Pulse XE - NylonX Professional Bundle

Use the Strongest Materials

Create functional, ready-to-use parts with NylonX—the strong, micro carbon fiber reinforced material— and other advanced materials right from the box. The Pulse XE arrives with 2 spools of NylonX and a PrintDry PRO Filament Drying System, ready for printing.

Fully Calibrated with Industry-Leading Components

Built for reliability, the Pulse XE arrives ready to print with best-in-class components, like the E3D v6 All-metal HotEnd, Capricorn XS Premium PTFE Bowden Tubing, Bondtech Extruder, and wear-resistant Olsson Ruby Nozzle.

Constructed With Care

Our Pulse Pros team is attentive to every nitty-gritty step that goes into building every single Pulse XE. The care we provide doesn’t stop once your 3D printer is shipped from our warehouse. Made right here in the US, every Pulse XE is backed with phone and email support by experts at MatterHackers who will happily help make caring for your printer as easy as possible.

Investment with Immediate Return

Every dollar that goes towards this Pulse XE bundle is an investment towards making your 3D printing experience even better. Fully assembled and fully calibrated with industry-leading components, the price paid upfront is for a 3D printer that’s ready to successfully print both simple and advanced projects right out of the box. Along with this high-quality machine comes a bundle with extra goodies like two spools of quality NylonX and PrintDry PRO that will elevate your successful 3D printing experience right from the get-go.

Lifetime Support

Using time-tested, best-in-class components allows you the capability to print on the Pulse XE for years to come. The experts at MatterHackers are available for any questions you may have about this stunning 3D printer package through lifetime email and phone support. If you need assistance, we’re there.

From the start, MatterHackers has been committed to reaching for better design standards in creating a robust and adaptable 3D printer that would work for all our users - thus was born the Pulse - strong, customizable, and easy-to-use; but we didn’t stop there. After more research and design, MatterHackers has created an amazing 3D printer in the Pulse XE. Feedback from the 3D printing community pushed us to create a system that not only prints standard filaments with laser accuracy, but also stands up to the rigors of printing with specialty filaments while still giving you fantastic finished results. From the included NylonX, to TPU, ABS, PETG, PLA, our very own MH Build and PRO Series, and everything in between, Pulse XE can print it all.

All variations of the Pulse 3D printer are designed to be reliable, then further fine-tuned to specialize in specific printing needs. For the Pulse XE, it is designed to specialize in printing engineering grade filaments like NylonX. With a hotend capable of reaching temperatures of up to 300°C and a nozzle designed to handle harsh filaments, the Pulse XE, without a doubt, is made to handle pumping out micro-carbon fiber filled filament with this hotend setup. This bundle also comes with PrintDry PRO to ensure your filament is ready to successfully extrude without issue.

The bed surface on the Pulse XE is engineered for NylonX; LayerLock Garolite Build Surface, an interwoven glass fiber fabric impregnated with epoxy resin, guarantees better NylonX adhesion to the bed and long-lasting durability for numerous prints. With a garolite surface installed on the Pulse XE’s heated bed, rest easy knowing you’ll struggle less with warping and bed adhesion compared to other bed surfaces.

The Pulse XE 3D Printer Bundle is designed to provide you the necessary hotend setup, heated bed surface, and filament to get you started printing NylonX right out of the box.

The carbon fiber in NylonX is very hard and abrasive and it will quickly abrade and ruin brass or other soft metal nozzles. While most 3D printers can print with NylonX, they require anywhere between a nozzle change to completely switching out the hotend in order to handle multiple NylonX print jobs. The Pulse XE, however, is designed to print NylonX right out of the box for years to come.

With a hotend setup designed to meet NylonX’s 250-265°C print temperature requirement and equipped with an Olsson Ruby Nozzle that withstands tough, abrasive filament, the Pulse XE is built for you to print NylonX with zero hardware configuration. Rest easy knowing you can start printing NylonX parts with the right sturdy hotend system already installed by our Pulse Pros.

No need to install the right nozzle and hotend yourself. We’ll do it for you!

Add NylonX filament to the list of strong materials you can print with the Pulse XE. Made of engineering grade nylon filament blended with chopped carbon fibers, NylonX is the perfect blend of strength and durability. Maximizing its strength to weight ratio, this filament is sturdy, impact resistant, and high in tensile strength while still being light enough to not disrupt functional use. Its high thermal resistance also aids in lack of warping, adding onto NylonX’s trusted reputation for stiffness. Need to print a part that's both functional and robust? NylonX is the reliable solution for you.

Need a new paddle board handle? How about a bike pedal replacement? The Pulse XE and NylonX can fulfill those needs.

While standard filaments like PLA can print very smoothly, NylonX prints come out even more precise, giving a much sleeker look that would make you think the print was produced by a factory machine instead of a desktop 3D printer. With the correct settings, the smooth and silky matte-black finish of a NylonX print requires zero post processing meaning no filament waste and no time wasted cleaning. The PrintDry PRO Filament Drying System comes stock with this bundle to remove any moisture in your material while printing, ensuring your parts print and look smooth.

