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Ultimaker at Formnext 2018

Recap: Formnext 2018, Frankfurt

Matt Jani
Matt Jani  
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Formnext is the leading global exhibition and conference on additive manufacturing, and an annual fixture in our exhibition calendar. Held at Frankfurt Messe, Formnext brought together experts from a wide range of industry sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, medical technology, electrical engineering, and many more.

The first day of Formnext kicked off with Ultimaker Senior VP of Product Management, Paul Heiden, hosting a crowded press conference together with representatives from DSM, BASF, Clariant and DuPont, who are part of Ultimaker’s Material Alliance Program.

This conference revealed the first available print profiles in Ultimaker Cura’s Marketplace and was followed by an in-depth discussion about the importance of the alliances initiated by Ultimaker, and the possible applications that will be unlocked by making our hardware and software compatible with many more materials.

The press conference coincided with the latest release of our print preparation software, Ultimaker Cura 3.6. This release introduces the Marketplace, enabling users to quickly and simply prepare jobs for a range of diverse materials, including composite, flame retardant, ESD, or transparent materials, coming from global leaders in the industry.

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From left to right: Ernst A. Poppe of DuPont, Patrick Duis of DSM, Jeroen Wiggers of BASF, David McCann of Clariant, and Paul Heiden of Ultimaker
The Ultimaker booth at Formnext 2018
The Ultimaker booth at Formnext 2018

We’d like to offer a special thanks to everyone who visited the Ultimaker booth, and to our special guests at this exhibition: Anne Debauge, Digital Manager Packaging and Development at L'Oréal, Kevin Pevern, Prototype Engineer at Decathlon, Lars Bognar, Advanced Materials and Processes at Ford Vehicle Technologies and Materials, Lars Brouwers at ETZ, Ernst A. Poppe at DuPont, Patrick Duis at DSM, Jeroen Wiggers at BASF, and David McCann at Clariant.

We always want to answer your questions, so come and visit us on the exhibition floor at our next event.

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    Company update: Ultimaker opens new Singapore office

    Ultimaker recently opened a new office in Singapore in order to meet the growing demand for Ultimaker 3D printers in the APAC region.

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    In the spotlight: Dinara Kasko, pastry artist

    We always love to see social media posts, blogs, and videos about how people are using Ultimaker 3D printers. For some time, Dinara Kasko has been lighting up news feeds with her ‘geometric desserts’, where she has creatively used 3D printing to produce m

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  • Volkswagen

    What’s a manufacturing minute worth?

    Almost every major auto brand, including Volkswagen, has documented the benefits that 3D printing has brought to their design and production process, noting significant reductions in both time and cost. To demonstrate the potential financial impact of th

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    Developments and trends in 3D printing

    The past few years have shown a steady maturing of the FFF 3D printing market, followed by increased awareness as a viable manufacturing method.

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    3D printing – Outsource, or print in-house?

    3D printing is becoming increasingly integral in the workplace. It helps companies validate designs, perform functional tests, and bring products to market more quickly. 3D printed prototypes are useful for communicating concepts with stakeholders, result

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    Comparing FFF, SLA, and SLS technologies

    All 3D printing technologies are based on a common principle – a 3D CAD model is sliced horizontally into separate cross-sections, that are then printed sequentially on top of each other to form a three-dimensional object. However, FFF, SLA, and SLS take

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  • Ultimaker S5 with Tough PLA

    Which 3D printing material should I use?

    When it comes to 3D printing, the filament you use can have a big impact on your final product. Each material has different properties that you can choose to suit your specific needs. Here’s a handy guide to help you figure out which is which.

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  • Ultimaker 3 Jorge Valle product design studio

    In the spotlight: Jorge Valle, 3D artist and product designer

    We spoke to product designer Jorge Valle about how 3D printing helps him turn his ideas for new products into reality in next to no time, and how it fits into his 3D design workflow.

