Ultimaker S3

Ultimaker S3

The UltiMaker S3 is a compact yet powerful professional 3D printer that brings the flagship S-line’s dual-extrusion capabilities to a desktop-friendly 230 x 190 x 200 mm build volume. It features a sophisticated auto-nozzle lifting system and swappable Print Cores that allow for seamless switching between build materials and soluble supports (PVA) with virtually no waste.

Dual extrusion system

The UltiMaker S3 utilizes a sophisticated dual-extrusion system centered around its modular Print Core architecture, which allows for simultaneous printing of a build material and a dedicated support material. Unlike fixed systems, the S3 features an auto-nozzle lifting mechanism that physically retracts the inactive nozzle during printing; this prevents the idle nozzle from “oozing” or dragging through the part, ensuring clean color transitions and sharp geometric detail.

Built-in touchscreen

The UltiMaker S3 features a 4.7-inch (11.9 cm) full-color capacitive touchscreen that serves as the central command hub for the machine. Designed for an intuitive, smartphone-like experience, the interface provides high-resolution visual guides for every step of the workflow, from loading filament and swapping Print Cores to real-time progress monitoring with detailed 3D layer previews.

Active bed leveling and filament flow sensors

The UltiMaker S3 ensures high print success rates through its advanced Active Bed Leveling and Filament Flow Sensors, which act as an automated insurance policy for every job. Before each print, the system uses the nozzles themselves as probes to map the build plate’s topography in dozens of locations, creating a highly accurate 3D height map.

Fully integrated with Ultimaker Cura and Digital Factory

UltiMaker Cura is free, easy-to-use 3D printing software trusted by millions of users. Fine-tune your 3D model with 400+ settings for the best slicing and printing results.