UltiMaker, a global specialist in industrial desktop 3D printing, has launched the Factor 4 Plus, an industrial-grade platform that delivers up to twice the speed of the standard Factor 4 while maintaining the reliability and quality required for continuous production. Designed for manufacturing and defence applications, the system supports the production of jigs, fixtures, spare parts and end-use components using high-performance materials, including PPS-CF composites that offer excellent heat and chemical resistance.
A key feature is UltiMaker TRACE (Technical Reporting And Certification Engine), which automatically validates every print by recording critical process data and generating certification reports. This gives manufacturers the traceability and quality assurance needed to deploy additive manufacturing in production environments with confidence.
“When I talk directly with customers, one message comes through consistently: speed is important, but proving part quality is the real challenge,” says Arjen Dirks, CTO at UltiMaker. “TRACE provides the validation and traceability needed to scale additive manufacturing into true production.”
The Factor 4 Plus has also been adapted for defence applications, with a ruggedised gantry system designed to maintain accuracy and reliability in harsh or remote environments. Combined with its straightforward set up and minimal training requirements, the platform is well suited to field deployment and rapid production of mission-critical parts.
Performance improvements are driven by UltiMaker’s Cheetah motion planner and compatibility with new AA+ and CC+ high-flow print cores. Together, these technologies enable faster printing while maintaining dimensional accuracy across materials including PLA, ABS and PPS-CF.
“The Factor 4 Plus is focused on solving real production challenges,” adds Andy Middleton, SVP EMEA and global marketing. “It delivers the speed, traceability, resilience and affordability customers need to scale additive manufacturing in demanding environments.”
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