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3D Monotech Launches Markforged FX10 an Industrial Metal and Composite 3D Printer in India

Revolutionary dual-capability 3D printer set to transform India’s manufacturing landscape
3D Monotech Launches Markforged FX10 an Industrial Metal and Composite 3D Printer in India
(Left to right) Rajesh Mrithyunjayan, VP - 3D Products and Solutions at 3D Monotech, Tej Prakash Jain, MD of Monotech Systems, Gaurav Sarda, Regional Head - ECR, Emerging Corporates Group, HDFC Bank, Rahul Mittal, Team Leader – ECR, Emerging Corporate Group, and Prashant Sinha, Country Manager Markforged India/Source: 3D Monotech
Key Takeaways

Monotech Systems Ltd., a leader in 3D printing equipment and manufacturing solutions, unveiled the ground-breaking Markforged FX10 3D printer at an event held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai. The event was attended by industry leaders from various sectors and graced by a number of dignitaries as well.

The Markforged FX10, distinguished as the world’s first industrial metal and composite 3D printer, features a modular print system that allows users to switch between metal and composite print engines efficiently. With an impressive build volume of 375mm x 300mm x 300mm, the FX10 is designed to enhance manufacturing productivity through the production of strong, accurate tools and fixtures.

Markforged FX10 for Industry 4.0

Markforged FX10 an Industrial Metal and Composite 3D Printer
Markforged FX10 an Industrial Metal and Composite 3D Printer/Source: 3D Monotech

“The launch of FX10 is a significant milestone for the country’s manufacturing sector and Global Capability Centers,” said Chief Guest Gaurav Sarda, Regional Head – East Coast Region, Emerging Corporate Group, HDFC Bank Ltd. He highlighted Monotech’s best-in-class R&D facility in Ambattur, Chennai, as a testament to their commitment to innovation.

The FX10’s advanced features include printhead-mounted optical sensors for verifying dimensional accuracy and assessing device health, automatic calibration, and material changeover capabilities. The printer supports various materials, including:

  • Composite materials: Onyx®, Onyx FR™, Onyx ESD™, Continuous Carbon Fiber, and Nylon variants
  • Metal materials: 17-4PH Stainless Steel v2 and 316L Stainless Steel

India’s Manufacturing Potential

Attendees of the Markforged FX10 3D printer launch event
Attendees of the Markforged FX10 3D printer launch event/Source: 3D Monotech

The event commenced with introductions by Rajesh Mrithyunjayan, VP – 3D Products and Solutions at 3D Monotech, and Prashant Sinha, Markforged Country Manager, India, highlighting the collaborative strength between Monotech Systems and Markforged.

Followed by talks from the 3D Monotech and Markforged leaders like Richard Elving, VP Sales in the APAC region for Markforged, who emphasised India’s position as an attractive manufacturing hub. “India is at the forefront of manufacturing as the world looks at alternative manufacturing hubs,” he stated during the event.

Tej Prakash Jain, Managing Director of Monotech Systems Ltd., reflected on the company’s journey since 1999, growing from a six-person team to a 600-strong workforce. “Our growth parallels India’s expanding manufacturing capabilities, and the launch of FX10 marks another significant step in this evolution,” he noted.

Industry Applications and Success Stories

(Extreme right) Abhimanyu Chavan, Director Manufactur3D Magazine in an interaction with (left) Tej Prakash Jain and (center) Manju Pravin, DGM - Marketing & PR, 3D Products and Solutions
(Extreme right) Abhimanyu Chavan, Director Manufactur3D Magazine in an interaction with (left) Tej Prakash Jain and (center) Manju Pravin, DGM – Marketing & PR, 3D Products and Solutions/Source: 3D Monotech

The event featured several keynote presentations from distinguished speakers, including Dr. G Saravana Kumar from IIT Madras, who discussed advances in 3D and 4D printing for healthcare applications. Aravind Udupi, Head of Engineering at Nordex Group, demonstrated how Markforged printers have reduced their design-to-manufacturing time to 18 months.

Dr. Winstone Deaver, Research Engineer at 3D GRAPHYLLP, presented impressive case studies, including an Indian Navy project where 3D printing reduced an impeller’s weight from 8 kg to 1 kg. Sr. Scientist Ravi Babu from CSIR discussed applications in the chemical industry, particularly in batteries and bioprinting.

Abhimanyu Chavan, Director at Manufatur3D Magazine, India’s leading online magazine on 3D printing, attended the event as a guest and witnessed the momentous launch event. The gathering drew industry leaders from various sectors who gained valuable insights not only about the revolutionary FX10 but also about the broader developments shaping India’s manufacturing landscape.

Markforged’s Proven Track Record

Prashant Sinha, Country Manager Markforged India presenting about the FX10 printer
Prashant Sinha, Country Manager Markforged India presenting about the FX10 printer/Source: 3D Monotech

Prashant Sinha presented the features ans benefits of the FX10 3D printer while also highlighting successful implementations of various Markforged 3D printers in sectors such as aerospace, marine, energy, research laboratories, drones and more demonstrating the technology’s wide-ranging applications across industries.


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Abhimanyu Chavan
Abhimanyu is the founder of Manufactur3D and has spent more than 7 years in the 3D printing industry. He has written over 2000 articles on the technology and industry and he continues to write and share content to promote the technology across the globe, and more so in India. You can follow him on social platforms.
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