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MakerBot

Pioneer of the desktop 3D printing movement now a brand under UltiMaker.

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Headquarters
Brooklyn NY · USA
Founded
2009
Price range
Mid-Range to Premium ($1k – $7k)
Market
Professional & Engineering
01 · About

About MakerBot

Since the merger with Ultimaker MakerBot focuses on the Education and Professional sub-sectors with the SKETCH and METHOD series. In 2026 the brand has fully integrated into the UltiMaker Cura and Digital Factory ecosystem.

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At a glance
TechnologiesFDM
MarketProfessional & Engineering
Best forClassroom settings and professional engineers needing “Methodical” reliability
EcosystemSemi-Open · Via LABS Experimental Extruder
SlicerUltiMaker Cura
Own softwareUltiMaker Cura / Digital Factory / CloudPrint (Legacy)
FirmwareProprietary (UltiMaker OS)
Multi-materialHigh (Method X Dual-extrusion with soluble support)
FocusCirculating Heated Chamber / VECT 110 Technology / Smart Extruder sensors
Warranty1 Year (Standard) / MakerCare Extended
SupportGlobal Professional Support / MakerBot Certification Programs
Spare partsHigh · Standardized through UltiMaker network
Documentation score9/10 (Extensive lesson plans and professional engineering guides)

Details last checked February 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.

02 · Printers

Printers from MakerBot

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