The MakerBot Sketch Sprint 3D Printer is a classroom-focused FDM printer built for schools, STEM labs, libraries, and educators who want faster print times without adding complexity. MakerBot describes it as the newest and fastest member of the Sketch family, designed to support hands-on learning with easy-to-use features, teacher support, and a fully enclosed design for classroom safety. It reaches print speeds of up to 300 mm/s with travel speeds of 600 mm/s, making it a strong option for busy educational environments that need faster project turnaround. Key Features Built for educationThe Sketch Sprint is positioned specifically for classroom use, with a focus on hands-on learning, student creativity, and educator-friendly operation. Fast classroom printingMakerBot states the Sketch Sprint can print at speeds up to 300 mm/s and travel at 600 mm/s, helping reduce wait times for student projects and classroom demos. Fully enclosed for safer useThe printer features a fully enclosed design to help protect students from moving parts and hot surfaces during operation. Mesh leveling and live Z-adjustmentsMakerBot highlights mesh leveling for compensating across the build plate, along with live Z-adjustments to support reliable first layers and consistent print quality. Heated PEI build surfaceThe Sketch Sprint uses a PEI build surface and a heated build plate up to 110 °C, helping prints adhere securely without rafts. Single direct-drive print head with replaceable extruderThe official specifications list a single extrusion direct-drive print head with a replaceable extruder, designed for PLA-based educational printing workflows. Teacher and student certifications includedThe product page includes 1 teacher certification and 5 student certifications, which can be useful for onboarding and educational support. Specifications Technology: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Print head: Single extrusion direct drive print head with replaceable extruder Build volume: 220 x 220 x 220 mm (8.66 x 8.66 x 8.66 in) Layer resolution: 200 micron Heated build plate temperature: Up to 110 °C Build surface: PEI Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm Filament diameter: 1.75 mm Dimensions: 452 x 400 x 466 mm (17.8 x 15.8 x 18.3 in) Supplied software: Digital Factory with Cura Cloud Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Ethernet, USB port Supported operating systems: macOS, Windows, Chromebooks What's in the Box? (1) Sketch Sprint 3D Printer (2) Spools of PLA, 0.25 kg each (1 Blue, 1 Orange) (1) Build Plate (1) Nozzle (1) Spool Cover (1) US/EU Power Cord (1) Sprint Tool Kit (Grease, Needle, Screwdriver, Snips, Hex Key Kit) (1) 1-Year Warranty (1) Teacher Certification (5) Student Certifications Why choose the MakerBot Sketch Sprint? The MakerBot Sketch Sprint is a strong fit for schools and education-focused makerspaces that want a faster, safer, and easier-to-manage 3D printer for students. Its fully enclosed design, direct-drive system, heated PEI build plate, included certifications, and cloud-connected workflow make it especially appealing for classrooms where ease of use and speed matter. Because it is built specifically for education and classroom integration, it can be a practical choice for educators who want reliable printing without the steep learning curve of more advanced machines.
