Royal Netherlands Air Force: Speeding up maintenance with 3D printed tools

Success hasn’t stopped Van Amersfoort Racing from finding new ways to literally put it ahead of the competition. That’s why the team has begun to utilize 3D printing.

• Automotive / aviation
• Manufacturing aids
• End-use parts

ERIKS offers technical components and related services to all sections of industry. By adding 3D printing technology to its workflow, the company is able to provide its customers with a service that holds the potential to shake up industries around the globe.

• End-use parts
• Industrial goods
• Manufacturing aids

Carl Zeiss Optical Components uses Ultimaker printers to create adapter plates customized to its industrial microscopes and capable of serial production.

• End-use parts
• Industrial goods

Product design and development studio Idea Reality is using 3D printing to reduce costs and save time in bringing consumer-targeted projects to market.

• Product development

Schubert uses 3D printing to deliver tools for its future-proof, high-performance packaging machines, making them even more versatile and easy to operate.

• Industrial goods
• End-use parts

Killa Design uses 3D printing to create iconic designs that are fast becoming landmarks – including one of the most complex structures ever built.

• Architecture

Learn how Heineken increased line uptime and efficiency at its Seville brewery using 3D printing to create custom safety devices, tooling, and functional parts.

• Consumer goods
• End-use parts

IMI Precision Engineering, a leader in motion and fluid control technologies, use 3D printing to help create solutions that provide speed and precision for machinery.

• Industrial goods

Jefferson Health, a hospital system located in Philadelphia, is at the forefront of healthcare technology, have integrated 3D printing into their Health+ Design Lab.

• Medical

Discover how a Czech industrial ceramics supplier benefits from Ultimaker 3D printers to create bespoke 3D printed refractory mold cores.

• Industrial goods
• Manufacturing aids

Ford has been working on creating an optimized workflow to create jigs, tools, and fixtures for Ford’s manufacturing process.

• Automotive / aviation
• Manufacturing aids

The Ultimaker 3D printers help mechanics of the Royal Netherlands Air Force to speed up the maintenance of helicopters, fighter jets and large cargo planes.

• Automotive / aviation
• End-use parts

The role of physical models within the architectural design process has evolved over the past few years. At firms like Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) desktop 3D printers enhance the day-to-day iterations of design and the three-dimensional understanding.

• Architecture

To help customers get the best out of the XSTRAND™ range, Owens Corning collaborated with the engineers at Ultimaker to create optimized material profiles that are now available in Ultimaker Cura.

• Industrial goods
• Product development

In an era when startup incubators and co-working spaces spin up as a matter of course in densely populated urban centers, New Lab offers a fresh take on what it means to bring people and companies together to work under one large roof.

• Product development

Florenradica is a design company fabricating prototypes and end-use parts for fashion houses. After discovering 3D printing, they were interested in exploring it further, as it allowed them to realize products that were not possible with CNC machines.

• Consumer goods
• Product development

Learn how BOSEbuild took advantage of Ultimaker 3D printers to quickly and seamlessly prototype their latest build-it-yourself headphones, saving time and money through in-house iterations.

• Consumer goods
• Product development

Learn how Make Architects have transformed their model-making and prototyping process thanks to a suite of Ultimaker desktop 3D printers.

• Architecture

The NYU Tandon School of Engineering is more than just a resource for students who want to learn about the technology of today and tomorrow. It prepares students to be motivated and self-sufficient when tackling science and engineering issues.

• Education

Hartfiel Automation is a specialized high-tech provider of pneumatics, motion, and mobile control solutions. With the addition of an Ultimaker 3D printer to their product development process, Hartfiel Automation was able to save time and money while diversifying their services with product offerings...

• Industrial goods
• Product development

We are proud to announce our most advanced 3D printer yet – the Ultimaker S5. Built for the office, the Ultimaker S5 is a powerful, reliable, and versatile 3D printer that delivers industrial-class results.

NoiseAware, the startup behind a noise monitoring and management system for high-risk, short-term rental properties, designed and prototyped their product with their in-house Ultimaker 3 printer. Saving thousands on the initial prototyping process for all parts, the NoiseAware team is able to create...

• Consumer goods
• Product development

3D printing is seeing increasingly widespread adoption in the medical field. It has already been used to visualize bone fractures, but pioneering researchers believe it can also be used to help treat trauma patients.

• Medical

For visually impaired people, learning to read braille is essential. But for many, braille learning devices are either too costly or ineffective. Now a 3D printed puzzle is making this vital skill accessible to all.

• Education
• End-use parts

Dedicated to promoting inventive art-related exhibits and programs, the Cincinnati Art Museum is exploring the relationship between 3D printing and fashion by highlighting the work of designer Iris van Herpen.

• Consumer goods

Cameron and Rebecca Stern, co-creators of Stern Design Works, bring together their innovative approach to traditional jewelry manufacturing with a fleet of Ultimaker professional desktop 3D printers.

