Formnext, the international exhibition for additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, officially opened yesterday in Frankfurt, Germany. Ultimaker simultaneously announced software updates and print settings developed in collaboration with renowned material companies. This provides customers with a wider range of 3D printing filaments and a streamlined, simplified process, suitable for applications from prototyping to production.
．12 new collaborative filaments added: Covering leading global brands
In addition to previously announced material partners Owens Corning and DSM, we are delighted to expand our collaboration with BASF, Clariant, and DuPont. The new settings and filament properties are as follows:
．BASF: PP GF30, PET CF
Suitable for environments requiring chemical resistance, such as pipe applications or under-the-hood automotive applications. PET CF is an easy-to-process carbon fiber reinforced material suitable for parts requiring impact resistance, lightweight, and strength, such as drones.
．Clariant: Exolit® flame retardant PA6/66, Exolit® 20% glass fiber flame retardant PA6/66
Can be used in switchgear requiring flame retardancy and mechanical properties, such as electrical enclosures, electronic, and automotive parts. PET-G is a tough, chemical-resistant polyester with higher heat resistance and can be 3D printed efficiently.
．DSM: Novamid® ID1030 CF10 PA6/66, ID1030; Arnitel® ID2060HT, ID2045
Novamid® ID1030 CF10, PA6/66 is reinforced with carbon fiber, allowing for tougher and stiffer 3D printed parts, with a printing speed similar to general plastics; Novamid® ID1030 is a PA6/66 material suitable for durable applications requiring good mechanical properties.
Arnitel® ID2060HT is a high-performance TPC, suitable for continuous high-temperature and chemical-resistant environments; Arnitel® ID2045 is a flexible TPC, suitable for applications from footwear to midsoles, and even electronic devices.
．DuPont: Zytel® 3D1000FL, Hytrel® 3D41000FL
Zytel® 3D1000FL is an unreinforced polyamide with ultra-low shrinkage; Hytrel® 3D41000FL is a polyester elastomer with Shore hardness D60, offering similar properties in x, y, and z directions, suitable for industrial, automotive, and consumer products.
．Owens Corning: XSTRAND™ GF-30 PP, XSTRAND™ GF-30 PA6
Glass fiber reinforced polypropylene (XSTRAND™ GF-30 PP) and polyamide 6 (XSTRAND™ GF-30 PA6) can be used for any application requiring high-strength, durable parts that can withstand harsh, extreme temperature environments, whether indoors or outdoors.
The latest settings for the above 3D printing filaments are now available for download via the Marketplace in Ultimaker Cura 3.6.
．Here are 3 new features and highlights of Ultimaker Cura 3.6:
．Ultimaker Cura settings developed jointly with renowned filament companies
．Ultimaker Cura 3.6 enhanced slicing features and user experience
．Continuously expanding partnerships
Other materials from major companies such as Arkema, colorFabb, ElogioAM, Eastman, Henkel, igus, Matterhackers, Polymaker, and other partners will be continuously added to Ultimaker Cura software in the future.
As a leading brand in the global 3D printing industry, these partners provide Ultimaker users with a diverse range of material options. The configurations in Ultimaker Cura are created by experts from these companies, ensuring high-quality and efficient replicable 3D prints every time — eliminating the hassle of adjusting parameters before 3D printing.
You can now download the latest version of Ultimaker Cura 3.6 and use these new features.
．The ultra-wear-resistant ruby 3D printing nozzle CC Red 0.6 is officially released
The ultra-wear-resistant ruby 3D printing nozzle CC Red 0.6 is also being released globally. Here are its 7 key features:
．Suitable for abrasive 3D printing materials
．Precise 0.6 mm diameter
．High-hardness ruby core
．Quick change, automatic pairing
．No tools or manual calibration required
．Composite materials no longer wear out the nozzle
．Tested with 10 kg of carbon fiber without wear, and 1,000 hours of continuous operation
For detailed information about CC Red 0.6, please refer to: Ultra-Wear-Resistant Ruby 3D Printing Nozzle: 7 Features You Need to Know! The 3D printing nozzle CC Red 0.6 is fully compatible with the Ultimaker S5. Simply install the nozzle and composite filament to complete your functional parts. This nozzle also comes with four Ultimaker S5 nozzle covers; it is now available on our official website for a price of 12800.
．"Soft" and "Hard" Go Hand in Hand, Printing Your Infinite Possibilities
Ultimaker Cura 3.6, the world's most widely used 3D printing slicer software, continuously improves its features and user experience; it also uniquely integrates 3D printing settings from global material suppliers, expanding its applications and system functions.
From software to equipment, from flexible materials to carbon fiber, combined with the latest Cura 3.6, the ruby nozzle, and the Ultimaker S5 3D printer, print your infinite possibilities.
These new technologies are incredibly exciting, and we can't wait to see the new paradigms in the 3D printing industry. Whether it's material properties or technological integration, we will continue to share relevant application results in the future.
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