MakerBot Labs Gen 2 Experimental Extruder for Method

MakerBot LABS Gen 2 Experimental Extruder for METHOD — Product Description

Unlock the full potential of your METHOD 3D printer.
The MakerBot LABS Gen 2 Experimental Extruder transforms the METHOD, METHOD X, and METHOD XL into open-material platforms, allowing users to print with an expanded selection of third-party engineering-grade filaments.

Built for material experimentation and advanced prototyping, the Gen 2 Extruder supports interchangeable nozzles, reaches temperatures up to 300 °C, and integrates seamlessly with MakerBot Print software (v4.5+), giving users complete control over print settings like fan speed, flow rate, and retraction.

With compatibility for certified materials from industry leaders like Kimya, Jabil, Polymaker, and Mitsubishi Chemical, this extruder is ideal for R&D labs, engineering teams, and educators pushing the boundaries of desktop manufacturing.

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✅ Key Features

• Open Material Access
  Print with a wide variety of third-party materials for more flexibility and functionally demanding applications.

• High-Temperature Capability
  Heats up to 300 °C to support advanced polymers like PC, Nylon, ABS CF, PETG ESD, and flame-retardant materials.

• Interchangeable Nozzles
  Customize nozzle size and material for specific performance needs (e.g. wear resistance or detail resolution).

• Smart Sensor Integration
  Built-in sensors monitor temperature, filament flow, and potential jams to ensure reliable operation.

• Software-Controlled Flexibility
  MakerBot Print (v4.5+) offers advanced control over material profiles, fan speed, chamber temps, and more.

• Certified Third-Party Materials
  Supported filaments from Kimya, Polymaker, Jabil, Mitsubishi Chemical, BASF, and others.

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⚙️ Compatibility

• METHOD

• METHOD X

• METHOD X Carbon Fiber

• METHOD XL