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.
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The UltiMaker S8 delivers up to four times the productivity of its predecessor while enhancing print quality. The advanced UltiMaker Cheetah motion planner, high-flow print cores, and an upgraded feeder allow users to produce intricate multi-material parts quickly.
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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.
Experience the future of professional 3D printing with the UltiMaker S8 Secure, where cutting-edge additive manufacturing meets robust cybersecurity. Designed for organizations that demand both high performance and data protection, the S8 Secure sets a new standard for secure, reliable, and scalable 3D printing.
The UltiMaker S8 Secure is engineered for environments with the highest security requirements. Unlike standard models, the S8 Secure has all network connectivity (WiFi and Ethernet) physically removed, allowing printing only via USB stick.
The S8 Secure uses tamper-resistant hardware, including bolts sealed with Locktite to prevent unauthorized disassembly.
Firmware is flashed in certified environments and is updated only through secure, controlled procedures.
By design, the S8 Secure does not support cloud connectivity, remote monitoring, or network-based management. This approach ensures sensitive data and intellectual property never traverse external networks, addressing the strictest data protection requirements.
Benefit from UltiMaker’s renowned reliability, precision, and material versatility. The S8 Secure delivers the same exceptional print quality as the standard S8, with added peace of mind for your data.
The S8 Secure is TAA compliant and available through government procurement channels, meeting the stringent requirements of defense and government agencies.
The S8 Secure addresses the growing demand for cybersecurity in additive manufacturing. As 3D printers become more connected and critical to production processes, protecting the digital workflow has shifted from optional to essential.
Print speed: 500 mm/s
330 x 240 x 300mm
+/-.15mm +/- .15% feature nominal length*
Compatible with over 300 Ultimaker and third-party materials, including Nylon Carbon Fiber Slide, ABS, Nylon, PC, CPE, CPE+, TPU 95A, PP, and more
The UltiMaker S8, has 4× more processing power, enabling the new Cheetah motion planner to enhance the speed and quality of your prints.
Ultimaker’s Cheetah motion planner replaces abrupt stops with smooth acceleration, eliminating imperfections and mechanical stress. This allows 4× faster printing with sharp corners, zero ringing, and flawless precision.
New hardened feeder module design for improved grip and better material control at high speeds.
The new AA and CC print cores, exclusive to the UltiMaker S8 have a new quad-chamber design that allows for 2.5x more flow and also helps with regulating the pressure in the print head for cleaner prints. Both print cores are hot swappable and can be easily replaced without tools.
The dual extrusion system seamlessly combines any two materials with minimal waste and high precision.
Built on 10+ years of expertise, the UltiMaker S8 delivers 4x more productivity and enhanced quality while maintaining the reliability users trust.
Designed in Europe, the UltiMaker S8 offers robust security, protecting intellectual property and ensuring safe operation for professionals.
The UltiMaker S8 ensures long-term reliabilty with global support and ongoing firmware updates, minimizing maintenance.
Our award-winning 3D printers are robust, reliable, and easy to use. They deliver quality parts time and again. Designed and tested to run 24/7, they allow you to achieve the results you need more quickly and easily
Trusted by millions of users across 14 languages, UltiMaker Cura integrates with any workflow through UltiMaker Marketplace plugins. Scale production and digital distribution with UltiMaker Digital Factory.
UltiMaker S series offers the widest material choice on the market. Through our Material Alliance, choose the perfect filament for your application – from advanced polymers to carbon fiber composites.
Wherever you are in the world, UltiMaker support is close by. Our global network of service partners offer professional installation, training, and maintenance in your language and time zone.
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