MakerBot Method X 3D Printer

The MakerBot Method X is a high performance, a tinker-free 3D printer that was designed to handle the most complex 3D printing needs. Featuring a 100°C heated chamber, The Method X is capable of printing a wide range of durable real-ABS parts and other material types right out of the box. In addition to its material capabilities, Method X also features high-quality components including dual performance extruders, precision dissolvable supports, and dry-sealed material. Method X is the perfect choice for printing manufacturing tools, end-user parts, and functional prototypes.

A high-performance desktop 3d printer with industrial power

The perfect choice to handle the most complex 3D printing needs, the MakerBot Method X is a high-performance 3D printer designed to print working prototypes, manufacturing tools, fixtures and end-use parts with ease.

Features

• Dual Performance Extruders up to 300° C – Model 1XA Extruder and Support 2XA Extruder
• Thermal regulated build chamber up to 110°C
• Over 300,000 hours of reliability testing
• 21 Sensor suite – smart features for materials and performance
• Production-grade materials for advanced manufacturing
• Remote monitoring & printing

The MakerBot Method X makes the reliable and precise rapid production of 3D printed tools, parts, and custom jigs and fixtures accessible with real manufacturing grade materials.

• 3D print complex parts with ease using soluble support structures
• Replace slower, costly traditional methods with rapid prototyping
• Create end-use parts in-house
• Selected by a wide range of industries

Full active heat immersion

The circulating heated chamber maintains a stable print environment up to 110° C and provides controlled cooling of printed parts, allowing for:

• Superior Z-layer bonding
• Higher dimensional accuracy
• Better layer adhesion
• Improved part strength
• Effective reduction of first-layer warping

Optimized design for precise 3D printing

The Method X is a 3D printer built to last. The ultra-rigid metal frame running the full length of Method X’s body is designed to offset flexing, resulting in more consistent print results with better part accuracy and fewer failures.

• Over 300,000 hours of system reliability and print quality testing
• Ultra-rigid metal frame to offset flexing
• Structurally optimized
• Dry-sealed material bays
• Build volume of 152 x 190 x 196 mm / 6.0 x 7.5 x 7.75” with dual extrusion
• 190 x 190 x 196 mm / 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.75” build volume with single extrusion

Save on time and costs with sensor suite of smart features

The MakerBot Method X is equipped with a full sensor suite to maintain a consistently controlled performance, preserve the peak quality of materials, and to provide an uninterrupted manufacturing workflow. The Method X features an impressive 21 automated sensors including:

• Material Drawer:
  • Temperature and Humidity control
  • Material detection – remaining material, material color, material type
  • Smart-Assist Material Loading
• Performance extruders:
  • Temperature
  • Material detection
  • Encoder (Automated print jam detection)
• Printer:
  • Lid and Door – open/closed status
  • Temperature sensors – heated chamber
  • Auto Calibration sensor