Ultimaker 3

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Delivering accuracy and consistency

Achieve astonishingly complex geometries and intricate designs with the Ultimaker 3 and Ultimaker 3 Extended. With a fully integrated system of hardware, software and materials, it’s the most reliable, innovative dual-extrusion 3D printer on the market. Additive manufacturing has never been more accessible.

When you buy an Ultimaker 3+ you will receive:

  • Ultimaker 3 3D Printer
  • USB stick, glue stick, grease, hex wrenches and USB and Ethernet cables
  • Two swappable 0.4 AA print cores
  • A swappable 0.4 BB print core
  • A 350 g spool of Ultimaker PLA
  • A 350 g spool of Ultimaker PVA
  • A spool holder with an NFC cable
  • A calibration card and XY calibration sheet


High uptime,low maintenance

Together with optimized Cura profiles, advanced material recognition system, and material-matching swappable print cores, Ultimaker 3 is engineered for high uptime and reliable, industrial-grade results. And its full potential is yet to be unleashed.

To reduce time to market, we set up a print farm of around 20 Ultimaker 3 machines to 3D print the improved reel holders with a new, improved design. Used as an additive manufacturing system, the first Ultimaker 3 printers proved to be production-ready, reliable, and able to deliver results.


Dual extrusion

Combine build and water-soluble support materials to create complex mechanical parts and intricate surfaces or choose to print with two colors. Ultimaker 3’s unique auto nozzle-lifting system ensures a smooth, professional finish with every print.


Active leveling

The capacitive sensor in the print head measures distances between the print bed and the nozzle, and the tilt angle is compensated by adjusting the z height in the first layers. The result? More accurate leveling and improved build plate adheasion


Simple controls and connectivity

Enjoy standalone printing using a USB stick (16GB included) or Send your print project quickly and easily to your Ultimaker 3 via Cura over WiFi/LAN.


Live camera

Monitor every stage of your 3D printing project remotely by simply connecting to your Ultimaker 3’s Wi-Fi network. The result? Optimized workflow and exceptional control.


Optimized Cura material profiles

Extensively tested preconfigured Cura profiles make for a smoother, more seamless 3D printing experience by automatically adjusting the necessary settings for each material and print core. Produce consistent, quality results with every print.


Material recognition with NFC scanner

Built-in material recognition system ensures your 3D printer is primed and ready for the task. Ultimaker 3 detects and identifies the material on the spool holder and checks the correspondence of a filament and print core type being used.

Ultimaker 3’s integrated system of hardware, software, and materials ensures a smooth, straightforward workflow, not to mention unparalleled results. The innovative dual-core print head features print cores for build and support materials, and the auto-nozzle lift system results in reliable, intricate dual-extrusion prints.


Dimensions


Ultimaker 3 Ultimaker 3 Extended

Dimensions with bowden tube and spool holder: 342 x 505 x 588 mm
(13.5 x 19.9 x 23.1 inches)

342 x 505 x 688 mm
(13.5 x 19.9 x 27 inches)

Weight: 10.6 kg (374 ounces)

11.3 kg (399 ounces)



Build volume: 197 x 215 x 200 mm
(7.8 x 8.5 x 7.9 inches)

197 x 215 x 300 mm
(7.8 x 8.5 x 11.8 inches)



Printer and printing properties


Assembly type Pre-assembled

Layer resolution 0.40 mm nozzle: 200 to 20 microns

Build plate 20 ˚C to 100 ˚C heated glass build plate

Build plate leveling Active leveling

Print technology Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

Print head Dual extrusion print head

Print core replacement Swappable print cores

Build speed 0.40 nozzle: up to 16 mm³/s

Print head travel speed 0.40 nozzle: up to 16 mm³/s

Feeder type Dual geared feeder

XYZ accuracy 12.5, 12.5, 2.5 micron

Nozzle diameter 0.4 mm

Nozzle temperature 180 ˚C to 280 ˚C

Nozzle heat up time < 2 minutes

Build plate heat up time < 4 minutes

Operating sound 50 dBA


Materials


System Open filament system

Filament diameter 2.85 mm

Supported materials Nylon, PLA, ABS, CPE and PVA

Ultimaker filament A spool of Ultimaker filament is 750 g


Requirements

Software Cura, our free print preparation software

Supported OS Free on macOS, Windows and Linux

Supported file types STL, OBJ and 3MF

File transfer WiFi, LAN or USB

Operating ambient temperature 15 °C to 32 °C (59 °F to 89 °F)

Nonoperating temperature 0 °C to 32 °C (32 °F to 89 °F)

Input 100 - 240 V
4A, 50-60 Hz
221 W max.

Output 24 V DC, 9.2 A

Service and support


Training Our dedicated network of local service partners provides Ultimaker 3 training (recommended).

Warranty You’ll enjoy a comprehensive 12-month warranty (excl. print core).

Lifetime support Expert technical support via email, phone, or from our global community is available to you for the lifetime of your printer.

Extended support Online resources, an easy to use app, extensive manuals, a detailed knowledgebase and so much more. You’re never far from the answers you need.


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Simple to setup and use

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I was really surprised at how easy the Ultimaker was to setup and create our first 3d Model. We were able to set this up without the help of our IT department. When our IT guys saw that we had a 3d printer going they were impressed because they had nothing but trouble with some other brands.

Ultimaker 3 for Rapid Tech Prototyping

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Our research lab uses our new UM3 to prototype sensor enclosures that help us measure the impacts of health and environmental interventions in the developing world. We purchased the printer last month, and have already put it to good use, turning out tons of parts using dual-extrusion PLA and PVA.

The detail is quite good for an FDM printer, and lets us perform fit-checks before sending the parts to be SLS printed or injection molded.

We're about to start experimenting with the other materials available to Ultimaker users, both open-source and provided by UM. It's great to be able to hop over to 3DV to pick up materials when we need them.

This is a great printer for research and for product development. It's pricey, but worth it if you need high-quality parts, a variety of material choices, and most importantly the ability to print both support and build material.