Markforged supplies hundreds of 3D printers to Project DIAMOnD participants Markforged has distributed its first wave of 3D printers to Michigan-based manufacturers as part of Project DIAMOnD, an initiative set up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that hopes to improve the regionâs manufacturing agility. Project DIAMOnD stands for distributed, independent, agile, manufacturing on-demand and has been established by Automation Alley to âaddress the urgent need to move companies into the digital manufacturing ageâ and help Michigan state respond better to future disruptions. More than 200 manufacturers have now received printers, meaning they can immediately begin printing personal protective equipment as and when required, while also harnessing the technology to serve other needs.