Industrial quality at desktop prices.

Key features

Actively heated chamber up to 100 °C

ABS optimized dual extrusion

Extra large build volume 305 x 305 x 320 mm

Flexible heated build plate up to 105 °C

Engineering-grade ABS prototypes

Print solid, engineering-grade ABS prototypes that match your specs.

With the Method XL, engineers can design, test, and produce large-scale models and prototypes with durable, production-grade ABS for their manufacturing needs with unrestricted geometric freedom.

3D Print with real

ABS

and unrestricted geometric freedom.

Large part size?
No compromise.

Extra large build volume

With the largest build volume of any UltiMaker 3D printer, the Method XL is the ultimate 3D printing solution for large-scale projects. Print with industrial-grade materials and exceptional dimensional accuracy without the need to compromise on the size of your parts.

Dual extrusion build volume (XYZ)

x = 305 mm

12 inches

y = 305 mm

12 inches

z = 320 mm

12.6 inches

Method XL now in UltiMaker Cura

UltiMaker Cura now includes print profiles for the Method XL.

Unlock complete 3D printing flexibility on the Method XL by using UltiMaker Cura. You can use professionally tuned print profiles within Cura to slice files for the Method XL.

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Over 600 print settings,

secure

3D

printing

now available in UltiMaker Cura

Heated chamber.
Heated build plate.

VECT thermal regulation system

Patented Variable Environmental Controlled Temperature (VECT) 100 thermal regulation evenly heats and controls the print environment. The Method XL also has a heated build plate for even better adhesion and temperature control.

Chamber actively heated up to

100°C

Build plate heated up to

105°C

High precision for
Low tolerances.

Exceptional dimensional accuracy

The Method XL has been especially engineered to maintain dimensional accuracy and tight tolerances while printing even the largest ABS parts. Not only does the Method XL avoid warping and layer adhesion issues, but it creates massive parts with industrial-grade precision.

Dimensional accuracy

+/- 0.2mm

or +/-.002mm per mm of travel*

*(Whichever is greater.) Based on internal testing of selected geometries.

Support material?
Gone in a splash.

Quick-dissolving supports for ABS

RapidRinse on the Method XL enables the fastest support removal for complex FDM prints. Create the geometries you want – in any orientation. Then watch as those water-soluble supports dissolve before your eyes.

Rapid

Rinse

Water-soluble supports for ABS

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External material case

The Method XL's external moisture-controlled material case ensures peak performance from your professional-grade materials.

Direct drive extruders

Reliably 3D print with ABS-R or ABS Carbon Fiber to simulate the material qualities of injection molded plastics.

Two filters, one seamless print

Both a HEPA filter and an activated carbon filter are integrated into the machine assuring that you can use the Method XL indoors without worrying about harmful fumes or strong smells.

Trusted by the world's top engineers

What's in the box?

Everything you need to get started.

Method XL includes:

(1) Method XL 3D Printer
(1) 1C Extruder
(1) 2XA Extruder
(1) Material case
(1) Flexible build plate

Other Method series products

UltiMaker Method X Carbon Fiber

Including extruders: 1C, 2, 2XA

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UltiMaker Method X

Including extruders: 1XA, 2XA

Learn more

UltiMaker
Method XL

Precision printing. Industrial scale. Introducing the Method XL. Print large parts with industrial-grade materials and high dimensional accuracy - the ultimate solution for engineering applications.

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Industry applications

How top engineering professionals are driving innovation with Method.

“Our printer’s working nearly 24 hours. In 2016 we printed nearly 7,000 hours with only one printer - we had a success rate of 92%. To us it’s very important that a 3D printer is reliable.”

Thomas Schmidberger

Applications engineer

Thomas Schmidberger

Applications engineer

“If we didn’t have the Method I would have to plan out my prints like everyone else who is using the industrial machine whereas the Method is a quick print out that we can just pump out”

Brandon Rodriguez

Senior Industrial Designer

Brandon Rodriguez

Senior Industrial Designer

“Method is one of the most sophisticated units on the market, from the ease of connectivity––we can run all three of our printers from our laptop––to the advanced materials we were able to use.”

