Coordinate Industries has taken a stride in its vow to continuously explore and implement emerging technologies and to remain on the cutting edge of manufacturing advancements, with the purchase of a Markforged X7 industrial .  This ensures Coordinate will be keeping pace with a budding technology whose boundaries are rapidly expanding.

Markforged is an industry leading Additive Manufacturing OEM and their printers have a reputation for producing high strength, high quality prints with exceptional surface finishes.  The X7 is an industrial grade printer which offers a range of material and reinforcement fiber options that allow for flexibility in both part design and end-use.  Some material and fiber combinations rival the strength and capabilities of machined aluminum, leading to a multitude of potential applications for CIL.

Initially the printer will be used to generate jigs and fixtures that will aid in our assembly and manufacturing operations, alleviating some of the burden that currently resides on our CNC machines and sub-contractors.  It may also be used to support other areas of the business such as maintenance as well.  As our knowledge increases and we come to understand the full capabilities of the printer and its compatible materials, we may look to offer additive manufacturing services to both new and existing customers.

Shout out to the Engineering group who put in significant time and effort over the last few months to research several different 3D printer OEM’s and models, as well as develop and test various 3D print applications before coming to an informed consensus on the Markforged X7.  They are excited to learn all about this technology and how it may be applied to positively impact our business.  Please feel free to drop in to the Engineering office to discuss any potential solutions or ideas that you may have.

This capitol purchase highlights the commitment to support the collective CIL Vision and Mission by expanding our technological capability portfolio while potentially opening the door to new opportunities and markets.