UltiMaker S6 Features High-Performance 3D Printing

UltiMaker has launched the UltiMaker S6 3D printer, a new addition to the company's portfolio, combining high-speed, intuitive ease of use, and flexibility, according to the company. The S6 was designed specifically for engineers, manufacturing teams, and maintenance crews who need reliable 3D prints to support production, functional prototyping, and on-demand repairs. 

The UltiMaker S6 delivers print speeds of up to 500 mm/s and 50,000 mm/s2 acceleration with the new UltiMaker Cheetah motion planner, intelligently optimizing faster than its predecessor. UltiMaker's dual extrusion capabilities enable multi-material printing. With both print heads supported by a single material station, users can maximize the uptime of their system. The S6 also offers a choice of two build plates: a flexible plate for broad application versatility, and a glass plate ideal for medical or food-packaging prints.

The S6 is fully backward compatible with the UltiMaker S5. Material stations, air managers, print cores, and materials are interchangeable across the entire S series. For larger manufacturing operations, previously sliced parts can be reused. This UltiMaker printer is backed by an extended 24-month warranty.

The S6 integrates with UltiMaker's software, materials, and hardware ecosystem, powered by UltiMaker Cura and UltiMaker Digital Factory. With Cura Cloud available through Digital Factory, users can slice, manage, and print from anywhere, streamlining workflows across teams and time zones. There is support for over 300 printing materials.

"The S6 is about giving our users more—more speed, more versatility, and more freedom—without needing to start from scratch," says Marc Uyttenboogaard, product manager at UltiMaker. "We've kept everything users love about the S5 and made it even better, while ensuring backward compatibility to protect our customers' investments long term."

The 3D printing systems are manufactured in-house at UltiMaker's facilities in the Netherlands. UltiMaker's facilities are certified under ISO 9001 for Quality Management and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management by BSI Group.

"This launch is about delivering exceptional value to customers at a time when businesses are under pressure to do more with less," says Andy Middleton, UltiMaker senior vice president EMEA & Global Marketing. "With the S6, UltiMaker reaffirms its mission to make professional 3D printing more accessible, adaptable, and future-ready than ever before."

For more information on the S6, visit https://ultimaker.com/3d-printers/s-series/ultimaker-s6/.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.