UltiMaker UltiMaker S3 3D Printer

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The UltiMaker S3 3D printer is a powerful, dual extrusion 3D printer that has all the same great features of the UltiMaker S5, but a more compact workspace. This 3D printer is reliable and easy-to-use for professional, industrial, or educational use.

Top UltiMaker S3 3D Printer Features:

• Large-format - 230 x 190 x 200mm (9" x 7.4" x 7.9")
• Dual Extrusion - print with multiple materials at once
• Swappable Print Cores - print with advanced materials
• Includes free Essentials software - upgrades available
• Includes one year of free warranty - upgrades available

SALE - Save $451 on any UltiMaker S3! Offer ends 6/30/2025
List Price: $5,249.00 (with add-ons)
Price: $4,798.00 (with add-ons)
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The UltiMaker S3 

A Powerful, Dual Extrusion 3D Printer

The UltiMaker S3 3D Printer is a reliable and easy-to-use machine that's great for professionals, educators, and any industrial or manufacturing applications, yet fits perfectly in a more efficient workspace when compared to its counterpart, the UltiMaker S5.

Here are the key features of the UltiMaker S3 3D printer: 

  • Dual Extrusion Capabilities 

  • Swappable Print Cores 

  • Print with Any Material 

  • Automatic Bed Leveling 

  • Onboard Camera 

  • Free UltiMaker Essentials Software 




Boost Your 3D Printing with the UltiMaker Speed Pack

UltiMaker has turbocharged its S series 3D printers, enabling them to print up to twice as fast. Add on the UltiMaker Speed Pack to print even faster!

Read more here.

Award-Winning Interface and Remote Print Monitoring

The UltiMaker S3 3D printer has swappable print cores, making it incredibly easy to print between a wide range of materials, including advanced materials like NylonX and even stainless steel metal.

  • 4.7 inch touchscreen for smooth interface control.
  • Monitor your print job’s progress remotely via onboard camera.
  • Print remotely over Wi-Fi directly to your UltiMaker S3
Award Winning Interface

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Powerful, Dual Extrusion 3D Printing

The UltiMaker S3 3D printer has a top-tier dual extrusion system that produces clean, geometrically complex parts.

  • Use multiple materials at once
  • 3D print complex parts with soluble support structures
  • Articulating nozzle-lifting system for cleaner prints

Successfully 3D Print with Any Material

The UltiMaker S3 3D printer has swappable print cores, making it incredibly easy to print between a wide range of materials, including advanced materials like NylonX and even stainless steel metal.

  • Use a variety of Print Cores designed to help you succeed with any material.
  • Pivot quickly to new projects with the simple print core system.
  • Over 200 tested materials are available, including metal.
Print with Any Material

Get the best results with the Ultimaker S5 3D printer

Flawless Prints, Time and Time Again

The UltiMaker S5 3D printer's automatic leveling system makes it easy to get started printing quickly so you can keep productivity up.

  • Automatic bed leveling ensures great prints every time.
  • Enhanced filament feed system and dual filament flow sensors.
  • Filament runout sensors to protect printing progress.

Print Large, Functional Parts

The UltiMaker S3 3D printer enables you to create large, end-use parts, prototypes, and custom jigs and fixtures, in an efficient, robust frame.

  • Build Volume: 230 x 190 x 200mm (9" x 7.4" x 7.9")
  • Prototype & create large end-use parts in-house
  • Print more parts at once
  • Beneficial for a wide variety of industries
Using Cura and the S3

What materials are compatible with the Ultimaker S5 3D printer?

What Materials Can I Print with the UltiMaker S3 3D Printer?

The UltiMaker S3 can handle nearly every material available for desktop 3D printing, including advanced materials and composites like carbon fiber-infused NylonX and Ultrafuse Stainless Steel Metal filaments. Here is a list of 3D printing materials compatible with the UltiMaker S3:

  • PLA and Tough PLA
  • ABS
  • PETG and CPE
  • ASA
  • Nylon, NylonX and NylonG
  • Ultrafuse 316L and 17-4 PH
  • TPU and TPE
  • PVA and Soluble Supports
  • Polycarbonate
  • Polypropylene
  • View all UltiMaker S3 Compatible materials here.

See How UltiMaker Customers are Succeeding

UltiMaker 3D printers are being used successfully in many industries, including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and education.

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Increase productivity with Ultimaker Essentials

Streamline your Workflow with UltiMaker Essentials

UltiMaker Essentials is free with the UltiMaker S3, giving you the power to print remotely via cloud data with increased security and better print queue management.

  • Reprint from queue history easily to keep production moving.
  • Duplicate and reorder print jobs without reslicing.
  • Upgrade to UltiMaker's Enterprise software to increase team productivity on a larger scale.

WHICH S-SERIES ULTIMAKER IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Determine which S-Series Ultimaker 3D printer is right for you using the table below, or request a quote for assistance from one of our expert Sales Representatives!

