Advanced 3D printing materials: The choice is yours
Choosing the right material is critical to the success of your 3D printed part. With Ultimaker’s open filament system, you can 3D print with any 2.85 mm filament.
Ultimaker materials
Your shortcut to print success
The widest range of engineering 3D printing materials
Print with BASF, DSM, DuPont, and more
You deserve the freedom to work with the world’s most advanced polymers and composites. Ultimaker’s collaboration with leading materials brands enables exactly that. And more third-party print profiles are being added each day to the Ultimaker Marketplace. Enjoy a high print success rate with high-performance materials on Ultimaker 3D printers.
The 3-step Ultimaker material workflow
Insert the filament
Ultimaker filament is instantly recognized by NFC-enabled Ultimaker 3D printers. Simply load a spool of your chosen material and insert filament into the feeder.
Expand your 3D printing knowledge
Introduction to FFF 3D printing
Material properties are only translated into a printed part by following specific design rules for 3D printing. Even small tweaks in CAD can strengthen prints, reduce material costs, and cut print time.
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Metal and plastic 3D printing compared
Has metal 3D printing made its polymer alternative obsolete? This white paper offers an in-depth comparison of the two technologies and highlights which industry applications are best suited for each.
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Unlock more 3D printing applications
Are you making the most of what an open filament 3D printer can do for your business? In this white paper, discover ideas for tooling and end-use parts you can print in-house, more cheaply and efficiently.
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