Unlock your METHOD with unlimited materials.

Open Materials Platform

Print third-party materials on an industrial 3D printing platform with modular hardware and advanced print settings.

Partner Materials

Discover pre-qualified materials from leading filament companies to explore new 3D printing applications.

New Applications

Tap your innovative spirit and explore new 3D printing applications. Experiment with a wide range of materials and properties to realize your ideas.

Featured LABS materials

AND MANY MORE TO COME

A growing list of partners are working to qualify filament for use with the MakerBot LABS and the Experimental Extruder.

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Featured PARTNERS

Dual Gripper Mount¹
Material: KIMYA ABS Carbon Fiber
Supports: SR-30

Outdoor Light Cover
Material: Mitsubishi Chemical DURABIO™
Supports: SR-30

Electronics Assembly Fixture
Material: JABIL PETG ESD
Supports: PVA

CNC Chip Fan
Material: Polymaker Polycarbonate
Supports: SR-30

Companies interested in joining the MakerBot Materials Development Program can contact MakerBot at labs@makerbot.com.

MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY

	SEBS	PETG-ESD	PETG CF	ABS CF	DURABIO	P.MAX	P.MAX FR	PC-PBT	POLYLITE	ABS K	ABS EC	ABS ESD
METHODX	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
METHOD	✓	✓	✓

KIMYA MATERIALS FOR METHOD

Whether you need tool-grade strength, electrical insulation, or electrical conductivity, MakerBot and Kimya have you covered. Print engineering-grade parts with unparalleled dimensional accuracy.

ABS KEVLAR - Tool-Grade Durability
ABS ESD - Insulate Your Electronics
ABS EC - Print Conductive Components
ABS CF - Lightweight and strong parts
PETG CF - Lightweight and strong parts

POLYMAKER MATERIALS FOR METHOD

Take advantage of the 110°C heated chamber of METHOD X and tap the strength and durability benefits of polycarbonate in three versions - Polymaker PC-PBT, Polymaker Polymax PC-FR, and Polymaker PolyLite PC.

Polymaker PC-PBT - Chemical and subzero protection of PBT
Polymaker Polymax PC Offers Combines excellent strength, toughness, and heat resistance
Polymaker Polymax PC-FR - Offers V0 flame retardant performance (UL94)
Polymaker PolyLite PC - Unique transparent color for light housings and diffusers.

EXPERIMENTAL EXTRUDER GEN 2 FOR METHOD

The New LABS GEN 2 Experimental Extruder allows you to print more abrasive 3rd-party composites and polymers for longer thanks to upgraded hardened-steel components.

Quickly swap between a model extruder for highly repeatable, dimensionally accurate parts with MakerBot Materials, to the LABS GEN 2 Experimental Extruder for dozens of verified third-party material options and unlimited open-materials experimentation.

The MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder for METHOD is an experimental product and not covered under MakerCare or warranty.

COMPOSITES OPTIMIZED

With the number of third-party composites available on the market today, we decided to optimize the LABS GEN 2 Experimental Extruder for some of the most abrasive materials available - like Carbon Fiber and ESD composites. Now you can print more composites and polymers with confidence.

MODULAR COMPATIBILITY

With MakerBot METHOD, we’ve engineered purpose-built toolheads for different material groups and applications, easily swappable in seconds and no tools required. Get the best prints in a range of over 20+ materials with the MakerBot METHOD professional 3D printing platform.