{"id":15264,"date":"2019-08-02T13:50:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T13:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=15264"},"modified":"2019-08-02T08:27:02","modified_gmt":"2019-08-02T08:27:02","slug":"method-x-makerbot-020820195","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/method-x-makerbot-020820195\/","title":{"rendered":"MakerBot launches METHOD X, bridging the gap between industrial & desktop 3D printers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The American 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot, announced the launch of a new machine for its Method range. This new 3D printer<\/a> is called the METHOD X and is able to print with \u2018real ABS\u2019. It will also feature a 100\u00b0C heated chamber and Stratasys SR-30 soluble supports to deliver higher accuracy and precision for complex parts. According to the manufacturer, \u2018real ABS\u2019 can withstand up to 15\u00b0C higher temperatures, is up to 26% more rigid and 12% stronger than modified ABS<\/a> formulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nadav Goshen, CEO of MakerBot commented, \u201c<\/span>When we initially launched METHOD<\/a>, we broke the price-to-performance barrier by delivering a 3D printer that was designed to <\/span><\/i>bridge the technology gap<\/i><\/b> between industrial and desktop 3D printers<\/strong>. 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<\/span><\/i>\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result, the parts printed on this machine should experience no crackling or warping, a common issue with modified ABS, when 3D printed on desktop machines that do not have a heated chamber. Therefore, the MakerBot ABS for METHOD X has thermal and mechanical properties similar to ABS materials used for injection molding applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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The METHOD and METHOD X 3D printers | Credits: MakerBot<\/p><\/div>\n

It will be appropriate for applications such as end-use parts, manufacturing tools and functional prototypes. With this 3D printer, MakerBot seeks to give engineers a way to test and produce models with production-grade ABS for their manufacturing needs. Nadac Goshen adds, \u201c<\/span>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.<\/span><\/i>\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Engineers should be able to print repeatable and consistent parts such as jigs, fixtures and end-effectors with a measurable dimensional accuracy of more or less 2 mm. Also, some features of this industrial, yet desktop 3D printer is that it comes with Dry Sealed Material Bay, Dual Performance Extruders, Soluble Supports and an Ultra-Rigid Metal Frame.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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MakerBot ABS for METHOD X | Credits: MakerBot<\/p><\/div>\n

The shipping of METHOD X should begin at the end of August 2019. To learn more about the MakerBot METHOD X, you can visit their website <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What do you think of this 3D printer? Tell us what you think in a comment below or on our Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0pages! Don\u2019t forget to sign up for our free weekly\u00a0Newsletter<\/a>, with all the latest news in 3D printing delivered straight to your inbox!<\/p>\n

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