New technology from MarkForged prints composite parts as strong as metal.
DEFOREST, Wis. – Nov. 17, 2014 – EVCO Plastics, a leading custom plastics manufacturer, has once again invested in delivering customers unparalleled competitive advantage by expanding its 3D printing capabilities to include the Mark One, the world’s first 3D printer that can print carbon fiber. This new technology from MarkForged will greatly shorten design cycles and offer viable parts immediately after printing due to the strong nature of the composite part.
This advanced technology uses a new 3D printing process referred to as CFF (Composite Filament Fabrication) in combination with traditional FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication). This technique produces fiber-reinforced composite parts, which are up to 20 times stiffer and 5 times stronger than parts printed using plastic. Designers can choose among Kevlar, carbon fiber and fiberglass to reinforce a specially formulated nylon, which makes the parts stiff and strong.
“Investing in this technology will improve automation and fixturing, and it will drastically reduce the time to create complex parts and pieces,” said Mark McDonald, design manager at EVCO Plastics. “These parts can be measured and tested immediately after printing, making them a vital element to the design process and bringing results to our clients much faster.”
The Mark One was introduced in early 2014 for pre-order, and EVCO received its printer in early November. The printer was put into production right away, focusing on clients in industries such as agriculture, appliances and recreation.
EVCO Plastics is a leading plastics manufacturing company, with nine manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the world. With an emphasis on design for manufacturability, strategic engineering and innovative technology, EVCO is recognized as a global leader in custom plastic injection molding. EVCO was fFounded in 1964, EVCO employs over 900 people and operates 140 injection molding machines, ranging from 28 to 3,500 tons. For more information about EVCO visit www.facebook.com/evcoplastics or www.twitter.com/evcoplastics.
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