Distinctive print layers can be indications of sturdy prints, but don’t let NylonX’s smooth finish fool you into thinking it equates to low sturdiness. The strength and durability you get in these NylonX prints come from its chemical makeup of micro-carbon fiber strands. If extremely smooth prints that also happen to be reliably sturdy are your preference, NylonX is perfect for you.

Printing parts as sleek and sturdy as this skateboard truck are only a Pulse XE away.

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I just love this machine so much!  ★★★★★

-Bill White | Applied Engineering and Technology Teacher & MatterHackers Education Ambassador

"It is the perfect printer for printing functional parts in the school setting or for personal use!"
Read Bill's full review of the Pulse XE here.

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A unit well built and of high quality...  ★★★★★

-Richard H. Ford | Medical Institute of Northeast Georgia

"We were surprised at what we found when we received our first printer. A unit well built and of high quality... It worked like a charm right out of the box... No tweaking like other units, just plug it in and run the initial setup as instructed and off you go."

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Every upgrade available for the Pulse XE 3D printer has been thoroughly tested and calibrated by the Pulse Pros team, and are the highest quality parts on the market. With each upgrade you add on, you unlock more 3D printing capabilities such as expanding the variety of materials you can print with, increasing the strength of your printed pieces, and more.

32-Bit Upgrade for Pulse +$399

Print faster, cleaner, and more accurately with the 32-Bit Upgrade for Pulse! A faster CPU clock, more RAM, and optimized firmware—these are just some of the many perks you can unlock with this upgrade. Running Smoothieware on the 32-bit Azteeg X5 GT, this board is the solution you need to take the planning ability of your printer to the next level. This upgrade replaces the Ultimachine RAMBo Mini Board that comes stock with the Pulse XE.

Pulse Enclosure Kit - Black+$279

Need to regulate the temperature around your printer to reduce warping? Check out the Pulse Enclosure Kit! Designed to consistently help keep heated and moving parts functional, this enclosure also helps regulate temperature and reduce warping that can occur during 3D printing. This kit is made up of laser cut panels that sit on the same surface as your Pulse 3D printer, making it a desktop-friendly enclosure. Prevent irregular temperatures and other outside variables from affecting the success of your 3D printing results when you use the Pulse Enclosure.

LayerLock MagBase+$55

When printing large parts, there is a huge advantage to having a build plate that can be removed and flexed to easily remove the print off of the bed. LayerLock MagBase 9” x 10” ensures part removal is super easy and saves you time and effort. Switch between different bed surfaces like BuildTak, Garolite, PEI, Polypropylene and more. This comes with a sheet of Garolite installed on the build plate.

BuildTak Extra FlexPlate +$35

Save time and effort alternating between multiple build surfaces for different print jobs with an extra BuildTak FlexPlate! Just take off the Garolite build plate right after a finished NylonX print, place the extra BuildTak build plate onto the magnetic base for a PLA print job and you're ready to go. This upgrade comes with a sheet of BuildTak installed on the build plate and can be paired with the LayerLock Garolite Extra FlexPlate upgrade. This upgrade must be paired with the LayerLock MagBase Upgrade.

LayerLock Garolite Extra FlexPlate +$49

Quickly move on to your next print with an extra LayerLock Garolite FlexPlate. Detach the build plate right after a finished print, swap the spare onto the magnetic base and begin your next project. Pausing between prints to scrape off a part is a thing of the past. This upgrade comes with LayerLock Garolite Build Surface installed on the build plate and can be paired with the BuildTak Extra FlexPlate upgrade. This upgrade must be paired with the LayerLock MagBase Upgrade.

LayerLock Powder Coated PEI Build Plate +$50

Achieve strong bed adhesion using the LayerLock Powder Coated PEI Build Plate! If you're having trouble with standard filaments such as PLA, ABS, PETG, and flexibles such as TPU and TPE sticking to your current build surface, this is a great alternative that will provide better bed adhesion. Powder coated with PEI, this durable build plate is resistant to scratches and requires no careful installation of adhesive. This build surface is also guaranteed to last you much longer than adhesives and sheets, saving you money on multiple replacements in the long run. Have your prints locked down with our durable and reliable LayerLock Powder Coated PEI Build Plate. This upgrade must be paired with the LayerLock MagBase Upgrade.

MatterHackers 3D Printing Tool Kit Premium+$96

Introducing the premium version of our MatterHackers 3D Printing Tool Kit! This product contains all of the essential tools a maker needs for successful 3D printing, as well as additional items that further streamline your experience for a faster and better workflow. Successfully producing and processing prints has never been easier and quicker than with all the tools accumulated in this handy travel-size bag.

Pulse 3D Printer Maintenance Kit +$110

Every 3D printer occassionally needs a little touch up. While the Pulse 3D printer is built to last, we recommend you give some TLC to your printer from time to time. Enter in the Pulse Maintenance Kit. Keep your printer working in tip top shape for years to come with simple, minimal maintenance using essential components and tools in this kit.

Pulse Protection Extended 2 Year Warranty +$299

With this extended 2 year warranty, you can repair or replace your Pulse XE 3D printer, at no extra charge, for another year. This is on top of the current 1 year warranty backed by MatterHackers’ Success Guarantee, thus giving you a safety net of 2 years for repair or replacement from time of purchasing your printer.

