Ultimaker announced that Robert Bosch GmbH, a leading global supplier of technology and services from Germany, will invest on a global scale in Ultimaker 3 Extended printers. After comparing several desktop 3D printers, the Additive Manufacturing department of Bosch selected Ultimaker as the most reliable, easy-to-use and professional machine. The printers will be used in […]
Ultimaker joins General Electric’s additive education program
Ultimaker, a global leader in desktop 3D printing, announced that it is a sponsor and a supplier to the GE Additive Education Program (AEP). As part of the AEP, GE will invest $2 million over two years to subsidize desktop polymer printers for use on the Polar Cloud by primary and second schools, districts and […]
Ultimaker releases Cura Connect for maximizing 3D print efficiency
Ultimaker announced the availability of Cura Connect within Ultimaker Cura, the seamless print management software that helps to prepare files for digital fabrication. New functionality within Ultimaker Cura enables users to manage an array of Ultimaker 3D printers, creating an accessible solution for prototyping, tooling and small-scale production. Cura Connect is now available for free […]
Ultimaker announces major funding from NPM Capital to fuel global expansion
Ultimaker, a global leader in desktop 3D printing, announced that it has come to an agreement with NPM Capital, a leading private equity firm. NPM Capital invests a significant undisclosed amount to provide Ultimaker with growth capital. This will allow Ultimaker to accelerate product development and invest in additional sales, marketing and R&D resources, which […]
Ultimaker’s software strategy to unlock more 3D printing potential
3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker announced its software strategy at the TCT Show in Birmingham, UK. Ultimaker will release regular software upgrades that continuously enhance the existing hardware over time. The first two key software updates will be Ultimaker Cura and Cura Connect. Ultimaker Cura Ultimaker Cura is scheduled for release on October 17th and offers […]
Academics introduce their own 3D printing conference
Ultimaker is a sponsor of the first national academic 3D printing conference, Construct3D 2017, which will bring together leaders and educators in the digital fabrication discipline of 3D printing for a comprehensive overview of this rapidly expanding area of research and development. Autodesk, Inc., is also a sponsor of the conference, which will be hosted […]
Ultimaker 3 for professional 3D printing
Ultimaker has introduced its next generation of 3D printers with the Ultimaker 3. The Ultimaker 3 offers integrated hardware, software and materials configuration, as well as full settings alignment. Ultimaker 3 provides: –An unlimited number of geometry options through its new dual extrusion system. It will handle a range of engineering materials, including Nylon and […]
Training tomorrow’s workforce in 3D printing
My prediction—Ten years from now, when today’s students enter the workforce, 3D printing/additive manufacturing will become the defacto tool to use in prototyping and in many production applications. One of the obstacles holding back higher usage of this technology is a lack of education or familiarity with it. Ultimaker is one of a number of […]