UltiMaker has introduced its S6 3D printer, a new addition to the company’s portfolio that combines speed, ease-of-use and flexibility. While UltiMaker continues to innovate across its ecosystem, much of the company’s focus is on enhancing productivity. The S6 delivers print speeds of up to 500 mm/s and 50,000 mm/s² acceleration with the new UltiMaker Cheetah motion planner, optimising every move for up to four times faster print times than its predecessor.

Dual extrusion capabilities add even more efficiency, enabling seamless multi-material printing. Moreover, with both print heads supported by a single material station, users can maximise the uptime of their system even further. The S6 also offers a choice of two build plates: a flexible plate for broad application versatility, and a glass plate for medical or food-packaging prints where enhanced hygiene is essential.

Designed for versatility, the S6 is fully backward compatible with the UltiMaker S5, ensuring a seamless evolution from a platform that has sold more than 40,000 units globally. Material stations, air managers, print cores and materials are interchangeable across the entire S series. And for larger manufacturing operations, previously sliced parts can be reused, keeping production flowing without the need to recreate files.

The familiar interface and ecosystem, designed for a shallow learning curve and ease-of-use, help teams get up and running quickly. Engineered for consistent, reliable results, this is the first UltiMaker printer backed by an extended 24-month warranty – double the standard – for peace of mind.

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Stratasys has launched its Neo800+, the latest addition to the company’s stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer line-up. Building on the success of the Neo800, the new Neo800+ delivers fast print speeds, high part yield and low production costs, reports Stratasys, making it a powerful solution for industries that require large, accurate and repeatable high-fidelity parts. These advanced features and capabilities address evolving customer needs in applications including wind tunnel testing, prototyping and tooling.

The Neo800+ incorporates ScanControl+, a scanning technology that boosts printing speeds by up to 50%, enabling quicker production without sacrificing precision. The enhanced laser and optics system supports high-energy materials, ensuring precision part production with high surface quality.

Real-world performance benchmarks have shown ScanControl+ to improve time-to-part by 39% on average and by 44% or more on applications such as tooling moulds, depending on the materials used. The high print accuracy also minimises post-processing needs, leading to a lower total cost per part. Advanced reliability features of the Neo800+, including vacuum system protection, Z-stage collision detection and real-time environmental monitoring, further enhance uptime and consistency.

“Engineered with precision and performance in mind, the Neo800+ is designed to meet the growing demands of industries like automotive and aerospace, where high-speed production and flawless part quality are critical,” says Rich Garrity, chief business unit officer at Stratasys. “Whether you’re designing prototypes or manufacturing end-use parts, the Neo800+ delivers exceptional throughput and reliability.” 

The Neo800+ is optimised for ScanControl+ Ready Materials from Somos, ensuring part accuracy and first-time print success. Stratasys provides a complete SLA ecosystem, including CAD software and post-processing solutions to enhance SLA workflows.

More information www.stratasys.com