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Double the warranty of its predecessor, the Smart Extruder+ is the culmination of rigorous testing and product design that sets a new benchmark in 3D printing. The MakerBot Smart Extruder+ delivers dependable, consistent performance with superior results using MakerBot PLA filament. Inside, improved components and an enhanced sensor system ensure that your printing process is streamlined and reliable from start to finish.

Easy to use, this extruder can be integrated into any workflow and simply swapped out for another to minimize downtime between prints. Engineered and tested for better performance, the Smart Extruder+ will 3D print reliably over a longer period of time.

MakerBot PLA Filament is the best, most consistent filament optimized for Fifth Generation MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers and the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer. Like all MakerBot Filaments, it’s made in the USA and tested in-house to help produce higher-quality prints, reduce filament problems, and minimize downtime.

Explore your creativity with a wide variety of colors and special properties in a filament with a consistently round diameter to ensure consistent flow through the extruder nozzle and smooth, even layers. When used with MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers, MakerBot PLA Filament helps produce higher quality prints, reduce filament problems, and minimize downtime.

Composite Extruder for METHOD

The Composite Extruder for Method brings all the benefits of printing Nylon Carbon Fiber Parts to the MakerBot Method 3D printer. Ideal for structural applications and metal replacement parts.

Strong, Heat-Resistant Metal Replacement Parts 

Carbon fiber reinforced nylon is optimized for high strength, stiffness, and heat resistance making it ideal for structural applications and metal replacements. 

• Excellent strength to weight ratio - 110 MPa TS - for light weighting applications such as robotic end effectors
• Engineering-grade stiffness - 7600 MPa Tensile Modulus - for structural applications such as vehicular brackets and inspection gauges
• High heat resistance under load - 184°C HDT - for optimal under-hood and tooling applications

Superior Nylon Carbon Fiber Parts with METHOD

METHOD’s unique industrial feature set produces carbon fiber parts with superior three-dimensional strength and accuracy

• METHOD’s Heated Chamber delivers parts that are strong and accuracy
• Outstanding surface finish that hides layer lines thanks to METHOD’s Ultra-Rigid Metal Frame.
• Print the most complex geometries including internal cavities with soluble support or use breakaway support for faster print times.
• METHOD’s sealed filament bays help keep the material dry, resulting in better print quality and reliability, and METHOD’s pre-print spool drying feature allows for the recovery of oversaturated filament.

The MakerBot MakerCare Protection Plan offers high-quality service and support from the people who know your MakerBot product best.

1 BUSINESS DAY RESPONSE TIME
Contact MakerBot Support via the web and we’ll respond within 1 business day*.

2 YEARS OF COVERAGE
Get MakerBot's fastest, most comprehensive level of support for 2 full years from the registration of your MakerBot 3D Printer.

EXPEDITED REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS
For the duration of your plan, we will replace defective parts, including due to accidental damage and normal wear and tear, and ship them via overnight at the earliest availability**

SUPPORT THE WAY YOU WANT IT
You can reach a support expert by phone, live chat, or email, or access our easy-to-use online support pages.

HOMEGROWN EXPERTISE
Whereas many companies outsource support, our agents are rigorously trained and based in our Brooklyn headquarters so that you can get friendly, expert advice with ease.

* MakerBot Support business hours are Mon–Fri: 9am-6pm ET
 ** Expedited shipping means that a part is shipped to a customer via overnight shipping at the earliest availability (usually within one business day), so customers can expect to receive their parts within 2 days. Replacement parts exclude consumables.

The MakerBot MakerCare Preferred Protection Plan is the fastest, most comprehensive level of support from the people who know your MakerBot product best. 

6 BUSINESS HOUR RESPONSE TIME
Contact MakerBot Support via the web and we’ll respond within 6 business hours*.

3 YEARS OF COVERAGE
Get MakerBot's fastest, most comprehensive level of support for 3 full years from the registration of your MakerBot 3D Printer.

HOT SWAP
Our Hot Swap service ensures that you will experience minimal downtime if you ever run into issues. If MakerBot Support determines your MakerBot 3D Printer needs to be replaced, we will ship a replacement even before you ship back your defective unit.

EXPEDITED REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS
For the duration of your plan, we will replace defective parts, including due to accidental damage and normal wear and tear, and ship them via overnight at the earliest availability**

SUPPORT THE WAY YOU WANT IT
You can reach a support expert by phone, live chat, or email, or access our easy-to-use online support pages.

HOMEGROWN EXPERTISE
Whereas many companies outsource support, our agents are rigorously trained and based in our Brooklyn headquarters so that you can get friendly, expert advice with ease.

* MakerBot Support business hours are Mon–Fri: 9am-6pm ET
 ** Expedited shipping means that a part is shipped to a customer via overnight shipping at the earliest availability (usually within one business day), so customers can expect to receive their parts within 2 days. Replacement parts exclude consumables.

The most reliable classroom 3D printing setup, giving your students the access they need and setting you up for classroom success. Get two printers in each set and a lot more!

Maximize Student Access

• Multiple printers that boost student growth and exposure
• Increased classroom engagement without slowing down the learning process
• The most reliable classroom 3D printing platform

Lower the Curriculum-Planning Barrier 

• Access 600+ lesson plans across various grade levels & subjects
• Join the largest 3D printing community of educators
• Curated lesson plans created by MakerBot Certified Educator

Print Bolder & Bigger With Education Resources Every Step of the Way

Our largest 3D printer offering with printer training, student curriculum and filament for the whole semester included.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

COMPATIBILITY

What's Included

• (2) Sketch Extruders

Trusted by leading companies and institutions the world over

MakerBot PLA Filament is the best, most consistent filament optimized for Fifth Generation MakerBot
Replicator 3D Printers and the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer. Like all MakerBot Filaments, it’s
made in the USA and tested in-house to help produce higher-quality prints, reduce filament problems, and
minimize downtime.

Explore your creativity with a wide variety of colors and special properties in a filament with a consistently
round diameter to ensure consistent flow through the extruder nozzle and smooth, even layers. When used
with MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers, MakerBot PLA Filament helps produce higher quality prints, reduce
filament problems, and minimize downtime.

HIGH PERFORMANCE, HIGH PRECISION

MakerBot METHOD Extruders are built for high-speed printing without compromising part accuracy. The Model 1A Extruder is optimized for printing with model materials such as MakerBot PLA, Nylon, and Tough. 

This is version 1.5 which includes a removable cap and set screw - allowing you to manually replace the nozzle and PTFE tube assembly to extend your extruder’s life more easily and affordably.

FEATURES

• Smart sensors for material management and print protection
• Greater torque with a 19:1 dural-drive gear ratio
• Lengthened thermal core with less than 60-second heat up time
• Quick-release locking extruder mount for high stability printing and easy swapping
• Replaceable Nozzle and PTFE tube assembly
• 1-year expected lifetime based on typical usage*
• *Typical usage is estimated at 800 hours of printing for the Model 1A Extruder.