Case Study: Farason Corporation achieves better robot arm cable management with Markforged 3D printing

Farason Corporation cuts part costs by up to 90% with Markforged

Farason Corporation, a custom automation and robotics systems designer, faced a challenge with cable management on a robotic box flap lifter machine. The need for a large degree of rotation caused issues with hoses catching, which was a critical concern for long-term maintenance and machine reliability. They used a Markforged 3D printer with Onyx material to address this.

The Markforged solution allowed Farason to design and 3D print a series of custom hose clamps that guided air lines along the robotic arm. This provided a permanent, professionally finished cable management system that prevented kinks and ensured the machine could be serviced and reassembled correctly. The result was a 90% reduction in part costs compared to outsourcing and a significant increase in overall equipment effectiveness for their customer.

Farason Corporation