MakerBot METHOD Professional FDM 3D Printer with Heated Chamber
The MakerBot METHOD 3D Printer is a professional-grade, performance 3D printer that bridges the gap between desktop and industrial 3D printing. Developed from the ground up leveraging industry-leading Stratasys® technology, the METHOD features a 60°C heated build chamber, dual performance extruders, and dry-sealed material bays for consistently accurate prints with real engineering materials like PLA, PETG, Tough, and PVA.
Why Choose the MakerBot METHOD?
Designed for engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals, the METHOD delivers industrial reliability and precision in a compact desktop footprint. With a structurally optimized metal frame running the full length of the printer, the METHOD minimizes flexing, resulting in better part accuracy and fewer failed prints. Print up to 2× faster than desktop 3D printers with dimensional accuracy of ±0.2mm or ±0.002mm per mm of travel.
Key Features
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Dual Performance Extruders: Model 1 and Support 2 extruders with 19:1 dual-drive gear ratio for reliable material extrusion and active jam detection
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60°C Heated Build Chamber: Circulated heated chamber for consistent layer temperature control and reduced warping
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Dry-Sealed Material Bays: Climate-controlled filament storage with smart spool sensors to protect materials from humidity
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7.5 × 7.5 × 7.75-inch Build Volume: Single extrusion mode (6.0 × 7.5 × 7.75 inches in dual extrusion mode)
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20-400 Micron Layer Resolution: Fine detail capability for high-quality prototypes and functional parts
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Wi-Fi Connectivity & 21 Onboard Sensors: Remote monitoring, cloud printing, and real-time material management
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5-Inch Full-Colour Touchscreen: Intuitive interface for easy operation and print management
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25 Compatible CAD File Types: Supports MakerBot, STL, SolidWorks, Inventor, IGES, STEP, CATIA, OBJ, and more
Professional Performance for Real-World Applications
The METHOD accelerates your design process by enabling rapid in-house prototyping, eliminating weeks of outsourcing time. Perfect for quick prototypes, fit tests, concept iterations, jigs, fixtures, and end-use assemblies. The ultra-rigid metal frame construction ensures consistent prints with better part accuracy and fewer failures, while the heated chamber unlocks compatibility with advanced engineering-grade thermoplastics.
Advanced Materials & Smart Spool System
The METHOD works seamlessly with MakerBot Smart Spools, which wirelessly transmit material information including colour, type, and remaining amount to MakerBot Print software. Compatible materials include:
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MakerBot Precision PLA: Easy to use, ideal for early-stage concept development with sharp corners and edges
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MakerBot Tough: High-strength, styrene-free alternative to ABS with up to 2× the impact strength
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MakerBot PETG: Engineering-grade thermoplastic for durable functional parts
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MakerBot Precision PVA: Water-soluble support material for fast, effortless support removal on complex geometries
What's in the Box
- 1 MakerBot METHOD 3D Printer
- 1 Spring Steel Build Plate
- 1 Performance Extruder 1 Model
- 1 Performance Extruder 2 Support
- 1 Nozzle Cleaning Brush
- 1 Hex Key
- 1 USB A-to-B Cable
- 1 US Power Cord
- 1 EU Power Cord
Full Specifications
Printing
| Print Technology |
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) |
| Build Volume (Single Extrusion) |
19 × 19 × 19.6 cm (7.5 × 7.5 × 7.75 in) |
| Build Volume (Dual Extrusion) |
15.2 × 19 × 19.6 cm (6.0 × 7.5 × 7.75 in) |
| Layer Resolution |
20-400 microns |
| Dimensional Accuracy |
±0.2mm or ±0.002mm per mm of travel (whichever is greater) |
| Print Head Travel Speed |
Up to 500 mm/sec |
| Max Filament Flow Rate |
~50 mm³/sec |
Hardware
| Number of Extruders |
2 (Dual Performance Extruders) |
| Nozzle Diameter |
0.4 mm |
| Chamber Max Temperature |
60°C |
| Frame Construction |
Structurally optimized metal frame |
| Sensor Suite |
21 onboard sensors |
Materials
| Compatible Materials |
PLA, PETG, Tough, PVA (MakerBot Smart Spools required) |
| Material Storage |
Dry-sealed climate-controlled material bays with smart spool sensors |
Connectivity & Interface
| Connectivity |
Wi-Fi, LAN, USB 2.0, USB Host |
| Display |
5-inch full-colour capacitive touchscreen |
| Supported File Formats |
MakerBot (.makerbot), STL (.stl), SolidWorks (.sldprt, .sldasm), Inventor (.ipt, .iam), IGES (.iges, .igs), STEP AP203/214 (.step, .stp), CATIA (.CATPart, .CATProduct), Wavefront Object (.obj), Unigraphics/NX (.prt), Solid Edge, and more (25 total) |
Physical & Power
| Product Dimensions (L × W × H) |
43.7 × 41.3 × 64.9 cm (17.2 × 16.3 × 25.6 in) |
| Weight |
29.5 kg (65 lbs) |
| Power Requirements |
100-240V AC, 4A, 50-60 Hz, 400W max |
Warranty & Support
| Warranty |
1 year (includes 6 months standard warranty + 6 months free extended warranty) |
| Reliability Testing |
Over 300,000 hours of reliability testing |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated. MakerBot materials are sold separately.
