MakerBot METHOD X

Industrial 3D Printing for Every Engineer

The METHOD X from MakerBot is a high-performance, tinker-free 3D printer that was engineered from the ground up to handle the most complex 3D printing needs.

Leveraging on industry-leading Stratasys® patents including high-quality components like a 110°C circulating heated chamber, precision dissolvable supports, and more, print dimensionally-accurate production-grade end-use parts at a fraction of traditional manufacturing costs.

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10 Reasons to Choose METHOD X

Description

3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS

Industrial reliability and precision at a disruptive price point with the fastest CAD to part workflow.

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MINIMUM INVESTMENT. MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE.

110°C circulating heated chamber delivers stronger manufacturing-grade parts

Open platform for 3rd party advanced engineering materials

Guaranteed part accuracy ± 0.2mm (± 0.007in) and SR-30 Soluble Support

Save precious engineering time with an automated workflow and CAD integration

METHOD X FEATURES

110° CIRCULATING HEATED CHAMBER

Control the temperature and quality of every layer – not just the first. Heated build plates are effective at reducing warping, but METHOD takes this further with full active heat immersion during the entire print duration.

Achieve consistent strength in three axis with recirculating heat on every layer with a heated chamber to produce stronger parts than with a heated build plate.

DUAL PERFORMANCE EXTRUDERS

The Dual Performance Extruder system is built from the ground up to accelerate print times and provide dimensional accuracy across every part.

 

SMART SENSORS

Leveraging industrial DNA, each Performance Extruder contains a suite of sensors that monitor when the material is running low and allows for active jam detection during the entire print duration.

It’s like autonomous protection for your print — and your printer.

 

GREATER TORQUE

From great strength comes great performance. The 19:1 dual-drive gear ratio keeps material loaded and ready for reliable material extrusion at every layer.

 

<60 SECONDS HEAT UP TIME

A lengthened thermal core and a fast start-up time ensure that materials are ready to go when your ideas are.

MAKERBOT LABS 

Access unlimited materials with an Open Materials Platform enabled by MakerBot LABS. Print with advanced 3rd-party materials such as ABS Carbon, TPE (flexible), PETG ESD, and PC on an industrial 3D printing platform.

Tap your innovative spirit and explore new 3D printing applications with pre-qualified materials from leading filament companies to realize your ideas.

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3D PRINT METAL ON METHOD 

A whole new way to create solid metal parts that can withstand high temperatures and heavy loads with MakerBot METHOD platform and MakerBot LABS Gen 2 Experimental Extruder.

BASF Ultrafuse 316L Stainless Steel parts combine next level strength, rigidity, and durability needed for end-use parts and manufacturing tools.

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DRY-SEALED MATERIAL BAYS

Form a near-perfect seal with the Dry-Sealed Material Bays found in METHOD X to keep your material free of damaging humidity.

A suite of built-in sensors provides that your material is stored in its optimal environment – a feature only found in industrial 3D printers.

RIGID METAL FRAME CONSTRUCTION

A structurally-optimized metal frame runs the full length of the body to offset flexing. Less flexing means more consistent prints with better part accuracy and fewer failures.

DISSOLVABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM

Superior surface finish and unrestricted geometric freedom are paramount to delivering high quality printed parts.

Stratasys® SR-30 dissolvable support material ensures fast and effortless support removal without compromising part design or dimensional accuracy.

Key benefits include unrestricted geometric freedom (large overhangs, cavities, etc.) as well as superior print quality and surface finish.

CLEAN AIR SYSTEM

Keep your learning environment pristine when 3D printing engineering materials on METHOD X systems. The smart HEPA filter removes up to 95% of Ultra Fine Particles (UFPs) and keeps emissions to less than a laserjet printer.

Compatible with METHOD X and METHOD X Carbon Fiber Edition.

