Print plastic parts reinforced with continuous carbon, Kevlar or glass fibre, and metal parts, on an industrial printer. Strong printed parts can replace machined metal for tooling and some end uses.
Stratasys agreed on May 27, 2026 to buy Markforged for $42.5M; the deal is due to close in H2 2026.
Updated 27 May 2026Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week
Carbon (or other) fiber is drawn from a spool and embedded within the printed part as it extrudes, creating aerospace-grade reinforcement.
FX10 has interchangeable heads: one for fiber-reinforced composites, optionally one for metal filament.
Continuous fibers align with the print path, giving parts exceptional strength in that direction, like a composite beam.
| Spec | Markforged FX10 / Metal X |
|---|---|
| Build volume (FX10) | 375 × 300 × 300 mmR (reported) |
| Continuous fiber types | Carbon, Kevlar, glass, aramidR (reported) |
| Metal filament (with FX10 Metal) | 17-4PH stainless steelR (reported) |
| Strength vs. weight | Comparable to aluminum while lighterR (reported) |
R reported by the company
Stratasys
FDM, SAF, Origin, Markforged, continuous fiber composites
Stratasys makes FDM extrusion 3D printers for production and prototyping, SAF powder-bed systems and resin DLP printers. In May 2026 it agreed to buy Markforged from Nano Dimension for $42.5M, adding continuous-fiber composite printing; closing is expected in H2 2026.
