Ultimaker to launch new software strategy to unlock more 3D printing potential
● A centralized software strategy positions Ultimaker as a future-proof solution, enabling individuals and businesses to achieve greater results over time.
● Ultimaker Cura will be released on October 17, 2017, offering seamless workflows with third-party software providers.
● Cura Connect will be released on November 7, 2017, allowing for automated print job adjustment and management for multiple Ultimaker 3D printers.
Birmingham (September 26, 2017) – Ultimaker, a leading 3D printer manufacturer, unveiled its new software strategy at today's TCT Show in Birmingham.
Ultimaker is already known worldwide for producing the most reliable and user-friendly 3D printers. By placing software at the core of its strategy and regularly releasing software upgrades, Ultimaker continuously enhances existing hardware over time. This makes Ultimaker a future-ready solution that continues to deliver better results for users and businesses. The two main software updates will be Ultimaker Cura and Cura Connect.
The upgraded slicing software, Ultimaker Cura, is scheduled for release on October 17, 2017, providing a more powerful and hassle-free solution for preparing files for digital manufacturing.
Key benefits of Ultimaker Cura include:
● Expanding the Ultimaker product ecosystem by providing rolling software upgrades that improve hardware capabilities.
● Integration with leading design and engineering software means businesses can create new workflows based on their needs.
● Seamless workflow integration with industry-standard CAD applications such as SolidWorks and Siemens NX.
Cura Connect
Cura Connect is a new feature provided by Ultimaker Cura, scheduled for release on November 7, 2017. Cura Connect allows Ultimaker Cura users to manage a range of Ultimaker 3D printers, creating an accessible solution for prototyping, tooling, and small-scale production.
This groundbreaking industrial solution enables users to schedule print queues and monitor print jobs, maximizing uptime, improving efficiency, and making Ultimaker 3D printers easier to use.
Paul Heiden, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Ultimaker, explained: "Even customers who purchased an Ultimaker 3 early on can benefit from the new software provided by Ultimaker Cura, both now and in the future. We are proud to continue providing future-proof solutions that have a greater impact on users and businesses over time. Ultimaker Cura opens up the possibility of third-party software plug-ins, ensuring seamless workflow integration with industry-standard CAD software, making 3D printing more accessible."
Siert Wijnia, co-founder of Ultimaker, continued: "In addition, Ultimaker's software development team will continue to develop new applications for our machines, such as Cura Connect, creating a more integrated solution for the global community of one million Cura users, including professional designers, engineers, researchers, and manufacturers. This helps users make the most of their Ultimaker 3D printers."
About Ultimaker
Ultimaker has been operating since 2011 and has become a market leader over the years, creating powerful, professional, and easy-to-use desktop 3D printers.
With a team of over 300 employees and offices in the Netherlands, New York, and Boston, along with production facilities in Europe and the United States, Ultimaker is continuously committed to providing the highest quality 3D printers, software, and materials on the market.