Real-World Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Ultimaker

Krones used UltiMaker 3D printers to speed up prototype production from weeks to hours. This let them test and improve... parts faster, making machines more reliable and reducing downtime. Customers can now order 3D-printed spare parts on demand, cutting delivery times from weeks to days or hours. Krones also developed custom materials using UltiMaker’s open platform. This new process lowered costs, reduced inventory needs, and improved service for global customers.
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Krones used UltiMaker 3D printers to speed up prototype production from weeks to hours. This let them test and improve... parts quickly. Machine uptime increased and customers got faster part replacements. Krones reduced the need for large spare part inventories. 3D printing also became a new service for their customers.
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Korneel’s 3D Services uses about 30 UltiMaker 3D printers to run a 3D printing service bureau. The company prints 500-1000... component housings per month for clients like Sessy. UltiMaker printers deliver 99.5% reliability, letting Korneel focus on business growth instead of maintenance. The printers run 24/7, with some models operating nonstop for five years. This reliability supports business expansion and customer satisfaction.
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Jamco America used MakerBot METHOD 3D printers to speed up aircraft cabin design. Before, outsourced 3D printing took 30 days... and cost $350 per part. With in-house 3D printing, Jamco cut this to 1 day and $14 per part. The team quickly made complex prototypes for aircraft latches and crew steps. Fast prototyping helped them test and improve designs for Boeing and Airbus projects.
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Ultimaker uses 3D printing on its own production line in Zaltbommel. The team applies agile productivity techniques to improve process... speed and quality assurance. Over 500 3D printed applications help with assembly, tool organization, and measurement stability. These solutions increase safety and efficiency. Ultimaker demonstrates real-world cost reduction in manufacturing with its technology.
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Triton Space Technologies used the MakerBot METHOD X 3D printer to create rocket engine parts for a lunar mission. The company needed... precise prototypes for complex valves and injector assemblies. METHOD X delivered reliable, high-tolerance parts, reducing prototyping time from days to hours. This 3D printing solution cut material waste and sped up design validation. Triton now produces more advanced prototypes with fewer parts, supporting demanding aerospace needs.
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Isringhausen used the UltiMaker S6 3D printer to speed up prototyping for vehicle seat components. The team produced visual aids... and functional prototypes in-house, helping welders interpret designs and reducing errors. Switching to the S6 improved print speed and accuracy compared to the S5. The ability to print with different materials, like PLA and PET CF, allowed for both prototypes and end-use parts. This led to faster development cycles and better communication on the production line.
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MakerBot METHOD X helped Arash Motor Company make production parts for its new electric hypercar. The team used 3D printing... to create strong, lightweight parts from nylon carbon fiber and ABS. This cut down on the need for heavy aluminum and made building faster. The company aimed to use composite materials for over 95% of the car. The printers let them test, design, and build parts quickly for their high-performance vehicles.
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Spire Motorsports uses MakerBot METHOD X 3D printers to make race car parts fast. The team prints cockpit, engine, and... cooling system components in-house. This cuts production time and lets them avoid outsourcing. They use ABS and nylon carbon fiber for strength and heat resistance. The printers help them keep up with the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Spire Motorsports can now design and print custom parts on demand, improving car performance and efficiency.
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Arash Motor Company used MakerBot 3D printers to build its next electric hypercar. The team replaced traditional aluminum fabrication with... 3D printed nylon carbon fiber and ABS parts. This change cut their production timeline from years to just 12 months. They now create production parts, prototypes, and test vehicles in-house. 3D printing lets them experiment quickly and reduce costs. The company uses MakerBot CloudPrint to manage and monitor prints for efficient manufacturing.
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Prodrive used MakerBot METHOD X 3D printers to support Team BRX at the Dakar Rally. The team faced a tight... nine-month timeline due to COVID-19 and needed fast, flexible part production. METHOD X enabled rapid prototyping and on-site manufacturing of over 30 parts, including critical sensor mounts and fire suppression nozzles. The 3D printers helped reduce costs, speed up design changes, and deliver lightweight, heat-resistant components. Team BRX achieved a record fifth-place finish for a newcomer at the Dakar Rally.
