2025 Edition Professional 3D Printer Buyers Guide

Choosing the right 3D printer doesn't have to be difficult. Find the perfect printer for your application. This in-depth guide covers pricing, materials, dimensional accuracy, and more.
Download nowThe UltiMaker Digital Factory is a powerful, enterprise-grade cloud software solution designed to efficiently manage multiple 3D printers and optimize the entire 3D printing workflow. From classrooms to global enterprises, Digital Factory simplifies scaling with features like file management, permission controls, real-time print monitoring, and data analysis to enhance efficiency at any level.
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Founded in 1997, we bring next-generation technology to customers, with an emphasis on expertise and white-glove service. Showrooms in Chicago, Detroit, Tokyo, and Seoul.
The leading national supplier of Desktop 3D printers. Expertise in both Industrial and Desktop 3D printing. Supplier of next-generation Metal, SLS, ultrafast Industrial printers.
Seamless 3D printing management — built for educators
UltiMaker Digital Factory is a user-friendly, cloud-based 3D printing management solution that simplifies workflows, enhances collaboration, and scales to meet the needs of educators. Designed to make 3D printing more accessible for both students and teachers, it seamlessly turns digital concepts into physical creations. With intuitive software tools, Digital Factory streamlines classroom management, enabling educators to integrate 3D printing effortlessly into their curriculum.
Easily collect and manage student 3D print submissions with a simple shared link — no accounts needed.
Access a central digital library of 3D printing files and projects – cloud-hosted and accessible from anywhere in the classroom or at home.
Control who can access 3D printing resources in your classroom. Assign roles to students, manage access, and ensure a secure and organized 3D printing environment.
Track 3D prints in realtime — monitor progress and assign prints with ease, all while focusing on teaching.
Workspaces let educators create separate spaces to manage all their 3D printing initiatives with ease.
Perfect for schools scaling 3D printing across multiple classrooms or departments.
Manage your classroom’s 3D printing workflow with ease. Assign print jobs with a role-based approval process, ensuring every student’s project is printed correctly and on time.
Effectively manage your classroom’s 3D printing projects with Digital Factory. Manage and reorganize your print queue anytime. Keep student projects prioritized and printers running efficiently.
Easily review and reprint successful student projects. Ensure no work is lost and students can refine and improve their designs.
Showcase project value with Digital Factory’s detailed reports. See at a glance how 3D printing resources are used, and make informed decisions for future lessons.
Digital Factory provides flexible plans tailored to educators at every level, from individual teachers to entire schools and districts. Whether you're introducing 3D printing to your classroom or overseeing a large-scale program, its tiered structure ensures you have the right tools to optimize workflows, manage projects, and foster student creativity. With scalable features such as expanded printer connections, increased storage, customizable user roles, and advanced reporting, schools can effortlessly grow their 3D printing programs while maintaining efficiency and control.
Founded in 1997, we bring next-generation technology to customers, with an emphasis on expertise and white-glove service. Showrooms in Chicago, Detroit, Tokyo, and Seoul.
The leading national supplier of Desktop 3D printers. Expertise in both Industrial and Desktop 3D printing. Supplier of next-generation Metal, SLS, ultrafast Industrial printers.
2025 Edition Professional 3D Printer Buyers Guide
Choosing the right 3D printer doesn't have to be difficult. Find the perfect printer for your application. This in-depth guide covers pricing, materials, dimensional accuracy, and more.
Download now