New METHOD Carbon Fiber Editions Print Metal
Replacement Parts with High Strength and Accuracy;
The METHOD Platform Further Expands to Support
More Materials, Applications, and Markets
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of
Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS), moves into the next level of 3D printing
with the launch of the METHOD Carbon Fiber Editions. The new METHOD
Carbon Fiber Editions are designed to enable engineers to print
stronger and more accurate parts for manufacturing tools, jigs and
fixtures, and end-use production, and can be used to print metal
replacement parts in some applications.
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The latest additions to the METHOD platform, the METHOD Carbon
Fiber Editions print carbon fiber reinforced nylon that is
optimized for high strength and heat resistance. The new METHOD and
METHOD X Carbon Fiber Editions come pre-configured with a new
composite extruder that is optimized to handle abrasive materials.
The new extruder, which is also available as an upgrade for the
METHOD and METHOD X 3D printers, has hardened metal drive gears, a
metal filament switch, and an interchangeable hardened steel
nozzle. It can print MakerBot Nylon Carbon Fiber material and all
other model materials supported on the METHOD platform.
The new MakerBot Nylon Carbon Fiber material is an ideal
lightweight alternative to metal for structural applications such
as vehicular brackets and inspection gauges, manufacturing tools
such as robotic end effectors, and under-hood applications. Due to
its strong thermal and mechanical properties, carbon fiber is
frequently used in manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace
industries. Used as an alternative to metal parts, carbon fiber can
help reduce costs and increase overall efficiencies for
companies.
“Nylon carbon fiber is one of the most in-demand and exciting
classes of materials. Its high strength, heat resistance, and
stiffness properties make it ideal for printing metal replacement
parts, helping reduce costs and increase overall efficiency for
companies,” said Nadav Goshen, President and CEO, MakerBot. “With
the launch of METHOD Carbon Fiber, we are making composite 3D
printing more accessible to more users than ever before and opening
the door to new applications. METHOD Carbon Fiber is the latest
addition to the rapidly growing METHOD 3D printing platform.”
METHOD’s heated chamber produces strong manufacturing-grade
nylon carbon fiber parts with superior surface finish. Users can
print complex geometries with internal cavities using MakerBot’s
PVA soluble support material and anneal the final part for extra
strength with METHOD’s new heated chamber annealing feature. With
the METHOD X Carbon Fiber Edition, users can print complex
geometries using Stratasys® SR-30™ soluble supports for an even
better surface finish. Breakaway supports are also available for
faster print results. METHOD’s dry-sealed filament bays help to
keep the moisture-sensitive nylon carbon fiber material dry,
resulting in better print quality and reliability.
MakerBot plans to offer additional composite materials available
for the METHOD Carbon Fiber Editions and the composite extruder for
METHOD in the future. Since the METHOD X has a higher chamber
temperature than METHOD of up to 110°C on the build plane, it will
be able to support a wider range of high-performance composite
materials in the future. The METHOD Carbon Fiber Editions, MakerBot
Nylon Carbon Fiber material, and the composite extruder are
expected to begin shipping in June 2020.
The METHOD platform features industrial 3D printing capabilities
that make it ideal for printing with advanced, engineering-grade
materials. The combination of a heated chamber, ultra-rigid steel
frame, sealed material bays, performance extruders, and dissolvable
supports enable engineers to print consistently accurate parts.
METHOD offers a diverse portfolio of materials for a variety of
engineering applications. MakerBot materials include Nylon Carbon
Fiber, PC-ABS, PC-ABS FR, ABS, ASA, Nylon, PETG, Tough, PLA, and
support materials SR-30 and PVA. Additionally, with the
availability of the MakerBot LABS extruder for METHOD, users can
print with more industrial materials from leading material
suppliers.
For more information, visit www.makerbot.com/carbon.
MakerBot, MakerBot LABS, METHOD, METHOD X, and Tough are
registered trademarks or trademarks of MakerBot Industries, LLC in
the United States and/or other countries. Stratasys and SR-30 are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Stratasys, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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, the MakerBot
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of MakerBot) reserves the right to utilize any of the foregoing
social media platforms, including the company's websites, to share
material, non-public information pursuant to the SEC's Regulation
FD. To the extent necessary and mandated by applicable law,
Stratasys will also include such information in its public
disclosure filings.
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 METHOD Carbon Fiber Editions, MakerBot Nylon
Carbon Fiber material, and Composite Extruder for METHOD 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 the risks and uncertainties
associated with Stratasys’ business, 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 METHOD Carbon Fiber Editions, MakerBot Nylon Carbon Fiber
material, and Composite Extruder for METHOD to be the same as
Stratasys and/or MakerBot does; the risk that unforeseen technical
difficulties will delay the availability and/or shipping of the
METHOD Carbon Fiber Editions, MakerBot Nylon Carbon Fiber material,
and Composite Extruder for METHOD; the risk that sales of the
METHOD Carbon Fiber Editions, MakerBot Nylon Carbon Fiber material,
and Composite Extruder for METHOD will be adversely impacted,
perhaps severely, for a period of unknown duration, by reduced
economic activity in worldwide markets as a result of the
coronavirus pandemic outbreak; 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 February 26th, 2020. Stratasys and MakerBot are
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.
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