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Massive Build Volume
2,549 CUBIC INCHES
30.0 L X 30.5 W X 45.7 H CM
11.8 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H IN
Make extra-large and ultra-tall industrial concept models and prototypes. Think and build bigger than ever.
Includes the MakerBot Smart Extruder+
Double the warranty of its predecessor, the Smart Extruder+ is a culmination of product design and 160,000+ hours of rigorous testing that delivers dependable, consistent performance with superior results using MakerBot PLA Material.
Iterate at a Fraction of the Cost of Industrial 3D Printers
With the massive build volume of the Z18, you can print prototypes and parts at a vastly lower cost than industrial 3D printers.
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FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY
Send print files to your 3D printer via Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, or with a USB drive. Control your printer via MakerBot Print or remotely with MakerBot Mobile.
FULL FEATURED SOFTWARE
Store, organize, and access 3D design files in your personal cloud-enabled library on MakerBot Print. MakerBot's free downloadable software is compatible with Mac or Windows computers.
MAKERBOT SUPPORT
MakerBot Support offers comprehensive MakerCare coverage plans and responsive expertise. Site also offers both intelligent troubleshooting and in-depth product information.
Optimized for MakerBot PLA Material
Safe for the office or classroom, this material is non-toxic and easy-to-print with minimal warping or curling. It's also optimized to give you the best results and highest quality for the MakerBot Replicator Z18 Printer.
MakerBot Tough Material
Designed for your most durable 3D printed prototypes and fixtures. Print with confidence. Print Tough.
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| PRINTING Print Technology Fused Deposition Modeling Build Volume 30.0 L x 30.5 W x 45.7 H CM [11.8 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H IN] 2,549 cubic inches Layer Resolution 100 microns Material Diameter 1.75 mm [0.069 IN] Material Compatibility MakerBot PLA Material - Large Spool MakerBot Tough Material - Large Spool Extruder Compatibility Smart Extruder+ Tough Smart Extruder+ Nozzle Diameter 0.4 MM [0.015 IN] Print File Type .MAKERBOT TEMPERATURE Ambient Operating Temperature 15-24°C [60-75.2°F] Storage Temperature 0-38°C [32-100°F] |
SIZE & WEIGHT Product Dimensions 49.3 L x 56.5 W x 86.1 H [19.4 W x 22.2 D x 33.9 H IN] Shipping Box 65.0 x 71.9 x 106.0 CM [25.6 x 28.3 x 41.75 IN] Product Weight 41 KG [90 LBS] Shipping Weight 52 KG [115 LBS] MECHANICAL Construction Powder-Coated steel with PC-ABS and Aluminum Composite Material Build Surface Injection molded PC ABS Stepper Motors 1.8° step angle with 1/16 micro-stepping XY Positioning Precision 11 Microns [0.0004 IN] Z Positioning Precision 2.5 Microns [0.0001 IN] |
SOFTWARE Software Bundle MakerBot Print Software Supported File Types STL, OBJ Operating Systems Windows (7, 10) Mac OS X (10.9+) ELECTRICAL Power Requirements 100-240 V; 5.4-2.2 A; 50/60 HZ; 350 W Connectivity USB, Ethernet, Wifi CAMERA Camera Resolution 320 x 240 |
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METHOD |
REPLICATOR+ |
REPLICATOR Z18 |
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CATEGORY |
Performance | Desktop | Desktop Large Volume |
USES |
Prototypes, manufacturing aids, and other parts that require complex assemblies, extreme geometries, and commercial precision. | Classroom lesson plans, STEM projects, design thinking exercises, and facilitation of 21st-century career skills. | Oversized models, housings, and structures that require a massive build volume. |
LAYER HEIGHTThe range of thicknesses of each printed layer measured in microns. |
20 - 400 microns
Print Modes: |
100 - 400 microns
Print Modes: |
100 - 400 microns
Print Modes: |
COMPATIBLE EXTRUDERSMakerBot 3D printers utilize swappable extruders for flexibility of print options and convenience of maintainance. |
