3D Printing at the Speed of Innovation

The MakerBot Sketch Sprint brings hands-on learning to every classroom. With fast print speeds, easy-to-use features, and extensive teacher support, it empowers educators to seamlessly integrate 3D printing into their lessons, helping students turn their ideas into reality while building essential skills for the future.

The MakerBot Sketch Sprint is a fast, user-friendly 3D printer for education, reaching print speeds of 250 mm/s and travel speeds of 600 mm/s. It supports PLA and Tough PLA, features mesh leveling and live Z-adjustments, and is fully enclosed for safe classroom use.

Our Fastest Classroom 3D Printer

Fast Prints, More Output

• With its compact design and impressive speed—5 times faster than standard 3D printers—educators can easily incorporate 3D printing into more than ever before.
• Maximize Class Time: Quickly transition from design to printing, allowing more projects to be completed within class periods.
• 3D Printing Across Grade Levels: Fast printing opens doors to hands-on projects across multiple subjects and grade levels, making 3D printing accessible schoolwide.
• Experiment with Ideas Fast: The ability to quickly print prototypes means students can iterate on their designs more freely

Speed Without Compromising Quality

• Sketch Sprint doesn’t sacrifice quality when it comes to speed. Designed to deliver detailed and precise prints, you get the best of both worlds when it comes to this printer.
• Smooth Prints, Every Time: Produces smooth and refined surface finishes, reducing visible layer lines for cleaner, more polished prints.
• Quality Prints with Cura: Utilizing Cura, the leading slicer software in 3D printing, ensures efficient slicing and optimized settings for high-quality, consistent prints.
• Dependable Performance: Count on the Sketch Sprint for consistent results in fast-paced learning environments, ensuring reliable operation day in and day out.

Making 3D Printing Even More Efficient

• The Sketch Sprint combines advanced features with a user-friendly design to enhance reliability and make 3D printing workflows more efficient.
• Material Savings: Raft-free printing means using on average 20% less filament per print.
• User-Friendly Adjustments: Easily make live Z-adjustments during printing to correct print adhesion issues in real time, minimizing the need for reprints.
• Quick Filament Change: Clip the existing filament and load a new spool without waiting for the printer to heat up, keeping projects moving swiftly.
• Compact Size, Full Potential: Easy to carry and move between classrooms, the Sketch Sprint’s compact design makes it perfect for shared spaces.
• No Rafts Necessary: Skip rafts to reduce print time and waste. The Sketch Sprint ensures prints adhere securely to the heated build plate.
• Live Z-adjustments: Adjust the Z-axis in real-time during printing to fine-tune your prints without canceling the job.
• Quick Filament Change: Streamline the filament loading process—clip the loaded filament and load a new spool without waiting for the printer to heat up.
• Mesh Leveling: Achieve consistent accuracy with mesh leveling, a leveling process that compensates for height variations across the build plate.
• High-Speed Printing Capability: Capable of printing at speeds up to 250 mm/s with travel speeds up to 600 mm/s.

Safe, Reliable, and Classroom-Ready

Safety at the Core of Innovation

• Experience a safe and reliable 3D printing solution, designed for classrooms with advanced safety features and user-friendly operation, ensuring peace of mind for educators and students.
• Designed with a fully enclosed structure and safety lock features, the Sketch Sprint ensures a secure printing environment, giving teachers peace of mind as students explore the world of 3D printing.

Comprehensive Safety Design

• Safety is prioritized with a fully enclosed design that creates a secure printing environment for students, minimizing risks during operation.
• Safety Locks: Our Printer Lock feature lets teachers control who can use the printer, keeping it safe and restricted to authorized users.
• Fully Enclosed Design: The fully enclosed structure reduces the risk of accidents and keeps hands safely away from moving parts and hot components.
• Robust Build: A well-built structure helps minimize noise and distractions, creating a better classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

Classroom-Friendly Filament & Filtration

• Utilizing classroom-friendly filament and an integrated HEPA filtration system helps maintain clean air quality, promoting a safe learning atmosphere.
• Safe Filament Options: PLA and Tough filaments are designed with classroom use in mind, ensuring safety and ease of handling.
• Integrated HEPA Filtration: The HEPA filtration system captures airborne particles and odors, enhancing indoor air quality during 3D printing.
• Carbon Filter for Emission Control: An additional carbon filter further reduces harmful emissions, contributing to a healthier learning space that meets indoor safety standards.

MakerBot Sketch Sprint Product Data Sheet

Sketch Sprint technical specifications

Print Technology:  Fused Deposition Modelling

Build Volume: 220mm x 220mm x 220mm (8.66 x 8.66 x 8.66 inches)

Layer Resolution: 200 microns (Print mode tuned for 200 microns)

Material Diameter: 1.75 mm

Material Compatibility

MakerBot PLA

MakerBot Tough PLA

Extruder Compatibility: MakerBot Sketch Extruder

Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm (0.015 inches)

Print File Type: .MAKERBOT

Temperature

Ambient Operating Temperature

15­-30°C (59-86°F)

Storage Temperature

0­-55°C (32-­131°F)

Size & weight

Product Dimensions

452mm (W) x 400mm (D) x 466mm (H)

17.79in (W) x 15.75in (D) x 18.35in (H)

Product Weight

16kg (35.27b)

Shipping Weight

22.26kg (49.08lb)

Mechanical

Build Surface: Flat surface

Build Plate Leveling: Heated with removable flexible build surface

Safety & compliance

Safety

Fully enclosed

HEPA and Carbon Filters

UL, CE, FCC

IEC/ EN/ UL60950-1, IEC/ EN/UL 62368-1

Software

Software Bundle

Digital Factory

Cura 5.9

Supported File Types

MakerBot (.makerbot)STL (.stl)

Operating Systems

Windows, Mac OS X (10.12+)

Chromebooks

Note: Does not support Mac Catalina

Electrical

Power Requirements: 100-­240 V, 50-60 HZ2.7-1.3A

Connectivity: USB, Wi­fi

Camera: Camera resolution: 2 megapixels

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
Cet appareil contient des émetteurs / récepteurs exempts de licence qui sont conformes au (x) RSS (s) exemptés de licence d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada. L’opération est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes:

Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences.
Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable de l’appareil.
Caution
The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

Avertissement
Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande de 5150 à 5250MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.

Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 22cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations
Cet équipement est conforme Canada limites d’exposition aux radiations dans un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à distance minimum de 22cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.

Safety certification
This product complies with IEC62368-1 with CB Certification for USA/Canada: CSA/UL 62368-1:2019 (cULus)