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    The five key 3D printing applications

    Integrating a desktop 3D printer into your workflow can yield impressive results, from creating concepts and prototypes for products to small batches of tooling, or even medical models for surgeons. Here’s a look at five of the ways 3D printing can improv

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    Six reasons why every architect needs a 3D printer

    From helping you present concepts to clients faster to allowing for more iterations during the process, 3D printing in architecture makes a lot of sense. Here are six reasons why you should consider one.

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  • RepRap printer

    Reminiscing about RepRap: 10 years on

    Today, May 29th, 2018, marks the 10 year anniversary of the RepRap project. 3D printing has undergone an immense journey – inspiring minds, encouraging collaboration, and influencing the way we think about production.

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  • Ultimaker S5 applications: Scaling up small batches

    Alliances with leading material companies to deliver choice and quality

    Ultimaker is forming collaborative alliances with global material companies to meet the growing demand for industrial-grade engineering materials compatible with Ultimaker 3D printers.

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  • PLA materials og

    How to 3D print with PLA and which materials to choose

    Thanks to its accuracy, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, PLA (polylactic acid) 3D printing material is a great choice for many industries.

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  • Ultimaker 2+ in Sierra Leone

    Empowering locals in Sierra Leone with Ultimaker 3D printers

    While aid initiatives involving 3D printed functional prosthetics in Sierra Leone already exist, they are not time and cost-efficient. Surgical resident Lars Brouwers believed that there must be a better way to get aid to those affected.

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    Jabil Auburn Hills sees 80% reduction in production time with Ultimaker

    Jabil, one of the largest manufacturing service providers in the world, is overcoming production challenges with cost-efficient Ultimaker 3D printers.

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  • Firmware 4.3

    Firmware 4.3 available for the Ultimaker 3

    Get the latest features and a better Cura Connect experience by upgrading your Ultimaker 3 to Firmware 4.3. The latest firmware release takes your hardware further with a new accessibility feature. Learn more here.

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    Bosch announces global investment in Ultimaker 3D printers

    Electronics and engineering giant Bosch is investing in Ultimaker 3D printers for its global facilities to drive innovation while cutting manufacturing and design costs.

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  • PVA filament on Ultimaker 3D printer

    3D printing tips: How to store PVA material

    Storing your PVA in optimal conditions is key to a high-quality 3D print. If stored improperly, PVA can absorb ambient moisture and cause failed prints. Follow our storage and care tips.

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  • SolidWorks integration

    Ultimaker Cura 3D printing software - SolidWorks integration for a better workflow

    One of the benefits of Ultimaker Cura is the ability for users to extend the core functionality of the software to streamline the 3D printing workflow. Users can experiment and deploy modifications to Ultimaker Cura to integrate different software, read c

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  • Ultimaker support material 3D prints

    Which 3D printing supports to use: PLA, PVA or Breakaway

    With the launch of Ultimaker’s Breakaway support material, there are now even more options for supporting your 3D prints. But which one is right for your design? Let’s take a look at the different options and when to use each one.

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  • Firmware 4.1 and Cura Connect

    Ultimaker Firmware 4.1 released

    Ultimaker Firmware 4.1 release adds new functionality, features, and printing performance to your Ultimaker 3 and Cura Connect. Discover what's new in this blog post.

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  • Siemens PLM

    Recap: Siemens PLM Connection 2017

    At the Siemens PLM event, Ultimaker exhibited innovations that aim to enhance manufacturing. We showcased several successful business cases, including custom-made jigs and fixtures developed by Volkswagen Autoeuropa.

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    Library Stories: Growing opportunities with 3D printing

    Andrea Puglisi is a serials and reference librarian from Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In this library story, she shares her experience of how 3D printers can be used as powerful educational outreach tools for the local community.

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  • What’s an automotive minute worth?

    What’s an automotive minute worth?

    To demonstrate the potential financial impact of the newfound efficiencies brought on by 3D printing, Ultimaker sought out to answer: what exactly is an automotive minute worth?

