UTRECHT, THE
NETHERLANDS – Media OutReach – 10 November 2020 – Ultimaker,
the global leader in professional 3D printing, introduces the
Ultimaker 2+ Connect, the most accessible solution for those who wish to fully
benefit from the Ultimaker ecosystem for the creation of simple 3D printing
applications.
The new Ultimaker 2+
Connect improves on its predecessor’s legacy and allows users to send print
jobs via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Cloud 3D printing with the Ultimaker Digital
Factory enables remote file transfer with added security from anywhere globally
and simplifies the installation of multiple machines. The Ultimaker 2+ Connect also
offers intuitive control via its 2.4-inch color touchscreen, an ergonomic
feeder lever, and a stiffer build platform, reinforcing ease of use and
reliability.
Jos Burger, CEO at
Ultimaker: “True progress happens when reliable technology is accessible
to everyone, everywhere. By seriously upgrading our most popular single
extrusion 3D printer while maintaining affordable pricing, educators and small
enterprises can keep getting their hands-on powerful entry-level 3D printers
that simply work, day and night.”
Thanks to its quick
setup and easy operation, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect is the right 3D printer to
be used in general access 3D printing labs, giving more higher education
students access to additive technology. It also allows small enterprises to
achieve over 80% time and cost savings (compared to outsourcing) by printing
prototypes with a wide choice of inexpensive materials.
Every Ultimaker 2+
Connect comes with free e-learning as part of the Ultimaker 3D Printing
Academy. Created by Ultimaker’s experts, this course guides you through setup,
maintenance, use of Ultimaker Cura, and more.
The clean and updated
design keeps scheduled maintenance to just 4 hours per year, ensuring a high
uptime — with no special tools required for maintenance tasks.
The Ultimaker 2+
Connect features a 0.4 mm nozzle, which the user can swap for a 0.25 mm for
detailed prints, 0.6 mm for faster prints, or 0.8 mm for quick drafts or 3D
sketches.
Ultimaker is also
introducing the optional Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager, designed to increase
user safety. This top cover and front enclosure combination is proven to remove
up to 95% of ultrafine particles, and shields users from hot and moving
components — providing increased confidence and setup flexibility.
Pricing and
availability
The Ultimaker 2+
Connect and Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager are available through Ultimaker’s
global partner network. For more information, please visit our product page or read our blog post.
About Ultimaker
Since 2011, Ultimaker has built an open and easy-to-use
solution of 3D printers, software and materials that enable professional
designers and engineers to innovate every day. Today, Ultimaker is
the market leader in desktop 3D printing. From offices in the Netherlands, New
York, Boston, and Singapore — plus production facilities in Europa and the US —
its global team of over 400 employees work together to accelerate the world’s
transition to digital distribution and local manufacturing. Ultimaker.com
