MatterHackers
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | 3D printing |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Orange County, California , United States |
| Products | 3D printers, 3D printing materials, MatterControl software |
| Website | matterhackers |
MatterHackers is a company headquartered in Orange County, California, established in 2012, specializing in the distribution and retail of 3D printing materials and equipment. Additionally, the firm develops its own 3D printer management software called MatterControl.
History
Since its inception in 2012, MatterHackers has operated through both an online platform and a brick-and-mortar store. The company participated as an exhibitor at the 2013 World Maker Faire held in New York.
MatterControl
MatterControl represents MatterHackers' complimentary software designed to streamline the organization and management of 3D printing tasks, incorporating built-in slicing capabilities. Although some enhanced functionalities are available via paid plug-ins, the fundamental program is provided at no cost. It offers reliable versions compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, with the most recent release being version 2.0.
In 2015, MatterHackers introduced MatterControl Touch, a 3D printer controller featuring onboard slicing, remote print monitoring, and automated print bed leveling. The following year, the product range was expanded with the launch of the MatterControl T10 tablet, which supports wireless 3D printing on a larger touchscreen interface.
Services
MatterHackers delivers a wide array of 3D printing products and inaugurated a retail outlet in Lake Forest, California in June 2013. This location offers various supplies, components, and accessories related to 3D printing. The company also produces its own line of 3D printers, including the Pulse and Pulse XE models—the latter engineered specifically for Nylon and NylonX filaments but compatible with all filament varieties. Additionally, the store carries machines from other manufacturers.
Products
The company is recognized for its PRO series filament brand, which encompasses an extensive selection of materials such as:
- PRO Series PLA
- PRO Series ABS
- PRO Series PETG
- NylonX
- PRO Series Nylon (available in several colors)
MatterHackers also stocks filament brands from prominent manufacturers including ColorFabb, Fillamentum, NinjaTek, Taulman 3D, Kai Parthy's LAY Series, Ultimaker Materials, 3D Fuel, PolyMaker, Proto-Pasta, 3DXTech, Dupont, and Raise3D.