UltiMaker Method

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The UltiMaker Method is the first professional FDM 3D printer in desktop format

With the UltiMaker Method, UltiMaker is launching a new era in FDM desktop 3D printing. This 3D printer is the first professional FDM desktop 3D printer that meets industrial requirements. With the UltiMaker Method 3D printer, UltiMaker closes the gap between industrial and desktop 3D printers.

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Reliability and precision – to industrial standards

The UltiMaker Method combines the best features of UltiMaker and Stratasys 3D printers. Around 15 patents from Stratasys, the leading manufacturer of industrial 3D printers, have been incorporated into this FDM desktop 3D printer. These include the build chamber heating. The Method also features the Stratasys dual extruder system. One extruder creates water-soluble support structures. This UltiMaker 3D printer, comparable to the Stratasys 3D printers, now uses material from sealed material cartridges as standard in order to preserve the optimum material properties and produce the best printing results. WiFi connectivity, remote monitoring and various sensors have been contributed by UltiMaker.
The UltiMaker Method has been developed from the ground up to deliver the highest performance without compromise. For example, the UltiMaker Method has 21 sensors to guarantee reliability, precision and repeatability.

Precision and reliability

Produce dimensionally accurate components with a tolerance of ±0.2 mm*

± 0.2 mm or ± 0.002 mm per mm of movement (whichever is greater). Based on internal tests of selected geometries.

Faster from CAD to component

The UltiMaker Method prints around 2x faster than other desktop 3D printers with a seamless workflow*.

*Compared with common desktop 3D printers if the same settings are used for layer height and infill. The speed advantage depends on the object geometry.

Minimal investment costs

The cost of the UltiMaker Method is around ⅓ of the cost of an entry-level industrial 3D printer in the first year, without the need for a technician. Nevertheless, you can speed up your design process, reduce risks and save time and money in the process.

Obtain the dimensions that you have also drawn

Whether for functional prototyping or for design concepts – the UltiMaker Method provides you with dimensionally accurate components. This allows you to check your designs – also in terms of their dimensional accuracy.

Functional part testing

Housing for electric motors

Tech specs

Model material
UltiMaker Tough

Support material
UltiMaker water-soluble PVA

Accelerated concept design

Modular ski goggles

Tech specs

Model material
UltiMaker Tough

Support material
UltiMaker water-soluble PVA

Soluble support structures for enormous freedom in geometry

Thanks to the water-soluble support structures, there is new freedom in the geometry of the components. UltiMaker’s water-soluble PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) ensures quick and effortless removal of the support structures without having to compromise on component design or dimensional accuracy. The UltiMaker PVA system therefore enables the production of high-quality printed parts with an amazing surface finish.

The water-soluble UltiMaker PVA offers two major advantages:

Very large geometric freedom (large overhangs, cavities, etc.)
Outstanding print quality and surface finish

Main features

The UltiMaker Method FDM desktop 3D printer has the following features, among others:

5 inch captive touch screen
Remote monitoring and control
WiFi connection
21 Sensors
Compatibility with 25 native CAD file types
Over 220,000 hours of reliability testing*

*Expected total number of hours of testing to be completed prior to shipment.

Built from the ground up:
Based on technologies from Stratasys, the leading manufacturer of industrial FDM 3D printers.

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Built on a strong housing

This 3D printer from UltiMaker has been completely redesigned. The Method is now based on an extremely rigid metal frame construction. The frame construction runs the entire length of the machine to minimize warping and vibrations. Less vibration during printing leads to higher printing accuracy and repeatability of the printed products.

Best adhesion between the layers for strong components

The UltiMaker Method has a circumferentially heated build area. This means that the temperature and therefore the quality of each layer is controlled – not just the first few layers, as is the case with printers with a heated build plate. While heated build plates effectively reduce peeling from the build plate due to warping, Method takes this process further – by immersing the gassed part in heat throughout the printing process.

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Dual-performance extruder for higher speeds and dimensional accuracy

The dual performance extruder system was designed from the ground up to allow higher speeds to be run while producing more precise components. This reduces printing times and improves dimensional accuracy.

A 19:1 dual drive ratio provides more torque

The 19:1 dual drive ratio keeps a firm grip on the material and ensures reliable extrusion and excellent results at all times.

Intelligent sensors for material management and safety

Every Method Performance extruder contains a series of sensors. On the one hand, these detect when the material is running low. On the other hand, they would detect a blockage of the extruder during the entire printing time. This system of sensors provides security and protection for your print jobs – and your printer.

An extended hot end for consistent extrusion

The extended thermal core requires less than 60 seconds of heat-up time and guarantees consistent extrusion of liquid material in every layer throughout the entire printing process.

Optimized material chutes – sealed and dry

The new material chutes are almost completely sealed to protect the material from harmful humidity. A series of integrated sensors ensure that your material is stored in its optimum environment – a function that was previously only available on industrial 3D printers. In addition, the material is loaded automatically and you always have control over the material type and remaining material quantity.

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Spring steel construction plate for easy removal of components

The UltiMaker Method build plate is made of spring steel, which makes it easy to remove the components from the plate by bending the build plate. On the other hand, it is held flat on the building platform by several magnets to ensure maximum precision. A layer of polycarbonate on the build plate and the increased temperature of the plate (as it absorbs the heat from the heated build chamber) ensure that the components adhere to the build plate.

UltiMaker Method material range

Precision materials

UltiMaker’s “Precision Materials” have been extensively tested to ensure maximum reliability and precision.

Special materials

UltiMaker’s “Speciality Materials” are intended for users who are looking for materials with specific properties and thus want to expand the application possibilities.