• Consumer goods
• Product development

With the help of 3D printing, the communication team at NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory makes it possible for inquisitive learners of all ages to hold supernovas right in the palm of their hand.

• Education

Sylatech uses Ultimaker 3D printers to optimize their metal casting prototyping process. The accelerated placement of tooling orders and reduced number of tooling modifications result in significant time- and cost savings.

• Industrial goods
• Product development

With Ultimaker, MNNTHBX found a more efficient way to design and produce prototyped parts in the small bore motorcycling industry. By switching from traditional methods of manufacturing to 3D printing, the team replaced dozens of hours at the CNC mill and saw a 90% reduction in raw material cost.

• Automotive / aviation
• Product development

For designer Jessica Joosse, the fourth industrial revolution is transforming fashion, and an Ultimaker 3D printer is the perfect tool to explore possibilities.

• Consumer goods

By using Ultimaker 2+ 3D printers, Farmshelf was able to iterate designs and print hundreds of custom parts; far more quickly than other methods of fabrication.

• Consumer goods
• Product development

3D printed architectural models do more than simply provide tangible build site plans. These 3D prints show clients how key architectural features can bring the entire design to life.

• Architecture

With support from students knowledgeable in 3D modeling and CAD software, Professor Vicente Gasco has set out to send 3D printing-savvy graduates into the working world through courses featuring the latest technologies.

• Education

Thanks to a streamlined digital-to-physical pipeline and a reliable Ultimaker desktop 3D printer, Faulkner Industrial is able to deliver architectural scale models at a fraction of the cost and turnaround time compared to competitors.

• Architecture

By providing a space for students to design, iterate, and print objects from their own imaginations, the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day Maker Lab is able to amplify the learning experience in meaningful, impactful ways. Keep reading to learn more.

• Education

The minds behind MIT Launch understand that there are limitless possibilities for 3D printing. By challenging students and encouraging innovation through the latest technologies, Launch is preparing young minds for the challenges that lay ahead.

• Education

Have you ever been shopping for shoes and found it hard to get exactly the style you want? Now, with the help of a couple of Ultimaker 3D printers, fashion retailer Eram and Unistudio design studio are giving customers the power to create their own heels.

• Consumer goods
• End-use parts

Snow Business is the world leader in snow and winter effects. The company uses their Ultimaker 3D printers for prototyping, functional testing, and creating final parts for their snow machines.

• Industrial goods
• End-use parts

Prototyped and manufactured with an Ultimaker 2 Extended+ print farm, Gantri products celebrate traditional techniques bolstered by new technologies that save time and money for a passionate community of designers.

• Consumer goods
• Product development

Tucci Hot Rods uses 3D printing to create custom car parts for its vehicle modification projects. The 3D printed parts can be made in a couple of hours and - after a bit of post-processing - will be used as a final part on the custom cars.

• Automotive / aviation
• End-use parts

Honeybee Robotics is a design and engineering solutions firm known for contributions of critical planetary analysis technology to NASA’s past three Mars missions. Their designs are “destined for work on Earth, Mars, and beyond.” Their work extends to other industries as well, leveraging hard-fought...

• Industrial goods
• Product development

Learn how Volkswagen Autoeuropa is using 3D printing to maximize assembly efficiency. By using 3D printed manufacturing aids the company reduces cycle time operation, labor, and the need for reworking, while improving tool ergonomics.

• Manufacturing aids
• Automotive / aviation

print+ is a product line of DIY kits that allows consumers to build and customize their own headphone. As the mechanical parts can be 3D printed locally, less material needs to be shipped - reducing costs and lowering environmental impact.

• Consumer goods
• End-use parts

Using 3D printing technology, OpLab can quickly and easily create physical models of dental arches, reducing time, labor, and expenses in the process. The new approach means the team can achieve greater model accuracy, resulting in less error and a better service for their clients.

• Medical

The 3D printed microfluidic devices developed by researchers at Cardiff University offer a cost-effective alternative to the traditional ones, which are expensive and require specialized skills and equipment.

• Education
• End-use parts

Native Union used their Ultimaker 3 to rapidly prototype parts and mechanisms for their latest device designed to resolve a common 21st century issue, making messy USB charging cables a thing of the past.

• Consumer goods
• Product development

3D printing is changing the face of architectural design. Discover how landscape designers are transforming outdoor spaces into memorable locations that allow people to fully engage in their surroundings, while making a positive impact on the environment.

• Architecture

Using an Ultimaker 3D printer, Open Bionics is developing tailor-made 3D printed prosthetics at a fraction of the cost of traditional ones. Read all about their remarkable story here.

• Medical

3D printing can be used to create virtually anything. Designer Jon Christie used his Ultimaker 3D printer to create some impressive 3D printed furniture, which offers flexibility and reduced costs. Learn more here.

• Consumer goods
• Product development

Students at Inholland University of Applied Sciences use 3D printing to design and build rockets as part of their course in aviation technology. Read on and download a ready-to-use lesson plan to include 3D printing in your school's educational program.

