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Application Spotlights
Rent the Sky Films: Camera Cable Harness
Rent the Sky Films uses Markforged to print cable mounting for a handheld 3D camera. The part must provide a single-point adapter for eight critical ports on the camera.
Eaton: Stanchion Adapter
Eaton fabricates assembly line stanchion adapters that constrain plastic clips as operators press hydraulic pipes into them.
Radiant Images: Camera Frame
Radiant Images prints the entire frame of the AXA 360 camera rig with Markforged. The frame consists of high strength printed polygonal brackets bolted together at an angle.
MARTAC: Seawater Intake
MARTAC prints water intakes for autonomous aquatic vehicles that pull seawater from outside the vehicle to cool the vehicle's motors.
Centerline Engineering Solutions: Press Brake Punch
Centerline Engineered Solutions prints forming dies for sheet metal fabrication. The printed die and punch mount on a press brake, which forms 14 gauge steel.
bmi CAD: CNC Lathe Bar Puller
bmi CAD uses Markforged to print feed stock automation tools for a CNC lathe. Each puller is turret mounted and uses friction to move heavy metal feedstock.
Dixon Valve: Composite Robotic Gripper Jaws
Dixon Valve prints jaws that mount on a robot that transfers fittings between machining centers. They must survive corrosive fluids while subjected to repeated clamping forces.
Humanetics: Thermoset Mold
Humanetics uses a Markforged X7 to print molds for thermoset plastics. Each mold must withstand significant clamping force while heated to 220 F.
Stanley Black & Decker: Wheel Shaft
This wheel shaft holds adjustable guide wheels onto a railroad frog grinder. Each part is loaded with the full weight of the grinder and subject to shock loads.
Hugard Inc: CNC Path Catcher
Hugard Inc. makes precision turned parts. In order to maximize production efficiency, they designed custom part catchers that collect parts as they are parted off of the lathe.