3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker announced its software strategy at the TCT Show in Birmingham, UK. Ultimaker will release regular software upgrades that continuously enhance the existing hardware over time. The first two key software updates will be Ultimaker Cura and Cura Connect.

Ultimaker Cura

Ultimaker Cura is scheduled for release on October 17th and offers a powerful, no-hassle approach to prepare files for digital fabrication.

The key benefits include:

• Expanding the Ultimaker ecosystem by offering software upgrades that improve the possibilities of the hardware
• Integration with leading design and engineering software means businesses can create new workflows tailored to their needs
• Providing seamless workflow integration between industry-standard CAD applications such as SolidWorks and Siemens NX

Cura Connect

Cura Connect will be released in Ultimaker Cura on November 7th 2017. Cura Connect enables users to manage an array of Ultimaker 3D printers for prototyping, tooling and small-scale production. Users can schedule, queue and monitor print jobs for maximize efficiency of Ultimaker 3D printers.

Paul Heiden, Senior VP of Product Management at Ultimaker explains: “Even customers that bought the very first Ultimaker 3 can benefit from the new software solutions provided in Ultimaker Cura, now, and in the future. We are proud to be providing future-ready solutions. Ultimaker Cura opens up the possibility of third party plugin development that ensures seamless workflow integration with industry-standard CAD software to make 3D printing even more accessible.”

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