Real-World Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Ultimaker

UltiMaker 3D printers help Korneel’s 3D Services grow a successful 3D printing business. Korneel uses about 30 UltiMaker S series... printers, running 24/7, to deliver reliable print jobs. The business achieves over 99.5% print reliability and 90%+ operational efficiency. UltiMaker’s Digital Factory software streamlines operations and ensures GDPR compliance. The company runs entirely on solar power and uses recyclable materials to reduce environmental impact.
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MakerBot METHOD helped Jamco America speed up aircraft cabin design. Before, Jamco waited up to 30 days and paid $350... per part for outsourced 3D prints. With METHOD, they print parts in 1 day for $14 each. The team now makes complex prototypes quickly. They test and improve parts like latches and crew steps. The printer's features let them create accurate, detailed models fast.
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Ultimaker uses its own 3D printers on the production line in Zaltbommel, the Netherlands. The team applies over 500 3D... printed applications to improve process speed, ergonomics, and quality assurance. These applications help assemble the Ultimaker S5, organize tools, ensure print core height uniformity, and provide stability for measurements. Ultimaker shows how 3D printing boosts efficiency and quality in manufacturing.
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MakerBot METHOD X 3D printer helped Triton Space Technologies make rocket engine parts for a 2021 lunar mission. Triton used the... printer to create working prototypes of rocket motor valves and injector head assemblies. The METHOD X printer allowed them to check part fit and function with high accuracy. This reduced prototype time from days to hours and cut material waste. The printer's reliability and ability to use dissolvable supports made complex designs possible.
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Ultimaker 3D printers help the Royal Netherlands Air Force make custom tools for aircraft maintenance. The Air Force faced challenges... with unique parts and slow delivery of off-the-shelf tools. With Ultimaker, they print tools and spare parts in hours, saving time and money. Maintenance staff need only three hours of training to use the printers. The team now prints parts like engine caps and adjustment tools, speeding up repairs. The Air Force expanded 3D printing to more locations after seeing these benefits.
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UltiMaker S5 3D printer was used by the Royal Dutch Navy to test the strength of 3D printed parts. The challenge was... to lift a 12-tonne armored vehicle using a 3D printed link. UltiMaker engineers designed and optimized the link with Covestro’s Addigy F1030 CF10 material. Computer simulations helped improve the design before printing. The final 3D printed link successfully lifted the heavy vehicle, showing the strength and reliability of UltiMaker’s 3D printing solutions.
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MakerBot METHOD X helped Arash Motor Company build its next electric hypercar. The team used 3D printers for fast prototyping... and real production parts. They made complex car parts with nylon carbon fiber and ABS. This reduced the need for heavy aluminum and made manufacturing easier. The company now uses 3D printing for most of the car’s composite parts.
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Prodrive used the MakerBot METHOD X 3D printer to help their BRX team prepare for the Dakar Rally. The team faced... a tight timeline due to COVID-19 and needed fast, flexible manufacturing. The METHOD X printer let them quickly prototype and produce carbon fiber parts. This helped them save time and work more efficiently. As a result, BRX achieved a record 5th place finish for a newcomer at the Dakar Rally.
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MakerBot METHOD X 3D printer helped CALLUM move quickly from prototyping to making real car parts. CALLUM used METHOD X... to make brake ducts, screen mounts, and switch gear brackets for the Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25. The printer let them test and make parts in-house, saving time and money. They used strong materials like Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber for final parts. This made it easy to create complex, precise parts for a high-end car.
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Ultimaker 3D printers helped Snow Business International, a company that develops snow machines for the film industry, save over 100 dollars per iteration. The company used... 3D printing to make parts for their machines. This reduced costs compared to traditional methods. The solution made it easier to test and improve ideas quickly. The result was faster production and lower expenses for each new design.
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UltiMaker S7 3D printer helped Policom, a company that makes almond milk, improve its production process. Policom needed a custom... funnel for bagging almond paste. 3DiTALY designed and printed the funnel using UltiMaker and Igus Iglidur i150 filament, which is FDA food certified. The custom tool made production more efficient and reduced costs. 3D printing let Policom quickly test and adapt to market changes.
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UltiMaker S5 3D printer helped CES UVigo Association build a solar-powered trimaran for competition. The team used 3D printing to... create lightweight, durable boat components that withstand harsh marine conditions. Additive manufacturing enabled faster production and easier adaptation to design changes. The result was a lighter boat with lower fuel consumption. This technology supported their goal of sustainable, clean-energy transportation.
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UltiMaker 3D printers helped Victoria Hand Project bring prosthetic care to Ukraine. The charity used UltiMaker printers to make custom... 3D-printed prosthetic hands for people affected by conflict. The printers are easy to use and work well in many places. Victoria Hand Project trained local clinics to make prosthetics on-site. This lowered costs and gave local people new skills. The project made prosthetic care more available in Ukraine.
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MakerBot METHOD X 3D printers help Spire Motorsports make car parts fast. The team prints parts in-house, saving time and... money. They use three METHOD X printers for race car parts, support equipment, and custom cockpit setups. The printers let them replace parts quickly during the busy NASCAR season. Spire prints with ABS, Nylon Carbon Fiber, and PLA for strong, lightweight parts. This helps the team stay efficient and ready for every race.
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UltiMaker 3D printers helped Krones make spare parts and prototypes faster. Krones used to outsource prototypes, which took weeks and... cost more. With UltiMaker, they now make parts in a day or hours. This lets Krones test and improve designs quickly. Customers get more reliable machines and less downtime. 3D printing also lets Krones offer new services and reduce the need for big spare part stocks.
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UltiMaker S6 helped Apria Systems protect custom glass labware with a 3D printed case. The labware was fragile and costly... to replace. Apria Systems used the S6 to design and print a four-part protective case in just 8 hours. The Cheetah motion planner enabled faster prints and a smoother finish, even with smaller nozzles. The case is modular, custom-fit, and easy to adapt for future needs.
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Lockheed Martin used MakerBot METHOD X 3D printers for their AI-assisted lunar rover project for NASA. The printers helped engineers... at the Advanced Technology Center quickly design, prototype, and test parts for the rover. On-site 3D printing reduced costs and lead times compared to external shops. The team could print with advanced materials like Nylon Carbon Fiber and ABS for accurate testing. This improved efficiency and supported faster technology development for space missions.
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