Reinforced Plastics Volume 00, Number 00 July 2017
BUSINESS
Business Methods 3D and Markforged form partnership Methods 3D has formed a partnership with Markforged, which specialises in composites 3D printing. Methods 3D will provide sales, service and support for the Markforged line of 3D printers in the US. Markforged invented a proprietary continuous carbon fiber filament printing
method for the industrial, automation, automotive, aerospace and medical industries. ‘With Markforged, we will significantly enhance our customers’ production efficiencies by enabling them to quickly create tools, jigs and fixtures for myriad industrial
applications,’ said Jamie Hanson, COO, Methods 3D. ‘Our deep experience in metalworking manufacturing combined with Markforged’s expertise in high strength parts is a perfect match for meeting today’s demanding manufacturing challenges.’ Markforged; www.markforged.com