# Affordable High-Performance 3D Printers The Method 3D-Printer Offers Industrial Performance By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/method-3dprinter References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/makerbot-method-announcement/) & [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/11/18135125/3d-printer-makerbot-method-features-announce-pricing-release-date) [MakerBot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-print) has built a solid reputation as a 3D printer manufacturer and its latest innovation, the Method 3D printer, hopes to bridge the gap between home devices and industrial tech. Dubbed a "performance 3D printer," the new offering from MakerBot promises features usually restricted to industrial printers but at a price more in line with what [regular consumers would pay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4). According to MakerBot CEO Nadav Goshen, the Method 3D printer is the next step in helping organizations adopt 3D printing at a larger scale." This improved performance comes from the Method's Dual Performance Extruders capable of delivering [2x faster print speeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eryone-thinker-x400) when compared to typical 3D printers. Another feature taken from industrial printers is special dry-sealed material bays, which form a seal to stop filament material from absorbing moisture. Image Credit: MakerBot ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable High-performance 3D Printing:** There is an opportunity for companies to offer high-performance 3D printing capabilities to a wider range of consumers at an affordable price point. - **Dual Performance Extruders:** There is potential for technology companies to improve printing efficiency by developing more advanced dual performance extruders. - **Dry-sealed Material Bays:** Companies could explore the potential of incorporating dry-sealed material bays in their 3D printers, to prevent filament material from absorbing moisture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **3D Printing Industry:** The 3D printing industry has an opportunity to expand its market and increase its user base by offering affordable high-performance printers to the masses. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The Consumer Electronics Industry could benefit from incorporating 3D printing in their product design process, with the availability of high-performance affordable 3D printers. - **Manufacturing Industry:** The manufacturing industry can explore the potential of utilizing affordable high-performance 3D printers for prototyping and production purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Temperature 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-ht90.md) - [Cutting-Edge 3D-Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1.md) - [High-Speed 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blade-1.md) - [Large-Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratham-x.md) - [Full-Size 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-size-3d-printer.md) - [Easier-to-Use 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-max.md) - [Comprehensive Industrial 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker.md) - [Multi-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f200-pro.md)