MakerBot METHOD PLA 3D Printing Filament (375-0020A) is the best and most consistent material optimized for use with MakerBot's METHOD Line of 3D Printers. For use with the Model 1A Extruder, Model 1C Extruder, and LABS GEN 2 Experimental Extruder, this spool is compatible with the MakerBot METHOD 3D Printer, METHOD X 3D Printer, and METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D Printer. All MakerBot Material is manufactured to produce the highest quality 3D prints and is trusted by leading companies and institutions the world over, thanks to state-of-the-art material manufacturing and quality control standards. PLA is a great material for early concept models because it is easy to use, office-friendly, and works great with breakaway supports which print faster and can be removed faster than dissolvable supports. PLA is a corn-based plastic and is considered biodegradable under industrial processes. When used with MakerBot METHOD 3D Printers, MakerBot PLA helps produce higher-quality prints, reduce material problems and minimize downtime. Compared to ABS, PLA demonstrates much less part warping and curling and, for this reason, can be successfully printed without a heated build plate. Details such as sharp corners and edges print well and PLA printed objects will generally have a glossier look and feel. MakerBot PLA adheres well to acrylic and to MakerBot Build Plate Tape. Made in the USA, this non-toxic resin contains no heavy metals, contaminants, phthalates or BPA.