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The 2022 Guide to 3D Printing Materials

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The 2022 Guide to 3D Printing Materials

MakerBot - Whether you want to create easier prototypes for product development or you need to produce tools on demand, you’ll want to find the 3D printer that can use the right materials for your job. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a guide on the top 3D printing materials available in 2022, their strengths, weaknesses, applications, and more. Think of this as the first step in your journey to adopting a 3D printer. Featured Topics: Introduction to 3D Printing Materials 3D Printing Materials: From Concept to Production Model Materials: From Polymers to Composites to Metals Support Materials: Enabling the...

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Toolkit for Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

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Toolkit for Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

Start your journey into carbon fiber 3D printing with this 3-step interactive toolkit from MakerBot. From the Carbon Fiber Applications Guide to a hands-on demonstration—start 3D printing strong, lightweight Carbon Fiber parts on-demand.  Carbon fiber is one of the most interesting materials for engineers with a nearly unmatched strength-to-weight ratio, and a heat deflection that is superior to many other materials. Unfortunately, carbon fiber has traditionally been just out of reach due to its high cost as a material and its complexity in manufacturing.Now, thanks to 3D printing, carbon fiber composites are more accessible than ever before and can be used for...

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MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber Holiday Promo

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MakerBot METHOD X Carbon Fiber Holiday Promo

MakerBot Holiday Promo! Get the most out of your year-end budget this holiday season with the annual MakerBot Holiday Promo! Now through the end of the year, buy the METHOD X Carbon Fiber #3Dprinter and get 6 free spools of our most popular manufacturing-grade materials including Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber, ABS-R, and RapidRinse™ fast-dissolving support material. Over $2400 savings! Offer valid through December 31, 2021 PROMO BREAKDOWN: Buy a METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D Printer, get for free: 3 Spools of ABS-R* 1 Spool RapidRinse™ 3 Sheets of Grip Surface 2 Spools Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber *ABS-R requires purchase of...

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MakerBot Method Black Friday Specials!

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MakerBot Method Black Friday Specials!

MakerBot Black Friday promos to get printing with METHOD 3D Printers! This #BlackFriday, get the professional #3Dprinting package that makes sense for you and your business. Over $2000 in savings! These METHOD offers are valid from Monday, November 22 to Monday, November 29. Promo 1) Buy 1 METHOD 3D printer and RECEIVE 20% OFF:1 Clean Air Smart Filtration System Promo 2) Buy 1 METHOD X 3D printer and RECEIVE FOR FREE: 3 Spools of ABS-R 1 Spool RapidRinse™ 3 Sheets of Grip Surface Promo 3) Buy 1 METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D printer and RECEIVE FOR FREE: 3 Spools of...

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MakerBot Simplifies ABS 3D Printing with RapidRinse

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MakerBot Simplifies ABS 3D Printing with RapidRinse

Introducing MAKERBOT METHOD X with ABS RapidRinse INDUSTRIAL ABS 3D PRINTING MADE ACCESSIBLE Print ABS manufacturing tools and production parts to spec - with the ease of PLA. MakerBot RapidRinse is a tap water soluble support material for ABS that dissolves easier, cleaner, and faster than anything else. All on the only 3D printer capable of repeatable ABS parts - METHOD X. “Our goal with METHOD has always been to make industrial 3D printing easy, reliable, and accurate on a desktop 3D printer,” stated MakerBot CEO Nadav Goshen. “With RapidRinse and ABS-R, we are continuing to deliver on that promise. METHOD...

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