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    Company update: Ultimaker receives major funding to fuel global expansion

    We are excited to announce an agreement for major funding from NPM Capital. With this new funding, we are able to accelerate product development and further grow the company.

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    Hardware designs for the Ultimaker 3 and Ultimaker 3 Extended released

    At Ultimaker, we believe in the value of openness, collaboration, and accessibility. That is why today, we are making the hardware designs for the Ultimaker 3 and Ultimaker 3 Extended available.

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  • Ultimaker Cura 3.0

    Welcome to Ultimaker Cura 3.0

    With a fresh new interface, Ultimaker Cura 3.0 offers the easiest and most accessible 3D print preparation experience for users, whether they are novices or professionals.

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  • Beginner’s guide to 3D printing with PP

    Beginner’s guide to 3D printing with PP

    Despite being one of the most used plastics in the world, PP or polypropylene can be hard to use for 3D printing. With Ultimaker’s optimized PP filament and these helpful tips, you’ll be ready to start exploring the possibilities of this material.

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    Library stories: A librarian's journey of going from zero to maker

    In this article, Jessica Lamarre, a librarian and makerspace coordinator, reflects on her experiences about how a 3D printer in a local community can be a powerful educational tool.

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  • 3D hatching: Grayscale printing on the Ultimaker 3

    3D hatching: Grayscale printing on the Ultimaker 3

    In collaboration with the Delft University of Technology, one of our engineers has developed a technique to achieve grayscale printing using an Ultimaker 3. This enables users to print an object with varying tones using two colors.

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  • Library stories: Marin City Library

    Library stories: A lot more is happening in the library than just borrowing books

    In over two years of our 3D printing program at the Marin City Library, we've had great success. Our intention was to bring new technologies to a community that lacks access to resources that others take for granted.

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  • Building a 3D printed T. rex with your class

    Are you ready to build a 3D printed T. rex with your class?

    If there’s one topic guaranteed to excite students, it’s dinosaurs. In tandem with Ultimaker, Naturalis Biodiversity Center has created an exhilarating, interactive lesson plan, showing you how to build a T. rex skeleton in the classroom.

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  • Ultimaker company update

    Company update: Ultimaker files first patents

    If it’s happening in Ultimaker’s world, you can find out about it here. 3D printing stories about inspiring moments, original 3D printed projects and much much more.

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    Understanding firmware

    What is firmware? What does it do? In this article, we'll clear things up and explain how firmware operates inside your Ultimaker printer and how to update it. Let's get started.

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  • 3D print farm

    Start your 3D printing lab in school

    If it’s happening in Ultimaker’s world, you can find out about it here. 3D printing stories about inspiring moments, original 3D printed projects and much much more.

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  • Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 2 Extended+ source files available

    Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 2 Extended+ source files available

    The Ultimaker brand is deeply rooted in our open source community. By sharing knowledge we will all ultimately have better products. The source files of the Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 2 Extended+ are now available on GitHub.

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    Inside Ultimaker: Meet Jeffrey Wijkhuisen

    If it’s happening in Ultimaker’s world, you can find out about it here. 3D printing stories about inspiring moments, original 3D printed projects and much much more.

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  • Jasper van Damme

    Inside Ultimaker: Meet Jasper van Damme

    Our Inside Ultimaker series is designed to provide a deeper look at our talent here at Ultimaker across a variety of different roles, teams, and experience levels. Today, the spotlight is on Jasper Van Damme.

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  • Anouschka Wodrada

    Inside Ultimaker: Meet Anouschka Wodrada

    Ultimaker has a great team of people – who work together to make our company what it is: exciting, dynamic and forward-thinking. Our Inside Ultimaker series provides insight into our talented crew – across a range of different roles and skill-sets.

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  • Marcel Buter

    Inside Ultimaker: Meet Marcel Buter

    If it’s happening in Ultimaker’s world, you can find out about it here. 3D printing stories about inspiring moments, original 3D printed projects and much much more.

