MakerBot announces the release of their Experimental Extruder
October 18, 2017
Customize Your 3D Printing Experience
If you have been looking for a way to change nozzle sizes or to a hard nozzle on your MakerBot printer, then you are in luck! Designed for the Advanced User who wants to push the limits of what’s possible on MakerBot 3D Printers to allow you to use a flexible range of materials and fits all current generation MakerBot models.
Along with the extruder hotend, you will receive:
- 2 x Wrenches
- 4 x interchangeable nozzles (0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, Steel 0.6mm)
- Access to new print modes
Visit MakerBot Labs For more information!
Pre-order yours today! We expect to stock them in store within 4 weeks.
Note: The Experimental Extruder is an experimental product and is not covered under warranty or Makercare.
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