The Pulse XE - NylonX Advanced Materials 3D Printer Bundle is created specifically for printing NylonX, on top of standard filament, without easily wearing down. This is made possible thanks to the industry-leading components and features we install to ensure 3D printing success. Each of the components listed below are thoroughly assembled and calibrated before you receive your Pulse XE.

BLTouch Bed Leveling Probe

Enjoy a faster, flexible, and more efficient 3D printing process with a BLTouch Automatic Bed Leveling Probe, the most technologically advanced auto-calibration solution available. This sensor gathers accurate data by using a probe to physically touch the bed. Whether you want to use a magnetic base system, a clipped on sheet of glass or a simple heated bed with tape, your Pulse XE 3D printer will be able to print on all of these surfaces easily thanks to this feature that arrives stock with every Pulse.

Heated Bed with Installed LayerLock Garolite Build Surface

Print with a wide variety of materials on your Pulse XE 3D printer heated bed. The bed has a pre-installed LayerLock Garolite Build Surface, making it ideal to print on for a wide variety of materials from PLA to NylonX. Improve bed adhesion and further reduce chances of warping with this advance printing material.

Bondtech Extruder with E3D V6 HotEnd

The Pulse XE 3D printer comes stock with a Bondtech extruder that all but eliminates slipping, deformation, and under-extrusion. Its E3D V6 hotend reaches temperatures of up to 300°C, making it more than capable of melting tough filaments like NylonX.

Olsson Ruby Nozzle

Whether you’re using PLA or NylonX, the wear-resistant Olsson Ruby Nozzle beautifully prints them all and comes stock with your Pulse XE 3D printer. This 0.40mm ruby-tipped beauty can handle endless amounts of abrasive NylonX, no problem. Ready to tackle any project you can imagine, you’ll see why this will be the only nozzle you will ever need.

Capricorn Tubing XS Tubing - Premium Bowden Tubing (1.75mm)

The Pulse XE delivers a smooth and reliable experience—right down to the Bowden tube. Every Pulse 3D printer comes stock with Capricorn XS Tubing, the premium brand of PTFE Bowden Tubing carefully designed to succeed with FDM 3D printing. Engineered to adhere to stricter diameter tolerances and formulated with additional additives that increase lubricity, issues resulting from hysteresis are effectively eliminated so jams, clogs, and gaps in printing are avoided from a small, but vital, component of a 3D printer.

Viki 2 LCD Screen

Don’t want to only use USB connectivity for the Pulse XE? We offer the option to add untethered printing using the Viki 2 LCD screen with a control wheel and MicroSD memory card slot. Export your gcode from MatterControl onto the MicroSD card, plug into the printer and you're ready to roll! Simply and easily manage your print projects without your computer using the Viki 2.

PrintDry PRO Filament Drying System

Quickly and simply store your filament without any hassle. PrintDry is the perfect moisture control solution for filament storage. Adjust temperatures anywhere between 35°C-70°C and feed filament through small openings on the sides of the chamber if you’d like to print while drying. This filament dry container that comes stock with the Pulse XE also has automatic humidity control and can hold up to two standard spools. Accessories are available to upgrade the PrintDry PRO to hold up to 4 spools or a large spool.

Two Spools of 1.75mm NylonX (0.5kg)

Our very own engineering grade nylon filament is blended with chopped carbon fibers (approximately 20% by weight), creating a high-strength filament capable of printing tough, smooth, functional parts. This is the only bundle that comes stock with 2 NylonX spools.

One Spool of 1.75mm PRO Series Ryno (0.75kg)

Our MatterHackers PRO Series Ryno filament is all about easily producing high quality prints. We trust this material so much, we make the 3D printed parts on the Pulse out of it! Solid bed adhesion with low oozing and great bridging comes easy with our PRO Series Ryno, making strong, beautiful print production look like a breeze. This professional quality copolymer filament is the best of the best, and made here in the USA.

Robust and Reliable i3 Design

Based on the proven, open-source Prusa i3 frame design, the Pulse XE 3D printer’s design is robust and reliable at its core. Its current iteration has been improved to include an aluminum extrusion base that provides more rigidity—a new design with an even better robust and reliable printer base.

MatterControl 3D Printer Software Including Power Recovery

MatterControl is a free, open-source, all-in-one software package that lets you design, slice, organize, and manage your 3D prints. Developed in-house by MatterHackers, MatterControl is paired with printer settings ideal for the Pulse XE 3D printer. Increase your chances of printing success with helpful features such a power recovery, reloading filament mid-print, real-time modification of Z-offset, and more. Do more with your creativity, your time, and your Pulse XE using MatterControl.

• Pulse XE Fully Assembled 3D Printer
• Two Spools of MatterHackers NylonX - 1.75mm (0.5kg)
• One Spool of MatterHackers PRO Series Ryno - 1.75mm (0.75kg)
• PVA Glue Stick
• Art Knife
• 3pc Hex Wrench Set
• Spool Holder
• USB Cable
• Quick Start Guide