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UltiMaker Cura 5.5 stable brings engine plugins and increased printing productivity!

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Powerful new plugins and super print speeds with the UltiMaker Cura 5.5 beta

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UltiMaker Unveils Speed Improvements for S series 3D Printers

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How to anneal your PET CF parts for better performance

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UltiMaker appoints Michiel Alting von Geusau as Chief Executive Officer

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Carbon fiber applications you can download today!

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Enhancing your jigs and fixtures with carbon fiber composites

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How to choose the right carbon fiber composite for your needs

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The benefits of composite 3D printing with UltiMaker

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Finding the perfect carbon fiber 3D printing application

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The advantages of 3D printing with carbon fiber

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UltiMaker Cura 5.4 adds updated tree supports, better brims, and new material profiles

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Improved tree supports and better brims with the UltiMaker Cura 5.4 beta

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5 3D printing trends to watch in 2022

5 3D printing trends to watch in 2022Free webinar | Viewing time: 45 minutesWatch the webinarThis month, join host Matt…

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Activate Ultimaker Cloud with firmware 5.2

Activate Ultimaker Cloud with firmware 5.2Enjoy all the benefits of Ultimaker Cloud by updating your Ultimaker 3D printers to firmware…

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Application focus: Jigs and fixtures

Application focus: Jigs and fixturesIn manufacturing, product development, or maintenance, there are many times when off-the-shelf tools can’t be used…

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Behind the scenes: How Ultimaker 3D printers are manufactured

Behind the scenes: How Ultimaker 3D printers are manufacturedOur main production facility is based in Zaltbommel, the Netherlands. As an ISO…

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Company update: Ultimaker announces price adjustments

Company update: Ultimaker announces price adjustmentsIt is hard to miss in the daily news coverage: price inflations are widespread and significant…

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Cost-efficient, functional prototypes for small bore motorcycle parts

Cost-efficient, functional prototypes for small bore motorcycle partsWith Ultimaker, MNNTHBX found a more efficient way to design and produce prototyped…

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Ultimaker education blog

Ultimaker education blogThe 3D printing blog by educators, for educators. Browse ideas, lesson plans, and inspiration from schools, universities, and…

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Enhancing education with project-based learning and 3D printing

Enhancing education with 3D printing Why do 95% of educators now consider 3D printing to be an essential technology to…

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Discover Intent profiles in Ultimaker Cura 4.4 beta

Discover Intent profiles in Ultimaker Cura 4.4 betaWhen you’re 3D printing for business, the last thing you need is downtime.…

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Firmware 4.3 available for the Ultimaker 3

Firmware 4.3 available for the Ultimaker 3Get the latest features and a better Cura Connect experience by upgrading your Ultimaker…

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Introducing new Intent profiles with Ultimaker Cura 4.6 beta

Introducing new Intent profiles with Ultimaker Cura 4.6 beta Since their introduction in Ultimaker Cura 4.4,  Intent profiles for the Ultimaker S3…

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Achieve success faster with Ultimaker Cura 4.4

Achieve success faster with Ultimaker Cura 4.4What do you use 3D printing for? Mechanical parts? Visual prototypes? Custom manufacturing aids?3D…

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Onward and upward: New city, new office, new look

Onward and upward: New city, new office, new lookIt’s been busy of late here at Ultimaker. We’ve just completed our…

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Rapid design iterations for the early project stages

Rapid design iterations for the early project stagesHoneybee Robotics is a design and engineering solutions firm known for contributions of…

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Reducing costs and improving efficiency with the Ultimaker S5

Reducing costs and improving efficiency with the Ultimaker S5IMI Precision Engineering, a world leader in motion and fluid control technologies,…

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Simplify 3D printing with Ultimaker Cura 4.0

Simplify 3D printing with Ultimaker Cura 4.0Level-up your slicing skillsFree Ultimaker Cura MasterclassGet deep insights from Ultimaker experts to improve…

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Print detailed objects faster using adaptive layers in Ultimaker Cura

Print detailed objects faster using adaptive layers in Ultimaker CuraDesign better 3D printed partsFree in-depth white paperLearn the modeling tips…

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The ROI of 3D printing

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5 beste tips om de rol van 3D-printen op uw bedrijf te vergroten

5 beste tips om de rol van 3D-printen op uw bedrijf te vergrotenAls u hebt besloten om 3D-printen op te…

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5 conseils pour mettre en place l'impression 3D

5 conseils pour mettre en place l'impression 3DUne fois que vous aurez décidé d'implémenter l'impression 3D dans votre flux de…

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Les 5 idées fausses les plus courantes sur l'impression 3D

Les 5 idées fausses les plus courantes sur l'impression 3DAvant de commencer à utiliser l'impression 3D, vous aurez probablement quelques…

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De 5 grootste misvattingen over 3D-printen

De 5 grootste misvattingen over 3D-printenU hebt waarschijnlijk nog vragen of twijfels over 3D-printen die moeten worden beantwoord of weggenomen…

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Die 5 häufigsten Missverständnisse über den 3D-Druck

Die 5 häufigsten Missverständnisse über den 3D-DruckBevor Sie mit dem 3D-Druck beginnen, werden Sie wahrscheinlich ein paar Fragen oder Bedenken…

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Die fünf wichtigsten Tipps für einen Kickstart mit 3D-Druck