UltiMaker S3 3D Printer UltiMaker S7 3D Printer UltiMaker S5 3D Printer UltiMaker S3 3D Printer
UltiMaker S8
Starting at $8,999
UltiMaker S7
Starting at $7,999
UltiMaker S5
Starting at $6,950
UltiMaker S3
Starting at $4,450
IDEAL FOR
Streamlined, High
Volume Professional
3D Printing

Streamlined
Professional 3D
Printing

Scale 3D Printing
Distribution

Entry Professional
Desktop 3D Printing
ULTIMAKER CHEETAH
Yes

No

No

No
MAX NOZZLE TEMP
Up to 340°C

Up to 280°C

Up to 280°C

Up to 280°C
EXTRUSION FLOW
Up to 35mm3/s

Up to 24mm3/s

Up to 24mm3/s

Up to 24mm3/s
BED LEVELING
Automated

Automated

Manual

Manual
FLOOD DETECTION
Yes

Yes

No

No
BUILD PLATE
Flexible PEI

Flexible PEI

Borosilicate Glass

Borosilicate Glass
MATERIAL HANDLING
Up to 6 spools
(with Material Station)

Up to 6 spools
(with Material Station)

Up to 6 spools
(with Material Station)

Up to 2 spools
BUILD VOLUME
330 × 240 × 300mm
(13" × 9.4" × 11.8")

330 × 240 × 300mm
(13" × 9.4" × 11.8")

330 × 240 × 300mm
(13" × 9.4" × 11.8")

230 × 190 × 200mm
(9" × 7.4" × 7.9")


Level Up with UltiMakerCare

Hot Swap Service

UltiMaker Care offers an invaluable Hot Swap Service, ensuring minimal disruption to your 3D printing workflow. If your printer encounters an issue covered by the plan, you’ll receive a replacement device immediately, keeping your projects on track.

  • Minimized Downtime: Receive a replacement printer right away, ensuring your operations are never at a standstill.
  • Peace of Mind: Focus on your work without worrying about unexpected printer issues.
  • Reliable Support: Trust in a service that prioritizes your productivity and efficiency.

Direct Access to MakerBot Support Engineers

MakerCare provides direct access to MakerBot Support Engineers, offering expert assistance whenever you need it. Whether through phone, email, or live chat, our team of 3D printing experts is ready to help you resolve any issues or answer any questions.

  • Multiple Contact Options: Reach out via phone, email, or live chat for convenient support.
  • Expert Guidance: Get direct advice from 3D printing professionals to keep your printer functioning optimally.
  • Timely Assistance: Contact us Monday through Friday, 9 am - 6 pm ET, or email us for a response within 6 business hours.

What Comes with the UltiMaker S3 3D Printer?

ACCESSORIES

  • Glass Build Plate
  • Spool Holder with Material Guide
  • Power Cable
  • Ethernet Cable
  • USB Stick
  • Print core AA 0.4 (an additional AA Core is already installed)
  • Print core BB 0.4 (already installed)
  • Nozzle cover (3x)

CONSUMABLES

  • Tough PLA Filament (750 g)
  • PVA Soluble Support Filament (750 g)
  • Glue Stick for Bed Adhesion
  • Oil & Grease for Maintenance

TOOLS

  • Hex Screwdriver (2 mm)
  • XY Calibration Sheet
  • Calibration Card

UltiMaker S3 3D Printer Technical Specifications

What are the Dimensions for the S3?

  • Build Volume: 230 x 190 x 200mm (9" x 7.4" x 7.9")
  • Assembled Dimensions (with spool holder installed): 394 x 489 x 637mm (15.5" x 19.3" x 25.1")
  • Compatible filament diameter: 2.85mm
  • Weight: 20.6 kg (45.4 lbs)

What are the UltiMaker S3's printer properties?

  • Print Technology: FFF (Fused filament fabrication)
  • Maximum Power Output: 500 W
  • Layer Resolutions:
    • 200 - 20 micron with 0.4mm nozzle (stock)
    • 150 - 60 micron with 0.25 mm nozzle
    • 300 - 20 micron with 0.6 mm nozzle
    • 600 - 20 micron with 0.8mm nozzle
    • Additional print cores are available here.
  • XYZ Resolution: 6.9, 6.9, 2.5 micron
  • Build Speed: < 24 mm³/s 
  • Nozzle Temperature: 180 - 280 °C
  • Nozzle Heat Up Time: < 2 minutes
  • Operating Sound: < 50 dBA
  • Build Plate: Heated glass bed - 20 - 140 °C
  • Build Plate Leveling: automatic advanced leveling
  • Feeder Type: Dual-geared feeder designed for advanced composite materials
  • Touchscreen Display: 4.7-inch (11.9 cm) color
  • Print Head: Dual extrusion print head with an articulating nozzle-lifting system
  • Print Core and Nozzles Replacement: Swappable Print Cores
  • Nozzles Diameters: arrives with 0.4 mm, but 0.25 mm, 0.6 mm, and 0.8 mm are available here

What is the Software for the UltiMaker S3?

  • UltiMaker Cura: print preparation software (free)
  • UltiMaker Essentials: printer management software (free and available to upgrade for enterprise solutions)
  • Supported OS: MacOS, Windows, and Linux
  • Supported File Types: STL, OBJ, X3D, 3MF, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG
  • Printable Formats: G, GCODE, GCODE.gz, UFP
  • File Transfer: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB

For more information, download the User Manual here

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Which of five nozzles initially installed ?

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Is the S3 an IDEX printer?

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Is it a direct extruder to print TPU? Or is it a Bowden style extruder?

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Is the full enclosure cover compatible with the S3 also. I don't see the add-on. How does it affix to the box.

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How hot can the hot end and driver go in printing composites? I would like to print the Owens Corning XStrand PC (polycarbonate) now, and, eventually, PEEK or PEKK.

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Does this still have MANUAL bed leveling?

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