Case Study: Brooks Automation cuts prototyping cycles from weeks to days with Markforged 3D printing

Brooks Automation - Customer Case Study

Brooks, a leading provider of automation and cryogenic solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and life sciences, was being held back by weeks‑long fabrication cycles while optimizing high‑precision robotic systems. To accelerate development and produce functional, high‑strength prototypes, Brooks turned to Markforged continuous carbon‑fiber 3D printing.

By deploying Markforged printers, Brooks began producing accurate, near‑metal functional prototypes with 1–2 day lead times, letting engineers test parts in assemblies and show finished prototypes in meetings. This cut lead time from 18 days to about 36 hours and reduced per‑part cost from $1,200 to $125 (≈92% time savings, 86% cost savings), shrinking iteration cycles from weeks to days and speeding system development and shipment.

Brooks Automation

Jeff Cavins

Mechanical Engineer