MarkForged's patented technology reinforces tough nylon parts with remarkably strong carbon fiber, fiberglass, or Kevlar Ⓡ, enabling one-day turnover and displacing parts typically machined in metal. The Mark One professional desktop printer offers a distinct competitive advantage versus traditional manufacturing techniques like CNC machining and modular fixturing, completing parts equal to or better in strength than aluminum up to 90% faster and 70% cheaper. An Unfair Advantage "We see a lot of users calling their Mark One their 'secret weapon'. The automotive industry is using the Mark One to create industrial strength fixtures for holding heavy parts. Machine shops that previously shunned 3D printing are adopting the Mark One as the only 3D printer able to replace or complement aluminum and steel and are beginning to ship 3D printed parts.