Onyx family
- Onyx
- Onyx ESD
- Onyx FR
- Onyx FR-A
Onyx is a chopped-carbon-fibre-filled nylon. ESD and FR variants address particular material requirements; the required behaviour must be verified in the finished part.
MARKFORGED · PARTNER DELIVERED
Choose the material.
Engineer the complete part.
Access Markforged printing through DPM’s manufacturing partner. Connect material selection and reinforcement to your design, interfaces and acceptance evidence.
Partner capability available · printer range access confirmedFrom a fit model to a defined manufacturing route
DPM coordinates the brief, design, partner manufacture and inspection requirements. Our partner has access across the Markforged printer range. The work package identifies the delivery site, printer configuration, compatible materials and capacity for your part.
Suitable applications can include fixtures, gripper fingers, instrument supports, housings, access models and tooling. We assess each application against its loads, environment, geometry and inspection needs.
Partner material availability
The following materials are available through our partner. Selection remains specific to the printer, material grade and application.
Prototype & flexible materials
- Nylon White
- Nylon FS
- Smooth TPU
- Precise PLA
Explore fit models, suitable nylon components and flexible contact features. Select the exact grade for the dimensional, surface and environmental requirements.
High-temperature material options
- ULTEM™ 9085 filament
- Vega
Assess these options where thermal and environmental requirements justify a specialist material route. Confirm machine compatibility, process conditions and any required reinforcement grade.
Continuous reinforcement
- Carbon fibre
- HSHT fibreglass
- Aramid fibre (Kevlar®)
- Fibreglass
Position compatible reinforcement around the defined load paths. Fibre direction, layer orientation and interfaces form part of the design and verification.
Printer selection follows the application
Desktop and industrial composite platforms
Access includes Mark Two, the industrial X series such as X7, and FX10. We match the available configuration to the geometry, polymer and compatible reinforcement.
FX20 and specialist material work
Consider the appropriate platform for larger builds or high-temperature material requirements. Part size, material support and the full finishing route are checked before quotation.
Metal-system access
The partner’s printer access also includes Metal X. Metal feedstock availability and the complete print, wash, sinter and finishing route are confirmed separately for a metal enquiry.
Design and evidence belong together
- Define the load, temperature, interfaces, quantity and intended use.
- Select the compatible printer, base material and any continuous reinforcement.
- Review build orientation, fibre placement, inserts, fasteners and finishing.
- Agree material records, dimensional checks and representative functional tests.
- Record the accepted revision, manufacturing route and release responsibilities.
Material datasheet values and printer access do not establish part approval. ESD, flammability, environmental and structural requirements are assessed for the actual configuration and applicable programme.
See where this route fits
Modular instrument enclosure · Gripper and inspection nest · Reconfigurable assembly fixture · Remote inspection carrier
These studies have individual DBOS and process indicators. Available partner equipment is separate from study readiness.
Material and process references
Partner access and the available material list were confirmed by DPM on 15 September 2026. Review the applicable manufacturer data and partner process specification when scoping your part.
Markforged composite material reference · FX10 process information · Nylon FS manufacturer reference (Japanese)
Markforged and material trade names belong to their respective owners. DPM provides a coordinated partner manufacturing service.
PLANNING YOUR WORK PACKAGE
Functional polymer and composite prototypes
- Bring to the review
- CAD or geometry description, intended load and environment, critical interfaces, quantity and the property to evaluate.
- What we scope
- Partner printer and material selection, build orientation and reinforcement discussion, plus agreed inspection and delivery scope.
- What must be confirmed
- Printer and material compatibility, stock, build capacity and project qualification are confirmed with the partner before quotation.
This capability is supplied through specialist partners. Your quotation identifies the delivery responsibilities and the agreed qualification evidence.
How we deliver and manage acceptance ↗ · Plan a useful prototype ↗