[3D Printing News] New Ultimaker cura plugin link feature coming soon!
Ultimaker is about to launch a new software strategy to unlock more potential in 3D printing. 
● A centralized software strategy makes Ultimaker a solution for the future, with greater benefits for individual users and businesses over time.
●Ultimaker Cura will be released on October 17, 2017, providing a seamless workflow that integrates with third-party software vendors.
●Cura Connect will be released on November 7, 2017, enabling automated print job setup and management for multiple Ultimaker 3D printers.
Birmingham (September 26, 2017) - Leading 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker announced its new software strategy today at the TCT trade show in Birmingham.
Ultimaker is already a globally recognized company that produces some of the most reliable and user-friendly 3D printers. By regularly releasing software updates and placing software at the core of its strategy, and continuously enhancing its existing hardware over time, Ultimaker becomes a future-ready solution, delivering better results for users and businesses. The two main software updates this time will be Ultimaker Cura and Cura Connect.
Ultimaker Cura
The upgraded slicing software, Ultimaker Cura, is scheduled for release on October 17, 2017, providing a more powerful and hassle-free solution for preparing digital production files.
The main advantages of Ultimaker Cura include:
●Provide rolling software upgrades to improve hardware capabilities and expand the Ultimaker product ecosystem.
● Combining with leading design and engineering software allows companies to create new workflows tailored to their specific needs.
● Provides seamless workflow integration between industry-standard CAD applications such as SolidWorks and Siemens NX.
Connect to Cura
Cura Connect, a new feature offered by Ultimaker Cura, will be released on November 7, 2017. Cura Connect allows Ultimaker Cura to...
Users manage a range of Ultimaker 3D printers, creating an accessible solution for prototyping, tooling, and small-scale production.
This groundbreaking industrial solution enables users to schedule print orders and monitor print jobs, maximizing uptime, increasing efficiency, and making the Ultimaker 3D printer easier to use.
Paul Heiden, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Ultimaker, explained, "Even customers who purchased Ultimaker 3 long ago can benefit from the new software offered by Ultimaker Cura now or in the future. We are proud to continue providing future-proof solutions that deliver greater impact on users and businesses over time. Ultimaker Cura opens up possibilities for third-party software add-ons and ensures seamless integration with industry-standard CAD software workflows, making 3D printing more convenient."
Ultimaker founder Siert Wijnia continued, "Furthermore, Ultimaker's software development team will continuously develop new applications for our machines, such as Cura Connect, creating more integrated solutions for our global user base of 1 million Cura users, including professional designers and engineers."
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About Ultimaker
Since its inception in 2011, Ultimaker has been a market leader for many years, creating powerful, professional, and easy-to-use desktop 3D printers.
Ultimaker has a team of over 300 employees with offices in the Netherlands, New York, and Boston, in addition to production facilities in Europe and the United States.
We are committed to providing the highest quality 3D printers, software, and materials on the market.