Ultimaker Cloud – iMake3D

A future-proof platform designed for professional 3D printing workflow, «Ultimaker Cloud» will be available from March 19, 2019, alongside the latest version of the most widely used 3D printing program in the world, Ultimaker Cura 4.0.

The first Ultimaker Cloud features to be released will be:

• • – Backups: Save your Ultimaker Cura settings in the cloud and find them to use anywhere, on any computer;

• • – Market: Get exclusive access to 3D printing profiles configured by materials experts, choose the ideal material for your application and instantly get optimized settings in Ultimaker Cura for the best results;

• • – Market evaluation: share experiences and opinions with plugins in the Marketplace;

• • – Remote printing: Send print projects to network-enabled Ultimaker printers from anywhere and stay updated on progress;

Ultimaker Cloud is designed to meet the needs of today’s engineering and design professionals by simplifying the 3D printing workflow and ensuring seamless integration with a wide variety of software applications industrial standard and material.

Ultimaker CEO Jos Burger commented on this “Ultimaker Cloud is a crucial step on our journey to accelerate the world’s transition to local digital manufacturing. I have no doubt that our platform of expertise, comprised of our global network of software and materials partners, makes Ultimaker the solution of choice for the desktop space.”

Essentium, eSUN and Polymaker printing profiles

In addition to upcoming software features, Ultimaker users can also benefit from new 3D printing profiles for advanced third-party materials available for download in Ultimaker Cura.

Essentium, eSUN and Polymaker filament profiles further expand your choice of materials and applications FFF 3D printing in a wide range of sectors.

Essentium offers an Ultimaker 3D printing profile for Ultrafuse Z PCTG material. Specially formulated to be ESD safe, Ultrafuse Z PCTG is scratch-resistant, cleanroom-friendly, and the perfect starting point for electronic models and devices.

eSUN, specialized in the industrialization of biodegradable polymers, provides you with profiles for three materials:

• • – PET-G combine the advantages PLAet al ABSoffering excellent mechanical resistance and flexibility.

• • -ePA-CF It is a filament suitable for the industrial environment with high strength and high rigidity.

• • – FLANKS (high impact polystyrene) can be used as the main printing material and as a support material.

Polymaker 3D print profiles can be downloaded via Ultimaler Cura for:

• • -PolyMide™ PA6-CF it is the PA6 (Nylon 6) material reinforced with carbon fibers which increase rigidity and hardness, while at the same time increasing the thermal deformation temperature.

• • -PolyMide™ CoPA is a nylon copolymer material optimized for large-scale nylon printing without the need for a heated chamber.

• • -PolyCast™ specially designed for clean combustion in metal casting as it vaporizes at >600°C leaving an ash residue of 0.003%.

Easier workflow, more apps

Together, the advanced tools in Ultimaker Cloud and a growing range of specialized print profiles in Ultimaker Cura simplify the professional 3D printing workflow while increasing choice.

Conclusion

Ultimaker Cloud represents a pivotal strategic development in the company’s mission to accelerate the global shift toward local digital manufacturing. By simplifying the complex 3D printing workflow, the platform directly addresses the needs of modern engineering and design professionals. The key value proposition lies in its capability for seamless integration with a wide range of industry-standard software applications and materials. As stated by CEO Jos Burger, the platform effectively leverages Ultimaker’s global network of software and materials partners, positioning it as a comprehensive and preferred solution within the desktop 3D printing space. Ultimately, Ultimaker Cloud is designed to act as the central hub of expertise that makes distributed, professional-grade additive manufacturing accessible and operationally efficient for the end-user.