MAKERBOT METHOD
The Next-Generation Desktop 3D printer
Now Serving US & Canada 
Industrial Quality 3D PRINTING for all
The MakerBot METHOD series is an affordable personal 3D printer that delivers manufacturing grade parts and an open platform for advanced engineering materials. Designed for accuracy and speed, the METHOD features a robust metal frame, heated build chamber, and moisture controlled material storage.
What's Your METHOD?
The MakerBot METHOD comes in two variations: The METHOD, which has an active build chamber that can heat up to 60C, and the METHOD X which heats up to 110C. The result is that you can use a wider variety of materials in the METHOD X. Carbon Fiber Edition printers include the 1C extruder necessary for Carbon Fiber printing.
METHOD 3D PRINTERS
Print a selection MakerBot polymers with professional level dimensional accuracy.
Max Chamber Temperature:
60
º
Print the full catalog of MakerBot polymers with superior accuracy and strength.
Max Chamber Temperature:
110
º
Features
BUILD SPEED
The MakerBot METHOD achieves a buildtime around two times faster than other desktop 3D printers by providing a steady feed of material into extruders to produce 1± 0.2 mm or ± 0.002 mm per mm of travel.
Desktop
Progress: 57%
METHOD
Progress: Done
Reliable Accuracy
Print consistent parts with ± 0.2 mm dimensional accuracy, a level of precision once only possible on industrial 3D printers. The rigid metal frame of the MakerBot METHOD eliminates flexing and instability to ensure accurate prints at high speeds.
Heated Chamber
The METHOD's fully heated enclosure evenly heats the air inside your build chamber up to 110C. This enables superior layer adhesion, eliminates warping and results in extremely accurate parts. This approach is a vast improvement over machines with heated build plates which fail to provide even heat distribution.
open source materials
Native File compatibility with MakerBot Print
Access to Stratasys grade materials
MakerBot Materials
Available with: METHOD / METHOD X
PLA
Polylactic acid
– Low-cost material option for fast-draft part iterations
– Low melt temperature = fast print speeds
– Available in multiple colors and translucent blends
– Breakaway support material only
Potential applications:
– Low-cost iterations
– Conceptual prototypes
Available with: METHOD X
ASA
Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate
– New Standard material for all-purpose prototyping
– UV-stabilized for outdoor production parts
– Superior aesthetics and 10 color options
– All-around average mechanical performance
Potential applications:
– Conceptual models
– Functional prototypes
– Manufacturing tools
– Production parts
Stainless Steel
Ultrafuse 316L
A metal-polymer composite filament to create metal parts in a stainless steel type 316L using a standard printer and finishing with an industry standard debinding and sintering process.
Potential applications:
– Tooling
– Functional prototypes
– Jigs and fixtures
– Production parts
TOUGH
– 2X the impact strength of ABS for extremely durable prototypes
– Ideal for working prototypes and manufacturing aids
– Less warping and curling than ABS
Potential applications:
– Conceptual models
– Functional prototypes
– End-use parts
– Production parts
PETG
Poly ethylene terephthalate glycol
– Excellent mechanical properties, including high durability and toughness: 8.1 kJ/m² Impact Strength (ISO 179)
– Heat Resistant: 70C Heat Deflection Temperature (ASTM 648)
– Moisture Resistance: 1104 ppm moisture absorption (ISO 62)
Potential applications:
– End-use parts
– Functional prototypes
– Jigs & fixtures
Available with: METHOD / METHOD X
PC-ABS
Polycarbonate + Acrylonitrile Butadiene styrene
– Blended material that shares properties with ABS and PC
– High impact strength
– Good toughness, durability, and heat resistance
Potential applications:
– Conceptual models
– Functional prototypes
– Manufacturing tools
– Production parts
Available with: METHOD / METHOD X
PC-ABS FR
Flame Retardant Polycarbonate + Acrylonitrile Butadiene styrene
– PC-ABS FR is a flame retardant version of PC-ABS.
– Blended material that shares properties with ABS and PC
– High impact strength
– Good toughness, durability, and heat resistance
Potential applications:
– Flame retardance meets production vehicle requirements
– Functional prototypes
– Manufacturing tools
– Production parts
Available with: METHOD / METHOD X
PVA
Polyvinyl Alcohol
– Water soluble support material for complex parts
– C ompatible with many lower temperature model materials such as PLA and PETG.
– Disolves in water for office friendly support removal
– G reat for printing complex geometries in a prototyping environment
Material Compatibility:
– PLA
– Nylon
– Tough
– PETG
Nylon Carbon Fiber
– Carbon fiber reinforced Nylon
– Optimized for high strength to weight ratio, stiffness, and heat resistance
– Ideal for structural applications and metal replacements
Nylon (6/66) Carbon Fiber has the greater performance in all categories, but is significantly affected by moisture which reduces strength and modulus.
Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber is less affected by moisture and will retain more of its performance in moist environments.
Potential applications:
– Structural supports
– Metal Replacements
– Automotive brackets
– Inspection gauges
– Tooling
NYLON
– High abrasion and temperature resistance
– Superior surface finish and aesthetic appearance
– Great material for functional prototypes and end use parts
Potential applications:
– Manufacturing Tools & fixtures
– Snap fits, hinges, articulated parts
– Gears, Pulleys
– Air intakes, Gaskets, Manifolds
Available with: METHOD X
SR-30
Stratasys Soluble support Material
– W orks seamlessly with ABS, ASA, and other high-temp materials
– Get exceptional results not possible with PVA
– Finished part dimensional accuracy of ± 0.2mm (± 0.007in)
Material Compatibility:
– ABS
– ASA
METHOD Specifications
PRINT TECHNOLOGY
- Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
- 2 Print Heads
- ± 0.2 mm Dimensional Accuracy
BUILD VOLUME
- Single Extrusion: 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.75 in
- Dual Extrusion: 6.0 x 7.5 x 7.75 in
System Size and Weight
- 17.2 x 16.3 x 25.6 in, 65 lbs
SENSOR SUITE
- 21 sensors throughout the printer monitor temperature, humidity, materials, calibration, and more.
OPERATION
- Ambient Operating Temperature: 15 - 26º C / 59 - 78º F, 10 - 70% RH non-condensing
- Storage Temperature: 0 - 38º C / 32 - 100º F
- Printer Automation: Automatic Z Calibration, Automatic Nozzle Calibration, Automatic Material Loading
SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
- FCC, EMC, Low Voltage Directive 60950-1, 62368
ELECTRICAL
- 100–230 VAC, 50–60 Hz, Single phase, 1000W
Software
- Software Bundle: MakerBot Print, MakerBot Mobile
- Supported File Types: 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, .asm), VRML (.wrl), Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b)
- Operating Systems: Windows (7, 10), Mac OS X (10.9+)
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- GrabCAD Voxel Print delivers unprecedented user control over color and material placement.
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