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PepsiCo used the UltiMaker S7 Pro Bundle 3D printer to improve ergonomics and safety at its Swietem plant. The team printed... custom tools like ergonomic handles, tablet holders, and gauges. This allowed faster prototyping and reduced wait times for external parts. Operators saw increased efficiency and safer, more comfortable work. The plant also lowered costs by making components in-house.
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Policom used UltiMaker 3D printers to make custom tools for almond milk production. They needed a funnel for bagging almond... paste. 3DiTALY designed and printed the tool using UltiMaker S7 and food-safe Igus Iglidur i150 filament. This let Policom speed up production and cut costs. The custom tool fit their process and improved efficiency.
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Royal Netherlands Air Force uses Ultimaker 3D printers to make custom tools. Their aircraft have many unique parts that standard... tools cannot handle. Maintenance staff at the Woensdrecht base print tools for helicopters and jets. This helps them work faster and more easily. The academy also benefits from these 3D printed solutions.
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UltiMaker S5 helped the Royal Dutch Navy test the strength of 3D printed parts. Engineers from UltiMaker, Covestro, and the... Navy worked together. They used a 3D printed link to lift a 12-tonne tank. This showed the real-world power of 3D printing for heavy-duty tasks. The project proved 3D printing can handle demanding engineering challenges.
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UltiMaker 3D printers helped Ocean Alliance tag over 200 whales in two years. The team used UltiMaker S3 and MakerBot... Method X to design and build a drone-based tagging system. 3D printing let them quickly prototype and create custom parts for marine research. The new system made whale tagging safer, faster, and more affordable. Sharing STL files lets scientists worldwide use these tools for conservation.
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Ocean Alliance used UltiMaker 3D printers to create a drone-based whale tagging system. Traditional biopsy methods were invasive and limited.... The team needed a new way to collect data from whales. With UltiMaker S3 and MakerBot Method X, they designed and built custom tools. 3D printing let them quickly test and improve their ideas. This new system helps gather important whale health data without disturbing the animals.
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CALLUM used the MakerBot METHOD X 3D printer to speed up prototyping and make production parts for the Aston Martin Vanquish 25. The team created... complex, low-volume parts in-house, like brake ducts and dashboard mounts, using engineering-grade materials. This reduced costs and lead times compared to traditional machining or injection moulding. The printer's accuracy and material options let CALLUM experiment and customize parts quickly. CALLUM now controls its own parts supply and can innovate faster.
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Snow Business International uses Ultimaker 3D printers to make parts for snow machines. They save over $100 per design iteration... by switching to 3D printing. The company can now quickly test and produce new parts in-house. This speeds up their process and cuts costs. Ultimaker's ROI calculator helps them measure savings and return on investment. The solution supports fast prototyping and production for the film industry.
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CES UVigo Association used UltiMaker S5 3D printers to build a solar-powered trimaran. The team needed lightweight, durable parts for... a boat to compete in international regattas. Additive manufacturing let them quickly adapt designs and work remotely. 3D printing helped them create components that withstand harsh marine conditions. The project resulted in a more efficient, environmentally friendly vessel.
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Victoria Hand Project used UltiMaker 3D printers to deliver custom prosthetic hands in Ukraine. The team trained local clinics to... print and fit prosthetics on-site, cutting costs and speeding up care. Each device is tailored to the user, with durable materials for daily use. UltiMaker printers made it easy for clinics new to 3D printing to start helping patients fast. The project empowers communities to make affordable prosthetics for people in need.
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Apria Systems used UltiMaker 3D printing to make a protective case for custom glass labware. The labware is fragile and... costly to replace. Traditional methods like machining are slow and expensive. With 3D printing, Apria Systems designed and produced a four-part case in-house. The process took only 8 hours and used PLA material. This helped keep lab equipment safe and reduced costs.
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Lockheed Martin used MakerBot 3D printers to speed up prototyping for their AI-assisted lunar rover project for NASA. Engineers at the... Advanced Technology Center printed parts like sensor mounts and electronics housings in hours instead of weeks. On-site 3D printing cut costs by up to 10 times compared to external shops. The team quickly iterated designs, meeting tight schedules and budgets. MakerBot METHOD X enabled testing with strong, accurate materials for harsh environments.
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