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Ultimaker Announces the Ultimaker 2+ Connect 3D Printer
Start 3d printing the Ultimaker way with the Ultimaker 2+ Connect, ideal for novice users to experts.
The Ultimaker 2+ Connect is your reliable first step into the world of easy 3d printing. Simply unbox, connect three components, then 3d print! Ultimaker makes it easy to produce quality 3d printed objects.
The Ultimaker 2+ Connect has a cost effective price suitable for consumers and businesses, while boasting a wide range of connectivity, integration, and reliability.
With networking capabilities and an easy touchscreen interface, the new Ultimaker 2+ Connect is your reliable, easy-to-use 3D printer right from the start! At home, your business, or school, sending 3d jobs to the 2+ Connect is a breeze.
So what are the new features and capabilities of this 3d printer?
Lets dive into it below!
Key Features:
- Compatible with a large range of filaments
- Precision printing for the smallest details
- Reliable printing, a stable frame and housing
- User friendly touchscreen and interface
- Integration into Ultimaker’s innovative network
The Perfect Combination
Combine the already extraordinary features of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect with the 2+ Connect’s Air Manager for a fully enclosed, filtered 3D printer.
The Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager helps prevent particles from floating into the exterior workspace, it also encloses the printer to retain heat, allowing the Ultimaker to print hard-to-use materials.
Ready-To-Go For Almost Any Application
Whether it’s for prototyping with high precision, replication and producing finished objects, or hobby use and projects abroad, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect delivers incredible quality results, right out of the box. This is the real print-and-go machine.
Touchscreen
For every action, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect 2.4" color touchscreen gives you intuitive control and step-by-step assistance. Changing material, adjusting the build plate, or checking your print status are just a tap away.
Network Connectivity
Whether Wi-Fi or Ethernet, cloud 3D printing allows remote file transfer with added security from anywhere in the world. In addition, this printer has the option for enhanced safety with an Air Manager upgrade.
All Ultimaker 2+ Connect printers will require a firmware update and the newest version of Cura (available now as of November 3rd 2020)
Ultimaker Marketplace
With Ultimaker Marketplace you can customize your slicing experience with plugins (including CAD integration) for a simpler 3D printing workflow.
Ultimater Digital Factory
With Ultimaker Digital Factory you can share the Ultimaker 2+ Connect with your co-workers to increase uptime. Then remotely monitor your print job to know when it's complete.
Easy maintenance
The Ultimaker 2+ Connect requires little attention. Less than 20 minutes per month. Anybody can perform maintenance without the need for special tools.
Easy Setup
With a hardware installation that takes minutes and on-screen guidance at every step, setting up the Ultimaker 2+ Connect is easy. It also features a more ergonomic feeder lever and improved assisted bed leveling.
Next Generation components
There's nothing better than waking up to a successful print. Thanks to a stiffer build platform and rigorously tested material profiles, you can trust the Ultimaker 2+ Connect to print reliably overnight or over the weekend.
Wide Material Choices
Ultimaker offers the widest material choice on the market. With an open filament system, you can always find the right material properties for your application – from stunning aesthetics to wear resistance or flexibility.
Ultimaker 2+ Connect Accessories
The products below are also available for the Ultimaker 2+ Connect but sold separately.
Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager
The optional Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager gives you more confidence and setup flexibility. Designed to increase user safety simply and effectively, it removes up to 95% of ultrafine particles and shields users from hot and moving components.
UFP filtering
For more air quality peace of mind, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager includes a single-speed fan to efficiently pull air through a large EPA filter. This gives you the flexibility to install multiple printers in more locations.
Enhanced operator safety
The Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager fully encloses the build chamber for a more stable printing environment and to prevent anyone from touching hot and moving components.
Why Choose Ultimaker 3D Printers?
3D Printer that work - The Ultimaker brand line is an award winning 3d printer that is robust, reliable, and easy to use. These 3d printers deliver quality parts time after time. Designed and tested to run 24/7 they allow you to achieve the results you expect.
3D Software - Trusted by millions of users across 14 languages, Ultimaker Cura (free download) integrates with any workflow through Ultimaker Marketplace plugins. Then you can scale up production with Ultimaker digital factory to create more 3d prints. Or Use the premium software Ultimaker Essentials to keep your business up to date with the latest 3d software