[3D Printing News] Ultimaker Connectivity Technology: Combining Software and Hardware
The Formnext International Precision Molding and 3D Printing Manufacturing Exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, officially opened yesterday. Ultimaker simultaneously launched a software update and printing settings developed in collaboration with a leading materials company. This provides customers with a wider range of 3D printing filaments and a streamlined, user-friendly workflow applicable from prototyping to production applications. 
Expanding to 12 collaborative cable products: covering leading global brands.
In addition to our previously announced material partners Owens Corning and DSM, we are pleased to expand our collaboration with BASF, Clariant, and DuPont. The new settings and wire characteristics are as follows:
BASF: PP GF30, PET CF
Suitable for environments requiring chemical resistance, such as piping applications or automotive applications under the hood. PET CF is an easy-to-process carbon fiber reinforced material suitable for parts requiring impact resistance, lightweight, and strength, such as drones.
Clariant: Exolit® Flame Retardant PA6/66, Exolit® 20% Glass Fiber Flame Retardant PA6/66
It can be used in switchgear requiring flame retardancy and mechanical strength, such as electrical housings, electronic and automotive parts. PET-G is a tough, chemically resistant polyester with higher heat resistance and can be 3D printed with high efficiency.
DSM: Novamid® ID1030 CF10 PA6/66, ID1030; Arnitel® ID2060HT, ID2045
Novamid® ID1030 CF10, PA6/66 is reinforced with carbon fiber, enabling the production of tougher and harder 3D printed parts, while maintaining a printing rate similar to that of conventional plastics; Novamid® ID1030 is a PA6, 66 material suitable for durable applications requiring good mechanical properties.
Arnitel® ID2060HT is a high-performance TPC that can be used in environments with sustained high temperatures and chemical resistance; Arnitel® ID2045 is a flexible TPC suitable for applications ranging from footwear to midsoles and even electronic devices.
DuPont: Zytel® 3D1000FL, Hytrel® 3D41000FL
Zytel® 3D1000FL is an unreinforced polyamide with ultra-low shrinkage; while Hytrel® 3D41000FL is a polyester elastomer with a Shore hardness of D60, exhibiting similar properties in the x, y, and z axes, and is suitable for industrial, automotive, and consumer products.
Owens Corning: XSTRAND™ GF-30 PP, XSTRAND™ GF-30 PA6
Glass fiber reinforced polypropylene (XSTRAND™ GF-30 PP) and polyamide 6 (XSTRAND™ GF-30 PA6) can be used in any application requiring high-strength, durable parts that can be used in harsh, extreme temperature environments, whether indoors or outdoors.
Here are the three new features and highlights of Ultimaker Cura 3.6:
• Ultimaker Cura's setup, developed in collaboration with leading cable companies. • Ultimaker Cura 3.6 enhances slicing capabilities and user experience. • Continuously expanding its partnership network.
Other materials from major companies such as Arkema, colorFabb, ElogioAM, Eastman, Henkel, igus, Matterhackers, and Polymaker will be added to the Ultimaker Cura software in the future.
As leading brands in the global 3D printing industry, these partners offer Ultimaker users a diverse range of high-performance materials. The configurations in Ultimaker Cura are made by experts from these companies, ensuring high quality and fast replication efficiency for every 3D print – eliminating the hassle of adjusting parameters before 3D printing.
Download the latest version of Ultimaker Cura 3.6 now and use these new features. 
The ultra-durable ruby 3D printing printhead CC Red 0.6 is officially released.
The ultra-durable ruby 3D printing printhead CC Red 0.6 is also available globally, featuring the following 7 key characteristics :
Suitable for abrasive 3D printing materials. Precision 0.6 mm diameter. High-hardness ruby core. Quick change, automatic pairing. No tools or manual calibration required. Composite materials no longer wear down the nozzle. Tested with 10 kg of carbon fiber without wear and 1,000 hours of continuous operation. 
For detailed information on the CC Red 0.6, please refer to: 7 Must-Know Features of the Ultra-Durable Ruby 3D Printing Printhead! The CC Red 0.6 3D printing nozzle is fully compatible with the Ultimaker S5 . Simply install this printhead and composite filament to create the functional parts you need. This nozzle also comes with four Ultimaker S5 nozzle caps; you can find them on our website now for 12,800. 
Combining "soft" and "hard" approaches, you can unleash your limitless potential.
Ultimaker Cura 3.6, the world's most widely used 3D printing slicing software, continues to improve its functionality and user experience; it also exclusively connects to the 3D printing settings of global material suppliers, expanding its applications and system functions.
From software to equipment, from elastic materials to carbon fiber, print your infinite possibilities with the latest Cura 3.6, ruby printheads , and Ultimaker S5 3D printer .
These new technologies are very exciting, and we can't wait to see the new models of the 3D printing industry; whether it's material properties or technology integration, we will continue to share relevant application results in the future.
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