Die fünf wichtigsten Tipps für einen Kickstart mit 3D-DruckSobald Sie sich entschieden haben, den 3D-Druck in Ihrem Workflow zu implementieren,…

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Ultimaker Cura 4.2: First choice for 3D printing professionals worldwide

Ultimaker Cura 4.2: First choice for 3D printing professionals worldwideToday, the latest version of our powerful, easy-to-use 3D print preparation…

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Ultimaker Cura 4.7: The fastest slicing experience yet

Ultimaker Cura 4.7: The fastest slicing experience yet Level-up your slicing skillsFree Ultimaker Cura MasterclassGet deep insights from Ultimaker experts…

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Ultimaker Cura 4.8 is ready for the Ultimaker 2+ Connect

Ultimaker Cura 4.8 is ready for the Ultimaker 2+ Connect With an improved arrange models feature and more Level-up your…

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Ultimaker Firmware 4.1 released

Ultimaker Firmware 4.1 releasedOur new firmware release adds new functionality, features, and printing performance to your Ultimaker 3 and Cura…

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Ultimaker Cura 4.3: Available now

Ultimaker Cura 4.3: Available nowLevel-up your slicing skillsFree Ultimaker Cura MasterclassGet deep insights from Ultimaker experts to improve your print…

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Faster, more accurate dental models

Faster, more accurate dental modelsUsing 3D printing technology, OpLab can quickly and easily create physical models of dental arches, reducing…

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Get started with Cura: Printing with two colors

Get started with Cura: Printing with two colorsDesign better 3D printed partsFree in-depth white paperLearn the modeling tips and tricks…

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Accelerate 3D printing productivity with the Ultimaker Marketplace

Accelerate 3D printing productivity with the Ultimaker MarketplaceWhatever your 3D printing application, enhance the productivity of your workflow with the…

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3D-Druck und ROI: Erstellen Sie Ihren Business Case

3D-Druck und ROI: Erstellen Sie Ihren Business CaseBevor Sie den 3D-Druck in Ihrem Unternehmen einführen können, müssen Sie den Wert…

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3D printing prototypes to save money and minimize risk

3D printing prototypes to save money and minimize riskNoiseAware, the startup behind a noise monitoring and management system for high-risk,…

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5 top applications every manufacturer should be 3D printing1

5 top applications every manufacturer should be 3D printingFree webinar | Viewing time: 35 minutesWatch the webinarIn a manufacturing environment,…

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3D printing for product development to cut costs and save time

3D printing for product development to cut costs and save timeHartfiel Automation is a specialized high-tech provider of pneumatics, motion,…

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How much does a 3D printer cost?

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[PRO Webcast] How Top Automotive Professionals are Driving Innovation with 3D Printing

MakerBot PRO Webcast Series How Top Automotive Professionals are Driving Innovation with 3D Printing Curious to see how the 3D…

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Ultimaker responds to conflict in Ukraine

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The Complete Guide to 3D Printing in the Automotive Industry

The Complete Guide to 3D Printing in the Automotive Industry Free Download As the automotive industry continues to rapidly change…

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Ultimaker wins prestigious iF Design Award

Ultimaker wins prestigious iF Design AwardUltimaker has been awarded a prestigious iF Design Award for the user interface of our…

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The Top 10 Features of MakerBot METHOD

THE TOP 10 FEATURES OF MAKERBOT METHOD So you’re looking for an industrial 3D printer at a desktop price. Sounds…

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3D printing with Ultimaker in 2020: A year in review

3D printing with Ultimaker in 2020: A year in reviewNow that 2021 is nearly here, many of us will be…

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Top 5 tips for ramping up 3D printing

Top 5 tips for ramping up 3D printing Once you’ve decided to implement 3D printing within your workflow, you’ll need to…

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The top 5 misconceptions about 3D printing

The top 5 misconceptions about 3D printingBefore beginning to use 3D printing, you will probably have a few questions or…

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Real-world ROI: Top success stories with 3D printing

Real-world ROI: Top success stories with 3D printing Do you find it challenging to understand the potential 3D printing holds…

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MakerBot METHOD X 3D Printer Reviews

Reviews: MakerBot METHOD X 3D Printer Dive into the METHOD X platform and see what makes it shine We believe…

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Upgrade your Ultimaker Cura experience – with an Ultimaker 3D printer

Upgrade your Ultimaker Cura experience – with an Ultimaker 3D printerLevel-up your slicing skillsFree Ultimaker Cura MasterclassGet deep insights from…

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Glass vs. carbon fiber composites

Glass vs. carbon fiber compositesWhich 3D printing material should you choose?Both glass and carbon fiber composites extend the versatility of…

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In the driver’s seat: 3D printing and the automotive industry

In the driver’s seat: 3D printing and the automotive industryDesigning and building a vehicle means juggling a lot of moving…

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PENSA Accelerates Product Innovation with MakerBot METHOD

PENSA Accelerates Product Innovation with MakerBot METHOD The MakerBot METHOD 3D Printer streamlines PENSA’s product design and development processes—reducing production…

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MakerBot Launches Method, the First Performance 3D Printer

MakerBot Launches Method, the First Performance 3D Printer MakerBot Method Breaks Price-Performance Barriers, Making Industrial 3D Printing Features Accessible to…

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