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Galleries // 2024 Spark:Product // Markforged FX10: Revolutionizing Industrial 3D Printing
Markforged FX10: Revolutionizing Industrial 3D Printing
Entrant
Competition: Spark:Product
Designer: Bill Vespa - Industrial Designer
Design Type: Industrial & consumer tools and equipment
Company / Organization / School: PA Consulting and Markforged
Website: https://www.paconsulting.com/services/build-brands-products-and-services/design
Team Members: Evan Hutker
Luca De Simone
Devan Stacy
Myles Eaves
Taehak Kwon
The Markforged FX10 marks a significant development in industrial 3D printing, blending the compactness and user-friendliness of desktop designs with the capabilities of high-capacity manufacturing. Our collaborative design process focused on pushing the technological envelope while integrating functional accessibility into every aspect of the machine’s aesthetics. The printer’s versatility in material compatibility and automated features like bed leveling and material loading minimizes manual effort, enhancing overall user experience. With its clear visibility and strategically placed components, the FX10 mirrors the intuitive interaction found in consumer electronics. Integrating the material bay within the device and incorporating piston-assisted mechanisms transforms user interaction, elevating the FX10 beyond traditional industrial equipment. By emphasizing practical usability and aesthetic appeal, this printer sets a new paradigm for industrial machinery, reflecting our dedication to pioneering thoughtful and effective design solutions.
