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MakerGear

Manufacturer of industrial-grade desktop 3D printers known for metal construction.

Headquarters: Beachwood OH · USA
Founded: 2009
Price range: Premium ($2k – $15k)
Market: Professional & Engineering

01 · About

About MakerGear

MakerGear is a veteran US-based manufacturer that won the USAF Advanced Manufacturing Olympics. Their M3-ID and Ultra One printers are known for rigid steel frames and independent dual extruders (IDEX).

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At a glance

TechnologiesFDM

MarketProfessional & Engineering

Best for24/7 production environments and small-batch industrial manufacturing

EcosystemFully Open · Works with any filament/slicer

SlicerMakerGear Cloud / Simplify3D (Recommended)

Own softwareMakerGear Cloud / Octoprint-integrated

FirmwareMarlin-based (Open)

Multi-materialHigh (Native IDEX Duplication/Mirror modes)

FocusPrecision-machined steel frames / Independent Dual Heads / Industrial Reliability

Warranty1 Year (Standard) / Extended available

SupportUS-based Phone & Email Support / Technical Knowledge Base

Spare partsHigh · Highly durable components and direct part sales

Documentation score9/10 (Technical engineering-focused documentation)

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

02 · Printers

Printers from MakerGear

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MakerGear ULTRA ONE

406 x 356 x 330 mm200 mm/s

From12,500

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