print inspection and calibration tools provide confidence that every part meets exacting tolerances.
Laser Micrometer for Dimensional Accuracy
Built-in laser measurement tools check critical dimensions during printing, reducing scrap and minimizing post-processing.
Vision Module for Machine Health
The FX10’s vision system monitors print and machine conditions in real-time, preventing errors before they impact production.
Auto Calibration & Error Reduction
Automatic calibration routines reduce setup errors, helping you maintain consistent quality while maximizing uptime.
Eiger™ Software Platform
Eiger powers your FX10 with cloud-connected control, fleet management, and built-in quality assurance, streamlining operations and scaling production without complexity.
Cloud Management & Fleet Control
Access Eiger through the cloud to manage print jobs, monitor connected Markforged printers, and oversee fleet activity from a centralized platform.
Digital Inventory & Remote Printing
Keep digital inventories of parts and materials for quick access and remote printing, reducing downtime and improving responsiveness.
Integrated Simulation & QA Tools
Simulate builds, validate designs, and check quality before printing, saving time, material, and costs.
Secure Manufacturing Data & Access
Protect proprietary designs and production data with encrypted file transfers and account security controls. Depending on the Eiger plan, security features may include MFA, role-based access controls, and SSO.
FX10 Compared to X7 & Metal X
The FX10 delivers higher throughput, smarter automation, and advanced sensors compared to the X7 and Metal X, helping manufacturers accelerate production and reduce errors.
Larger Volume, Faster Output
Print bigger parts faster, with improved throughput for complex and large-scale builds.
Smarter Automation & Sensors
Advanced sensors and automated routines reduce errors and ensure reliability across demanding manufacturing workflows.
Expanded Materials & Use Cases
The FX10 supports an expanded range of composites and metals, enabling applications that span prototyping, tooling, and end-use production.
What You Can Print
Turn the FX10’s capabilities into practical manufacturing solutions that improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and keep operations moving.
Fixtures, Jigs & Tooling
Produce durable jigs, fixtures, assembly aids, and tooling for repeatable shop-floor tasks. Bring tooling in-house to reduce machining lead times, simplify assembly, and adapt tools as production needs change.
Flame-Retardant & ESD Parts
Print flame-retardant components with Onyx FR, which meets UL 94 V-0 requirements at 3 mm thickness, or static-dissipative parts with Onyx ESD. These materials support applications such as equipment housings, manufacturing fixtures, and components requiring electrostatic discharge control.
Composite & Metal Parts
Print fiber-reinforced composite parts or metal components on the FX10 platform with the appropriate print engine configuration. With the optional Metal Kit and compatible post-processing equipment, manufacturers can produce 17-4 PH and 316L stainless steel parts alongside composite tooling and components.
Easy Metal Upgrade Path
Start with composites and upgrade to metal printing when production demands grow. The FX10’s modular design allows you to scale additive manufacturing without purchasing a separate metal printer.
What’s in the FX10 Metal Kit
The FX10 Metal Kit includes all hardware and tools necessary to upgrade an FX10 from composite to metal printing. The Metal Kit upgrades the key mechanical components of the extrusion/filament feed path to accommodate metal filaments and ensure proper flow, handling, and printing stability.
How to Upgrade from Composite
Upgrade from composite to metal printing using the FX10 Metal Kit. This process includes swapping in the metal print engine, performing calibration, and following Markforged’s recommended workflow for debinding and sintering to achieve fully dense metal parts.
Scale Additive Capacity
Begin with composite builds and expand to metal components as your operations scale, all on the same FX10 platform.
Is the Markforged FX10 Right for Your Manufacturing Operation?
The Markforged FX10 is a strong fit for manufacturers looking to bring more tooling in-house, improve production consistency, and expand additive manufacturing beyond prototyping. Its composite printing capabilities support durable production aids and replacement parts, while optional metal printing adds flexibility for applications requiring metal components. The FX10 may be right for your operation if you need to:
Reduce Dependence on External Tooling Suppliers
Produce jigs, fixtures, assembly aids, and replacement parts on demand to shorten lead times and respond faster to production needs.
Improve Production Consistency
Establish repeatable printing workflows for manufacturing aids and end-use components, with in-print dimensional validation helping identify potential issues earlier.
Reduce Operator Involvement
Support longer print jobs and reduce manual material handling to help operators focus on other production tasks.
Expand Beyond Composite Printing
Add optional metal printing capabilities when your applications require compatible stainless steel parts alongside composite components.
Scale Additive Manufacturing
Build a repeatable process for producing parts across multiple applications as internal demand for printed tooling and components grows.
For manufacturers seeking greater control over tooling availability, production support, and part costs, the FX10 offers a way to make additive manufacturing a more integrated part of daily operations.
Not sure whether the FX10 fits your applications? Talk with Saratech about your material requirements, production goals, and potential use cases.
