MakerBot Method X 3D Printer

Print complex and durable ABS parts with a 100°C heated chamber for high-end finished products

Please note this printer is available via backorder only. Check out the MakerBot Method X 3D Printer with Wash Station which is available for same-day dispatch.

Print real, production-grade ABS with a 100°C heated chamber powered by Stratasys®

• Capable of withstanding 15°C higher temperatures1 than modified desktop 3D printers ABS material formulations
• Powered by Stratasys® SR-30 soluble support material
• Superior Z-layer bonding provides higher strength without warping or curling

Manufacturing-ready materials including PLA, PETG, TOUGH and more!

• Finished part dimensional accuracy of ±0.2mm (±0.007in)
• Print complex assemblies with exact tolerances

An automated, tinker-free industrial printing system

• 2x times faster printing than leading desktop 3D printers
• 300,000+ total testing hours on 150+ printers
• Seamless CAD integration with:
• Fusion360
• Solidworks
• Autodesk
• Inventor

Uncompromised Performance From the Inside Out

• 21 Onboard sensors
• WIFI connectivity
• Remote monitoring + printing
• 25 compatible CAD file types
• 5"full-colour capacitive touch screen
• Over 300,000 hours of reliability testing

Method Applications

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 your designs to get your products to market faster—all at a fraction of 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.

Ultra-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.

Circulating Heated Chamber

Uncompromised Layer Adhesion and Part Strength

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

Dual Performance Extruders

Speed and Dimensional Accuracy

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

Smart sensors for material management and print protection. 

Leveraging industrial DNA, each performance Extruder contains a suite of sensors that detect 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 with a 19:1 dual-drive gear ratio

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.

Lengthened thermal core with less than 60-second heat up time

A lengthened thermal core and a fast startup time ensures that materials are ready to go when you are.

Dry-Sealed Material Bays

Optimized material storage

Dry-Sealed Material Bays form a near-perfect seal to keep material free of damaging humidity. A suite of built-in sensors provides that your material is stored in its optimal environment—a feature previously only available in industrial 3D printers.

Technical Specifications