Ultimaker is the world's first 3D printer manufacturer to partner with leading material companies, offering customers a wider range of materials while eliminating the hassle of using external products.
Ultimaker is collaborating with leading material companies like Owens Corning and DSM to offer the perfect combination for high-performance composite materials. Setting files for Owens Corning XSTRAND™ and DSM Novamid® materials will also be available in Ultimaker Cura; and the new wear-resistant print core for the Ultimaker S5 enables stable printing of composite materials.
．New Composite Material – 3D Print Core
To make composite materials easier to print, the new 3D print core CC Red 0.6 has been released.
Developed in collaboration with Anders Olsson, the 3D print core features a precisely machined 0.6 mm diameter nozzle with a specially customized geometry. The print nozzle uses an ultra-wear-resistant ruby tip, enabling stable 3D printing with composite materials. The package also includes four spare Ultimaker S5 nozzle covers for long-term use.
Along with the profiles in Ultimaker Cura, this replaceable print core will allow for perfect results with external materials, as easily as using original Ultimaker materials. No need to manually set print parameters, and no need to worry about whether your nozzle can withstand wear and tear – the CC Red print core is built for lifetime wear-resistant 3D printing.
˙Owens Corning XSTRAND™
Owens Corning, a global leader in fiberglass composites for 3D printing labs in France and the United States, has responded to customer demand; Owens Corning and Ultimaker have collaborated to develop new Ultimaker S5 filaments for XSTRAND™ GF30-PP and XSTRAND™ GF30-PA6.
The glass fiber material ensures a more stable print, with good chemical and UV resistance, and the ability to withstand high-temperature working environments.
Dr. Chris Skinner, Vice President of Composite Strategic Marketing at Owens Corning, explained: "Due to the high performance and stability of Ultimaker 3D printers, we decided to partner with Ultimaker and will build perfect settings for materials into Ultimaker Cura."
˙DSM Novamid®
Engineering plastics specialist DSM is also developing filaments for its Novamid®ID1030CF10, a new polyamide for 3D printed parts whose performance approaches what can usually only be achieved through injection molding. This material contains 10% carbon fiber, producing stronger, tougher, and harder 3D printed parts, with printing speeds comparable to general plastic filaments; its high strength even makes it an excellent choice for demanding automotive parts or prototyping applications.
Hugo da Silva, Vice President of Additive Manufacturing at DSM, said: "By partnering with Ultimaker, we can provide simple, barrier-free solutions because their software and the Ultimaker S5 are fully compatible with our materials, allowing us to create parts of a higher standard."
˙Comprehensive Upgrade of Ultimaker S5
"Collaborating with these leading material experts will enhance the future performance of every Ultimaker S5, with even more possibilities," said Jos Burger, CEO of Ultimaker.
The new material profiles and print cores provide Ultimaker users with excellent print quality and greater convenience and settings when using the world's best 3D printing materials.
Over time, more leading brands will offer compatible file settings and composite materials and plastics for Ultimaker Cura, providing more material choices for professional applications ranging from prototyping to end-use parts.
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