METHOD X amplifies accessible 3D printing with
real ABS, a 100°C build chamber, and SR-30 supports designed for
end-use parts and manufacturing tools;
Powered by Stratasys, METHOD X provides
dimensional accuracy, precision, and reliability at a fraction of
industrial 3D printing costs
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing, announces the launch
of METHOD X, a manufacturing workstation engineered to challenge
traditional manufacturing with real ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene
styrene) material, a 100°C chamber, and Stratasys SR-30 soluble
supports to deliver exceptional dimensional accuracy and precision
for complex, durable parts. METHOD X is capable of printing real
ABS that can withstand up to 15°C higher temperatures, is up to 26%
more rigid, and up to 12% stronger than modified ABS formulations
used on desktop 3D printer competitors.1 Real ABS parts printed on
METHOD X have no warping or cracking that typically occurs when
printing modified ABS on desktop platforms without heated
chambers.
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Desktop 3D printer manufacturers attempt to get around part
deformation that occurs, due to the high shrinkage rate of the
material, by using a heated build plate in combination with altered
ABS formulations that are easier to print but compromise thermal
and mechanical properties. MakerBot Precision ABS has a heat
deflection temperature of up to 15°C higher than competitors’ ABS,
which are modified to make material printable without a heated
chamber. With METHOD X, the 100°C Circulating Heated Chamber
significantly reduces part deformation while increasing part
durability and surface finish.
The MakerBot METHOD X combines industry expertise and
technologies from Stratasys® (Nasdaq: SSYS)—the worldwide leader in
industrial 3D printing—with MakerBot’s accessibility and ease of
use to provide professionals with an industrial 3D printer at a
disruptive price point.
MakerBot ABS for METHOD has excellent thermal and mechanical
properties similar to ABS materials used for injection molding
applications—making it ideal for a wide range of applications,
including end-use parts, manufacturing tools, and functional
prototypes. A 100°C Circulating Heated Chamber provides a stable
print environment for superior Z-layer bonding—resulting in
high-strength parts with superior surface finish. With the MakerBot
METHOD X, engineers can design, test, and produce models and custom
end-use parts with durable, production-grade ABS for their
manufacturing needs.
Also new is the availability of Stratasys SR-30 material for
easy and fast support removal. METHOD X is the only 3D printer in
its price class that uses SR-30—enabling unlimited design freedom
and the ability to print unrestricted geometries, such as large
overhangs, cavities, and shelled parts. The combination of SR-30
and MakerBot ABS is designed to provide outstanding surface finish
and print precision.
“When we initially launched METHOD, we broke the
price-to-performance barrier by delivering a 3D printer that was
designed to bridge the technology gap between industrial and
desktop 3D printers. This made industrial 3D printing accessible to
professionals for the first time. Since then, we have shipped
hundreds of printers and received positive feedback from a number
of our customers on the precision and reliability of the machine,”
said Nadav Goshen, CEO, MakerBot. “With METHOD X, we are taking a
step further to revolutionize manufacturing. METHOD X was created
for engineers who need true ABS for production-ready parts that are
dimensionally-accurate with no geometric restrictions. METHOD X
delivers industrial-level 3D printing without compromising on ABS
material properties and automation in a new price category.”
Engineered as an automated, tinker-free industrial 3D printing
system, METHOD X includes industrial features such as Dry-Sealed
Material Bays, Dual Performance Extruders, Soluble Supports, and an
Ultra-Rigid Metal Frame. METHOD X’s automation and industrial
technologies create a controlled printing environment so
professionals can design, test, and iterate faster. The lengthened
thermal core in the performance extruders are up to 50% longer than
a standard hot end to enable faster extrusion, resulting in up to
2X faster print speeds than desktop 3D printers.2
These key technologies—combined with MakerBot ABS for METHOD—are
designed to help engineers achieve dimensionally-accurate,
production-grade parts at a significantly lower cost than
traditional manufacturing processes. Engineers can print repeatable
and consistent parts, such as jigs, fixtures, and end-effectors,
with a measurable dimensional accuracy of ± 0.2mm (± 0.007in).3
METHOD X can be used with MakerBot’s lines of Precision and
Specialty Materials, including MakerBot PLA, MakerBot TOUGH,
MakerBot PETG, MakerBot PVA, MakerBot ABS, and SR-30, with more to
come.
MakerBot METHOD X’s automated and advanced features provide
users with a seamless workflow to help them optimize their design
and production processes. The MakerBot METHOD X is one of the most
intelligent 3D printers on the market, with 21 onboard sensors that
help users monitor, enhance, and print their projects, including
RFID chips, temperature sensing, humidity control, material
detection, and more. The METHOD platform provides a seamless CAD to
part workflow, with Solidworks, Autodesk Fusion 360 and Inventor
plug-ins and support for over 30 types of CAD files, helping users
turn their CAD files to parts quicker.
The METHOD platform has been tested by MakerBot for over 300,000
hours of system reliability, subsystem, and print quality
testing.4
Shipping of METHOD X is expected to begin at the end of August
2019. To learn more about the MakerBot METHOD X, visit
makerbot.com/method.
About MakerBot
MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS), is a
global leader in the 3D printing industry. The company helps create
the innovators of today and the businesses and learning
institutions of the future. Founded in 2009 in Brooklyn, NY,
MakerBot strives to redefine the standards for 3D printing for
reliability, accessibility, precision, and ease-of-use. Through
this dedication, MakerBot has one of the largest install bases in
the industry and also runs Thingiverse, the largest 3D printing
community in the world.
We believe there's an innovator in everyone, so we make the 3D
printing tools that make your ideas matter. Discover innovation
with MakerBot 3D printing.
To learn more about MakerBot, visit makerbot.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement
The statements in this press release relating to Stratasys’
and/or MakerBot's beliefs regarding the benefits consumers will
experience from the MakerBot METHOD X and its features and
Stratasys’ and MakerBot’s expectations on timing of shipping the
MakerBot METHOD X are forward-looking statements reflecting
management's current expectations and beliefs. These
forward-looking statements are based on current information that
is, by its nature, subject to rapid and even abrupt change. Due to
risks and uncertainties associated with Stratasys' and MakerBot's
businesses, actual results could differ materially from those
projected or implied by these forward-looking statements. These
risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk
that consumers will not perceive the benefits of the MakerBot
METHOD X and its features to be the same as Stratasys and MakerBot
do; the risk that unforeseen technical difficulties will delay the
shipping of the MakerBot METHOD X; and other risk factors set forth
under the caption “Risk Factors” in Stratasys' most recent Annual
Report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) on March 7, 2019. Stratasys (or MakerBot) is under
no obligation (and expressly disclaims any obligation) to update or
alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise
required by the rules and regulations of the SEC.
1 Based on internal testing of injection molded specimens of
METHOD X ABS compared to ABS from a leading desktop 3D printer
competitor. Tensile strength testing was performed according to
ASTM D638 and HDT B testing according to ASTM D648.
2 Compared to popular desktop 3D printers when using the same
layer height and infill density settings. Speed advantage dependent
upon object geometry and material.
3 0.2 mm or ± 0.002 mm per mm of travel (whichever is greater).
Based on internal testing of selected geometries.
4 Combined total test hours of METHOD and METHOD X (full system
and subsystem testing) expected to be completed around shipping of
METHOD X.
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