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  • Jacqueline Vulto

    Inside Ultimaker: Meet Jacqueline Vulto

    Our Inside Ultimaker series offers the chance to hear from our team members and find out what it’s like to work with us. If you phone Ultimaker HQ, you’re likely to be greeted by a friendly voice. That’s Jacqueline Vulto, our amazing receptionist.

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  • Lenneke de Penning

    Inside Ultimaker: Meet Lenneke de Penning

    Our series, Inside Ultimaker, is designed to give you some insight into the people who work with us. Meet Lenneke de Penning, our assembly team leader, who leads our group of talented assembly operators; and ensures that our production line runs smoothly

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  • Layla Smid

    Inside Ultimaker: Meet Layla Smid

    Every company needs a great team behind it – which is why we feel very fortunate to have so many talented, passionate people working with us. Our Inside Ultimaker series gives you the chance to meet our team and discover what it’s like to work here.

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  • Ultimaker wins print competition with SLA torture test

    Ultimaker wins print competition with SLA torture test

    We're proud to announce that the Ultimaker 2 Go and Ultimaker 2+ won the first and second prize in the competition, proving that they're up to printing complex models originally designed for SLA printers.

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  • Ultimaker Original upgrades

    Ultimaker Original upgrades

    We owe a lot to our trusty Ultimaker Original. It’s where our journey into 3D printing began and we’ll continue to support it well into the future, just as we know our wonderful community will.

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  • An introduction to the 3MF file format

    An introduction to the 3MF file format

    If it’s happening in Ultimaker’s world, you can find out about it here. 3D printing stories about inspiring moments, original 3D printed projects and much much more.

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    3D printed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) model

    When we introduced the Ultimaker 2+ printers we asked popular modeler Jacky Wan, also known in the community as Valcrow, to create a model that would show off the new features of the Ultimaker 2+ line. He immediately came up with this beautiful model.

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  • 3D Printed Fallout 4 Mini Nuke

    Designing, 3D printing and painting the Fallout 4 Mini Nuke

    Do you love Fallout 4? In this detailed walkthrough, you will find out how to make your own Fallout 4 Mini Nuke. It covers everything from designing the 3D models to post processing.

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  • Ultimaker Schooling 3D Printing Blog

    Ultimaker Schooling - 3D printing

    When preparing a print, choosing the right 3D printing profile makes a really big difference. To help give you the lowdown on 3D printing best practices we’ve combined the knowledge of our experts with our online knowledge base.

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    Releasing our source files: the Ultimaker 2 Go and Extended are now available

    If it’s happening in Ultimaker’s world, you can find out about it here. 3D printing stories about inspiring moments, original 3D printed projects and much much more.

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  • Ultimaker Original upgrades

    Sharing the Ultimaker Original+ files

    If it’s happening in Ultimaker’s world, you can find out about it here. 3D printing stories about inspiring moments, original 3D printed projects and much much more.

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  • Close-up of Ultimaker Original modified with a pen to become a plotter

    Transform your Ultimaker in a Pen Plotter

    If it’s happening in Ultimaker’s world, you can find out about it here. 3D printing stories about inspiring moments, original 3D printed projects and much much more.

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    3D Printed Ducati 1199 Superbike

    If it’s happening in Ultimaker’s world, you can find out about it here. 3D printing stories about inspiring moments, original 3D printed projects and much much more.

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  • Close-up of an airbrush to paint 3D models with

    Painting 3D-printed models

    Painting 3D-printed models is a great way of adding detail and production value to your models, often making the difference between a ‘cool print’ and a real piece of art.

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  • Side view of the 3D printed Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsaber by Valcrow

    3D-printed lightsaber design philosophy and printing tips

    For May the 4th, I designed a 3D printed lightsaber in commemoration of Star Wars day in collaboration with Ultimaker. In this guest blog I will explore some of the design nuances and share some tips.

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