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Specifications

 
MakerBot METHOD X
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
43.7 (L) x 41.3 (W) x 64.9 (H) cm
PRODUCT WEIGHT
29.5 kg
MATERIALS
Precision Materials: ABS, ASA, PC-ABS, PC-ABS FR, PLA, TOUGH, ABS-R

Specialty Materials: NYLON Carbon Fiber*, NYLON, PETG

* Requires Composite Extruder Upgrade
SUPPORT
PVA, SR-30, RapidRinse™
CHAMBER TEMPERATURE
110°C
BUILD VOLUME
Single Extrusion -19 (L) x 19 (W) x 19.6 (H) cm
(print settings coming soon)

Double Extrusion - 15.2 (L) x 19 (W) x 19.6 (H) cm
PRINT MODES
100 microns - High Quality Print Mode (coming soon)
200 microns - Balanced Print Mode
DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY
± 0.2 mm of travel - whichever is greater.
Based on internal testing of selected geometries.
LAYER RESOLUTION
20 - 400 micron (max capability)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
100 - 240 V
8.1A - 3.4A, 50/60 Hz
800 W max.
AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
15 - 26°C, 10 -70% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
0 - 38°C
SOFTWARE BUNDLE
MakerBot Print, MakerBot Mobile
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Windows (7, 10)
Mac OS X (10.9+)

MAKERBOT EXTRUDER & MATERIAL
Compatibility Chart

Software

MAKERBOT PRINT
Software

MakerBot Print helps you to optimize and streamline the 3D printing process for any workflow. Discover, prepare, manage, and share 3D prints, and enjoy the best of everything that 3D printing has to offer on your Mac, PC or in the Cloud.

PREPARE AND PREVIEW 3D PRINTS
Import design files and fine-tune settings for optimum results when printing.

IMPORT NATIVE CAD FILES
Streamline print preparation and file management with native CAD file support.

*MakerBot (.makerbot), STL (.stl), SolidWorks (.sldprt, .sldasm), InventorOBJ (.ipt, .iam), IGES (.iges, .igs), STEP AP203/214 (.step, .stp), CATIA (.CATPart, .CATProduct), Wavefront Object (.obj), Unigraphics/NX (.prt), Solid Edge (.par, .asm), ProE/Creo (.prt, .prt., .asm, .asm.), VRML (.wrl), Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b)

CLOUD-ENABLED 3D PRINTER MANAGEMENT
Control and monitor multiple 3D printers via live camera feeds and print status updates. Stay connected no matter where your printers are set up.

For easy collaboration, you can also save 3D files as projects and share them.

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Applications

METHOD X
Applications

Powered by Stratasys, METHOD X is most suitable for creating complex end-use parts, manufacturing tools, and functional prototypes with superior reliability and dimensional accuracy.

Get consistent print results with a dimensional accuracy of ±0.2mm – all thanks to a 110°C circulating heated chamber that enables uncompromised layer adhesion and part strength.


Electronics Housing

Get dimensionally-accurate, production-grade, real ABS end-use parts at a fraction of traditional manufacturing costs. METHOD reduces costs and saves time for small production manufacturing runs.

Pneumatic Pump

Prototype with production-grade ABS to achieve part properties close to injection molded parts. Print dimensionally accurate assemblies and validate designs to get your products to market faster—all at a fraction of typical industrial 3D printing costs.

EOA Robotic Sander

Create durable, real ABS parts for the production floor. Print dimensionally accurate jigs, fixtures, and end-effectors that fit seamlessly with existing components.

Education

METHOD X
Education

Prepare and empower students with a solid core foundation to transition smoothly into the fast-evolving workforce of today, tomorrow, and the future. Only with The Industrial 3D Printing performance of MakerBot METHOD X.

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Professional 3D Printing Training for Students

Get instant feedback from concept to production with the tinker-free industrial 3D printer – MakerBot METHOD X.

With the consistent dimensional accuracy combined with complex geometric printing capabilities, students can get access to professional-grade equipment and enjoy uncompromised 3D printing performance right out of the box.

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Real World Exposure

With a 3D printer increasingly seeing use in evolving professional settings today across multiple industries, there is no better time to get a METHOD X to increase student career readiness.

Develop future-proof career skills with printer features that provide exposure to industry practices and reimagine how traditional prototyping is done.

With an in-house 3D printer, advance your students’ understanding of 3D printing and how they can use METHOD X in learning, research, and manufacturing settings.

 

Open Materials Platform

A diverse offering of advanced polymers and composites from the world’s leading materials manufacturers lets you expand research development in any field. More Materials, More Possibilities.

The Open Materials Platform enabled by MakerBot LABS allows you to access unlimited materials from qualified 3rd-party filament manufacturers.

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Leveraging on industry-leading patents from Stratasys such as a 110° heated chamber and SR-30 support, produce stronger parts than when using a heated build plate while expanding your material capabilities.


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