• Education

Creative STEM projects allow students to expand their knowledge and develop basic 3D printing skills. Read on for lesson plans that focus on both science and mathematical applications.

• Education

With 3D printing companies like Eventuri can be flexible in their design process, run quick iterations and perform functional and fit testing of their 3D printed car intakes in a short period of time.

• Automotive / aviation
• Product development

MATT Architecture creates architectural models in central London. They use 3D printing to quickly reiterate the models they are working on, which saves a lot of time and development costs.

• Architecture

The Victoria Hand Project creates customized prosthetic hands for amputees in third world countries – using Ultimaker 3D printers to make the process more efficient and cost-effective.

• Medical

Using their Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer, students from Delft University of Technology have discovered a way to cast silicone for soft robotics. This has huge implications for soft actuators, and for the medical sector. Read on to learn more.

• Education
• Product development

Henchmen Props creates props and costumes for industry-leading video game companies like Blizzard and Respawn. 3D printing has allowed them to greatly reduce their production times and rapidly prototype new parts.

• Product development

There are many ways in which 3D printing can be used to enhance the students' learning experience in modern-day primary education. Discover how 3D printing can boost learning here.

• Education

3D printers let product designers and engineers test, evaluate and improve their ideas. Even more importantly, they’re a powerful tool for various professional applications. Read on to find out how we developed the Ultimaker 3.

• Product development

Ultimaker 3 has proven to be a reliable solution for businesses. Learn how bridge manufacturing helps you launch products on time, with a 3D printer that's primed to deliver results.

• Industrial goods
• End-use parts

3D printing gives businesses around the world the opportunity to save time and money. ABB Robotics turned to the Ultimaker 2 Extended+ for making prototype fingers for their robot YuMi, bringing new opportunities to the company.

• Industrial goods
• Product development

With a desktop 3D printer, teachers can empower their students to design, collaborate, and create amazing things they never thought possible. But what is it actually like to have a 3D printer in the classroom?

• Education

oDocs Eye Care Kit has the potential to save millions from blindness. But this wouldn’t be possible without functional prototyping. And 3D printing is the most accurate, not to mention time and cost-effective, way to achieve it.

• Medical

How far can you get with a dream and a 3D printer? You can think of the most sophisticated forms and textures, turn them into successful products and blaze through prototyping and production at lightning speed.

• Consumer goods
• Product development

Professional 3D printers are now being actively used by healthcare professionals not only to educate patients about their condition, but also to plan complex surgeries – even using the models during the operation as a guide.

• Medical

To build a 13 meter long T. rex skeleton, Naturalis turned to 3D printing. Thanks to the incredible accuracy and flexibility of the Ultimaker 2+, the skeleton will be restored in even greater detail than initially anticipated.

• Education

Using their Ultimaker 3D printer, Team FAST was able to design and print custom mounts and fittings for their car prototype fueled with formic acid.

• Education

3D printing shapes and prototypes for food-safe molds is becoming a popular 3D printer application in the food industry that allows entrepreneurs to escape the demands of industrial-sized production runs.

• Consumer goods
• Product development

oDocs Eye Care creates open source medical equipment for eye diagnoses. Using 3D printing, they developed a cost-effective and accurate eye examination kit to help diagnose treatable and preventable blindness.

• Medical
• End-use parts

Learn how Siemens Rail Automation are using their Ultimaker 3D printers to assist in prototyping of new components and products, as well as manufacturing end-use parts.

• Industrial goods
• Product development

Desktop 3D printing allows anyone to transform ideas into tangible products in a matter of hours. This is a story of a couple who took their Ultimaker Original out for a spin in their mini-van to make a better world.

• Product development

To help bring their ideas to life Sweco architects needed a rapid prototyping tool they could rely on every day to create models with tight deadlines. So they turned to 3D printing.

• Architecture

We're proud to say that an essential part of the Ultimaker DNA is our strong community. we’d like to highlight the work of an ingenious community member called Anders Olsson, the man who gave us the Olsson block.

• Education
• Product development

What do you do when you want to build the world's fastest radio controlled car? Build it yourself! Read this story to find out how one man designed and created a 3D printed RC car from scratch.

• Product development

More and more, 3D printing is being used in education. Teachers use 3D objects to help primary school kids grasp concepts, refine students' creative skills in high school and help them learn technical subjects at university.

• Education

At this moment there are huge amounts of waste plastic, and only 10 to 12% of it is being recycled. The team behind the Perpetual Plastic Project is looking to change the world by reducing the amount of plastic.

• Consumer goods
• Product development

With a global network of over 5,000 volunteers, the e-NABLE foundation designs, creates, and donates their 3D printed hands free of charge to children and adults using Ultimaker 3D printers.

• Medical

Learn how fashion designer Julian Hakes brought his award-winning Mojito Shoe to life. With his Ultimaker 3D printer, he was able to create multiple prototypes in-house and perfect his designs.

• Consumer goods
• Product development