#3DExpress: UltiMaker Launches the New, Faster S8 3D Printer

In this week’s #3DExpress, we start off with an exciting launch: the S8 3D printer from UltiMaker! This FDM solution has been designed to increase user productivity through an increased speed without compromising on quality. Next, construction 3D printing is in the news with announcements from the U.S. Army and the first 3D printed multistory home in Australia. Then, a researcher in Oklahoma has been rewarded a NASA grant for research on 3D printed microscale devices. And we end this week with a positive outlook for Formnext 2025. Happy reading and have a great weekend!

UltiMaker Unveils the S8 3D Printer

UltiMaker, the result of the merger between Ultimaker and Makerbot, needs no introduction. For years, it has been dedicated to developing high-performance, affordable desktop 3D printing solutions. This week, the company revealed its latest FDM machine, the UltiMaker S8. The goal? Increase user productivity while maintaining reliability, safety and precision. In terms of technical specifications, the S8 offers a print volume of 330 x 240 x 300 mm and a speed of up to 500 mm/s. It is equipped not only with a new motion planner, the UltiMaker Cheetah, but also with an improved feed system for faster production of quality parts. This is really what the manufacturer is focusing on. The S8 is a dual extruder 3D printer, compatible with over 300 materials. UltiMaker CEO Michiel Alting von Geusau concludes, “We are thrilled to launch the UltiMaker S8, the next generation in our popular S series, built with customers in mind. With our growing 3D printing ecosystem, we aim to provide customers with a variety of solutions that will fit their production needs.”