Model 1 Performance Extruder, Model 2 Performance Extruder |
Smart Extruder+ Tough Smart Extruder+ Experimental Extruder |
Smart Extruder+ Tough Smart Extruder+ Experimental Extruder |
BUILD SPEEDMax Material Flow rate is the maximum speed material can be extruded. Print Head Travel Speed is the speed that extruder moves on the xy axis. |
Max Material Flow Rate: ~50mm3/sec Print Head Travel Speed: 500 mm/sec |
Max Material Flow Rate: ~15mm3/sec Print Head Travel Speed: Up to 175 mm/sec |
Max Material Flow Rate: ~15mm3/sec Print Head Travel Speed: Up to 175 mm/sec |
PRINTER FRAME CONSTRUCTIONThe printer's frame connects the xy gantry to the z stage making it the essential structural component of the printer. Increased rigidity will lead to better print quality. |
Ultra-Rigid Metal Frame | Injection Molded ABS with aluminum gantry-reinforcement | Injection Molded ABS with aluminum gantry-reinforcement |
BUILD VOLUMEThe maximum space available for 3D printing either your complete object or a component of your final, assembled object. |
19 L x 19 W x 19.6 H cm / 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.75 in single extrusion 15.2 L x 19 W x 19.6 H cm / 6.0 x 7.5 x 7.75 in dual extrusion |
29.5 L x 19.5 W x 16.0 H cm / 11.6 L x 7.6 W x 6.5 H in |
30.0 L x 30.5 W x 45.7 H cm / 11.8 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H in |
MATERIAL STORAGEMaterial storage location can improve the user experience, and a sealed storage compartment can significantly increase the "pristine" lifetime of material allowing for high print accuracy. |
Dry-Sealed Material Bay | Open back loaded material drawer | Open bottom loaded material drawer |
COMPATIBLE MATERIALDifferent materials can be used for different applications. |
MakerBot Precision PLA, MakerBot Precision Tough, MakerBot Precision PVA, MakerBot Specialty PETG |
MakerBot PLA, Smart Extruder+. MakerBot Tough, Tough Smart Extruder+. Additional materials such as bronzeFill, copperFill, and woodFill, Experimental Extruder. | MakerBot PLA, Smart Extruder+. MakerBot Tough, Tough Smart Extruder+. Additional materials such as bronzeFill, copperFill, and woodFill, Experimental Extruder. |
BUILD PLATFORMBuild surface and platform type |
Factory-Leveled Spring Steel Build Plate with Reusable Grip Surface | Factory-Leveled Flex Build Plate with Reusable Grip Surface | Factory-Leveled ABS Build Plate with Reusable Grip Surface |
MEASURABLE DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY3D printed parts that consistently match CAD dimensions to within a published tolerance. |
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DUAL EXTRUSIONTwo extruders provide the added ability to print with soluble support material alongside model material. |
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ENCLOSED HEATED BUILD CHAMBERAn elevated 3D printing environmental temperature improves layer adhesion, reduces warping, and improves dimensional accuracy. |
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SMART ASSIST MATERIAL LOADINGAn extra sensor and drive motor designed to automate the loading process from spool to extruder. |
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SMART SPOOL COMPATIBILITYRFID Tag equipped spool providing real-time information on material type, color, and amount remaining. |
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CAMERAOnboard camera for monitoring your print jobs and sharing pictures of your 3D prints. |
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INTERFACEProvides easy, computer-free access to printing menus, commands, and your cloud storage library. |
5" Capacitive Touch Screen | 3.5" LCD Screen | 3.5" LCD Screen |
CONNECTIVITYOptions for connecting directly or remotely to the printer for from launching and monitoring prints, to adjusting settings and updating firmware. |
WI-FI Ethernet USB Stick USB Cable |
WI-FI Ethernet USB Stick USB Cable |
WI-FI Ethernet USB Stick USB Cable |
| View Method | View Replicator+ | View Replicator Z18 |