Paul Doe

Chief Engineer of Chassis

Paul Doe

Chief Engineer of Chassis

Method XL is enabled by our most advanced polymers and software platforms

Compatible software

Available materials

Compatible extruders

Method X now in UltiMaker Cura

UltiMaker Cura now includes print profiles for the Method X.
Unlock complete 3D printing flexibility on the Method XL by using UltiMaker Cura. You can use professionally tuned print profiles within Cura to slice files for the Method X and Method XL 3D printers.

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Extruders to maximize your Method XL experience

Direct extrusion print heads with an integrated gearbox for optimal print results. Quickly change between material groups, preventing cross-contamination.

1C Extruder

1XA Extruder

2XA Extruder

LABS Extruder

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Compatible Materials

Produce tools and end-use parts with improved strength, stiffness, and heat-deflection.

ABS-R

Extruder:

1C

Tensile strength:

41 MPa

Heat deflection:

102-105 °C

Flexural modulus:

2,600 MPa

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ABS Carbon Fiber

Extruder:

1C

Impact strength:

42 J/m

Heat deflection:

102°C

Tensile strength:

59 MPa

Learn more

N12-Carbon Fiber

100 °C

305 x 305 x 320 mm (12 x 12 x 12.6 in)

305 x 340 x 320 mm (12 x 13.4 x 12.6 in)

Heated build plate with removable, flexible build surface

Dimensions

The physical space inside the Method XL that can be used when dual extrusion 3D printing. Measured in X, Y, and Z.

305 x 305 x 320 mm (12 x 12 x 12.6 in)

The outer dimensions of the Method XL and the accompanying material case.

Printer: W 655 x D 565 x H 815 mm (W 25.8 x D 22.2 x H 32.1 in)
Material case: W 223 x D 328 x H 319 mm (W 8.8 x D 12.9 x H 12.6 in)

This is the process of depositing layers of filament, one on top of the other, to build up shapes and models. It is a form of additive manufacturing technology and the process used by all UltiMaker 3D printers.

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

The filament diameter that achieves optimal results on UltiMaker Method series 3D printers.

1.75 mm

The net weight of the Method XL and the accompanying material case.

Printer: 56.5 kg (125 lbs)
Material case: 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

Printer properties

A micron is the measurement used to define the thickness of a 3D printed layer. 20 micron is 0.02 mm thick. Thinner layers are used for high-detail prints, thicker layers are great for fast prototypes.

0.4 mm nozzle: 100 - 400 micron

The touchscreen allows you to start, stop, and monitor prints on your Method series printer. As well as allowing you to calibrate your printer and install firmware updates without needing to use a computer or other device.

5" (12.7 cm) full-color capacitive touchscreen

Faster extruder changes mean higher uptime and easier maintenance. The Method XL comes with 1C, 2A, and 2XA extruders for printing polymers, composites, and soluble support materials. The Labs extruder is sold separately for printing third-party materials.

Swappable performance extruders

Thanks to swappable extruders, you can quickly switch to the extruder that matches the material you are trying to print. This results in higher uptime and easier maintenance of your 3D printer.

Dual-extrusion print head with swappable extruders

The nozzel diameter controls how much material can be extruded at once. All Method series extruders have 0.4 mm nozzles.

0.4 mm

or +/-.002mm per mm of travel* *(Whichever is greater.) Based on internal testing of selected geometries.

+/- 0.2mm

Operation parameters

The thermally regulated heated chamber is able to rise to the target temp and stay there for the duration of the print ensuring an optimal print environment.

100 °C

The build plate heats up during printing in order to improve the adhesion of the print to the build surface.

105 °C

The extruder temperature varies by which material is being printed. The high max temperature available on the Method series of printers allows for printing with high-temp materials.

300 °C

The operating sound will vary at different stages of a print.

57.1 +/- 3 dB

Simply bend the build plate and your 3D printed parts pop off. Replacement build surfaces are available if the surface of your build plate becomes damaged.

Flexible build plate

The peak power output that the printer can reach – usually when the heated bed and hot ends are heating up.

1400 W,
100-240 VAC, ~50-60Hz, 12-8A

Ecosystem

UltiMaker CloudPrint is the slicing and printer management software that allows for an intuitive workflow from digital file to final part.
UltiMaker Cura: Local printing, 600+ settings, and more are available for the first time when using a Method series printer

CloudPrint, UltiMaker Cura

MacOS, Windows

Print with one click via Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection from UltiMaker CloudPrint. Or export your print job to a USB stick.

Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB