Markforged Onyx One

The Markforged Onyx One is the entry-level industrial 3D printer in Markforged's lineup, designed to introduce manufacturing teams to the performance and workflow advantages of Onyx — Markforged's proprietary chopped carbon fiber-filled nylon — without the additional cost of continuous fiber reinforcement hardware. While it lacks the fiber placement capability of the X3 and X7, the Onyx One produces parts substantially stronger, stiffer, and more chemically resistant than standard nylon or ABS FDM prints, positioning it above consumer-grade printers and hobby machines in industrial environments.

Onyx material is the foundation of the entire Markforged composite printing system. The chopped carbon fiber dispersed throughout the nylon matrix provides approximately twice the stiffness and significantly better surface finish compared to standard nylon, along with improved heat deflection temperature. For non-structural and semi-structural applications — jigs, fixtures, inspection aids, housings, end caps, brackets, and lightweight assembly tools — Onyx One parts often meet requirements without needing continuous fiber reinforcement, making the machine's capability sufficient for a broad range of factory floor applications.

The Onyx One connects to Markforged's Eiger cloud software platform for slicing, print management, and part library access. This positions it within the broader Digital Forge ecosystem: shops that start with an Onyx One can scale to X3 or X7 machines and manage all printers through the same software environment. The cloud-based Eiger platform eliminates local software installation requirements and provides automatic updates, version-controlled part files, and multi-user access appropriate for engineering team environments.

The machine's build volume of 320 x 132 x 160 mm covers a practical range of small-to-medium industrial parts. The heated build chamber maintains dimensional stability during printing and supports the material properties of Onyx. Print resolution at 100 microns produces surfaces suitable for most tooling and fixtures applications directly off the machine, with light post-processing adequate for functional mating surfaces.

For manufacturers evaluating additive manufacturing for the first time, or for facilities that have already deployed X3 or X7 machines and want a lower-cost system for high-volume fixture and jig production where fiber reinforcement is unnecessary, the Onyx One provides a compelling value proposition. It is also commonly deployed in educational and R&D environments as an introduction to Markforged's ecosystem before committing to higher-capability continuous fiber systems.