【3D Printing News】Ultimaker Cloud and New Filaments
Recently, at the TCT Asia exhibition in Shanghai, Ultimaker announced two new advancements in 3D printing – a new cloud platform providing new features for Ultimaker 3D printers and software, and Ultimaker Cura print profiles for three other major material companies. Ultimaker Cloud is designed to meet the needs of today's engineers and design professionals, not only simplifying the 3D printing workflow but also integrating with software and materials across various industries.
Ultimaker CEO, Jos Burger, emphasized: "Ultimaker Cloud is key to accelerating local digital manufacturing. Through collaborations with material suppliers, our software and hardware position Ultimaker printers as leaders in industrial-grade desktop 3D printers."
Essentium, eSUN, and Polymaker Print Profile:
In addition to the previously introduced new features of Cura 4.0, Ultimaker users can also benefit from new automatic profiles, all available for download in Ultimaker Cura. Common filaments from companies like Essentium, eSUN, and Polymaker further expand the application of FFF 3D printers across various industries.
．Essentium has created Ultimaker print profiles for their Ultrafuse Z PCTG material – specifically designed for ESD safety; Ultrafuse Z PCTG is fully applicable in professional fields such as cleanrooms and electronic fixtures.
．eSUN specializes in biodegradable industrial polymers and has developed the following three materials:
1) PETG combines the advantages of both PLA and ABS, offering high mechanical strength and good flexibility.
2) ePA-CF is an eco-friendly industrial filament with high strength and rigidity.
3) HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) can be used as both building and support material.
．Polymaker's print profiles are also available for download via Ultimaker Cura:
1) PolyMide™ PA6-CF is PA6 (Nylon 6) reinforced with carbon fiber for increased hardness, toughness, and improved heat resistance.
2) PolyMide™ CoPA is a nylon copolymer material that enhances the printability of nylon for mass production, eliminating the need for a heated chamber.
3) PolyCast™ is specifically designed for metal casting and can completely evaporate in high-temperature lost-wax casting at over 600°C, leaving a maximum of only 0.003% residue.
(Further reading: Eight Steps to Metal Casting: Deep Dive into the Foundry!)
Streamline Processes, Expand Applications
In addition to the upcoming features of Cura 4.0, the newly available materials are equally exciting; we will continue to share and follow the latest technological advancements, hoping that 3D printing technology will lead humanity into a new future.
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