Revolutionizing Packaging Machine Building with Markforged 3D Printing Solutions

Written by | Prableen Sachdeva
August 14, 2024
| 9:05 am
In the fast-paced world of packaging machine building, innovation, speed, and cost-efficiency are essential. Markforged’s advanced 3D printing solutions are transforming the industry by offering unparalleled advantages over traditional manufacturing methods.

Accelerated Prototyping and Production 

Markforged 3D printers significantly reduce prototyping and production time. Traditional methods can take weeks or months, but with Markforged’s technology, high-quality prototypes can be created in days. This rapid iteration and testing lead to optimized final products. 

Enhanced Design Flexibility 

Markforged’s 3D printing allows for the creation of complex geometries and intricate parts that are challenging or impossible to produce with traditional methods. This flexibility is crucial in the packaging industry, where custom parts are often needed for unique packaging formats and materials. 

Cost-Effective Manufacturing 

Markforged’s technology offers significant cost savings by reducing the need for expensive tooling and minimizing material waste. On-demand production lowers the need for large inventories, cutting storage costs and minimizing financial risk. 

High-Performance Materials 

Advanced composite and metal materials are used with Markforged, providing superior strength, durability, and resistance to wear and tear. This makes them ideal for producing parts like gears, brackets, and custom tooling that must withstand the rigorous demands of packaging machinery. 

Streamlined Supply Chain 

Implementing Markforged 3D printing can streamline the supply chain by allowing packaging machine builders to produce parts in-house. This reduces reliance on external suppliers, shortens lead times, and improves overall production efficiency. 

REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS

Quick Change Mount Plate 

Markforged technology enabled the creation of a custom quick-change mount plate for a vacuum gripper end-of-arm tooling solution. This innovation reduced size, weight, and part count, achieving an 80 pieces-per-minute cycling rate and tool-less changeovers, significantly improving production efficiency. 

Mechanical Gripper with Custom Collar 

A mechanical gripper with a custom collar was designed for a robotics packaging automation application. Utilizing Markforged’s X7 3D printers and Onyx material with continuous fiber reinforcement, a durable and efficient end-of-arm tooling solution was created. 

Robot Arm Cable Management 

Markforged’s 3D printing provided a highly customized solution for robot arm cable management, enhancing automation integration. This approach ensures precise hose management, reducing maintenance complexity and increasing overall equipment effectiveness. 

Small Package Container 

Using the Markforged X7 and Onyx material, a custom small package container was designed to solve complex packaging challenges. This solution was both cost-effective and adaptable, ensuring quick iterations and strong, production-ready parts for automation solutions.  

Markforged 3D printing solutions are revolutionizing packaging machine building by offering faster prototyping, enhanced design flexibility, cost-effective manufacturing, high-performance materials, and a streamlined supply chain. By leveraging these capabilities, packaging machine builders can stay ahead of the competition and meet the ever-evolving demands of the market. 

Explore the possibilities with Markforged and transform your packaging machine-building processes.

Contact our team of experts today to learn more about how Markforged can benefit your business. 

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