UltiMaker S8 designed for high productivity with dual extrusion of engineering-grade materials.
Desktop 3D printer supplier, UltiMaker, has introduced a new 3D printer, the UltiMaker S8, targeting greater productivity and engineering-grade materials. According the company, the new machine is capable of speeds up to 500mm/s and accelerations up to 50,000mm/s2 and includes the UltiMaker Cheetah motion planner, high-flow print cores and an improved feeder system.
The Cheetah motion planner is designed to enhance motion control, resulting in precision of 0.15mm ± 0.15% and, the company claims, eliminating issues such as ringing, blobs and mechanical stress, which typically occurs at high speeds. The S8 also introduces hot-swappable AA+ and CC+ print cores with 2.5x more flow. UltiMaker claims that the combination of these features results in a 4x productivity increase compared to its predecessor, the UlitMaker S7.
The S8 supports dual extrusion and is compatible with a variety of materials available in the UltiMaker Marketplace, including a new copolymer, UltiMaker Nylon CF Slide, which offers temperature resistance of up to 180°C. The company also highlighted the availability of the Cura Cloud slicer on UltiMaker Digital Factory in the announcement.
“We believe that the UltiMaker S8 sets a new standard in 3D printing, building on the legacy of the S series with significant improvements,” said Marc Uyttenboogaard, product manager at UltiMaker in the company’s press release. “We have engineered the S8 to provide faster printing speeds, improved reliability and precision, robust security features, enhanced connectivity, and dual-material capabilities. Integrated with Digital Factory and Cura, the S8 offers users a simple, secure, and efficient 3D printing experience.”
