MakerBot Launches METHOD X Real ABS 3D Printer with Manufacturing Support

MakerBot, a manufacturer of 3D printers and one of the companies that helped promote affordable 3D printing, now announced the launch of METHOD X, a manufacturing workstation engineered to challenge traditional manufacturing with real ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) material, a 100°C chamber, and Stratasys SR-30 soluble supports to deliver exceptional dimensional accuracy and precision for complex, durable parts.

Stratasys announced new material compatibility for its flagship J750 full color, multi-material 3D printing solution, delivering additional functionality and versatility for rapid prototyping and tooling applications. Stratasys new PolyJet Agilus30 rubber-like material and Digital ABS Plus engineering-grade material can now be used with the Stratasys J750 3D printer, expanding the range of applications that designers and manufacturers can 3D print