UltiMaker S8 Pro Bundle Review Professional 3D Printer

The UltiMaker S8 Pro Bundle is a professional-grade Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing system designed for high productivity, reliability, and advanced material handling, primarily targeting engineers, designers, and manufacturers. The “Pro Bundle” designation includes the S8 printer itself and the integrated Material Station for automated material management.

Visit professional 3D printing with UltiMaker S8 Pro Bundle—precision, reliability, and seamless workflow for high-quality production.

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High-Speed 3D Printing with Smart, Automated Material Management.

Ensure 24/7 uninterrupted printing with its Material Station, which automatically manages up to six materials for seamless transitions. Say goodbye to manual swaps and downtime—keep your production running smoothly, no matter the complexity of your prints.

Say goodbye to manual swaps and downtime.

Key features

Core Technology and Performance Enhancements

The UltiMaker S8 builds upon the successful S-series foundation with significant speed and efficiency upgrades, making it a powerful tool for engineers, designers, and manufacturers.

Key Performance Topics:

  • Productivity Leap: Achieves up to 4x the productivity compared to the UltiMaker S7.
  • Print Speed & Acceleration:
    • Maximum travel speed: 500 mm/s.
    • Acceleration: up to 50,000 mm/s2.
  • Motion Planner: Features the revolutionary UltiMaker Cheetah motion planner, a jerk-limited system that ensures smooth, continuous motion, minimizes vibrations, and maintains quality at high speeds.
  • Print Quality & Accuracy:
    • Dimensional accuracy: ±0.15mm±0.15% of feature nominal length.
    • Layer resolution: As fine as 20 microns (with 0.4mm nozzle).
  • Dual-Extrusion System:
    • Architecture: Dual-extrusion print head with an auto-nozzle lifting system.
    • Print Cores: Includes new AA+ and CC+ high-flow print cores with a quad-chamber design, providing 2.5x more flow (up to 35mm3/s extrusion flow) for faster, cleaner prints, especially with composites.
    • Material Capability: Allows combining any two materials for complex parts (e.g., build material + soluble support).

Blazing productivity

The UltiMaker Cheetah motion planner

Unlock new levels of efficiency with the new UltiMaker Cheetah motion planner, redesigned high flow print cores, built in accelerometer, new feeder system and improved firmware.

Up to

500 mm/s

travel speed

50 000 mm/s2

acceleration

while also improving the quality of the print to 0.15mm ± 0.15% tested on PLA and Though PLA filaments.

All the uptime in the world

Automatic material handling

Designed to be left unattended, the Material Station allows the UltiMaker S8 to 3D print longer – day or night. Loading material into the Material Station takes seconds – not minutes. Simply open the door and drop the spool into a bay. During a print, any spool not in use can be switched out.

Front-loading bays for

6 spools

(including composites)

3D print more materials. More easily

Hassle-free storage

Every spool is kept below 25% relative humidity, making it easy to realize more 3D printing applications with almost any combination of polymers and abrasive composites. Each of the Material Station’s material bays have NFC readers and reinforced prefeeders for integration with UltiMaker Cura and Digital Factory.

Materials automatically kept at

25%

relative humidity

Digital Factory

The only 3D printing software you will ever need

Digital Factory is designed to streamline every step of your 3D printing workflow. Scalable for any team or enterprise, Digital Factory makes managing your 3D printing projects easier, faster, and more collaborative.

Collaborate
Create
Innovate

Advanced hardware and software security features built-in for professional use

Advanced hardware and software security features built-in for professional use.

Designed and built in Europe, the UltiMaker S8 and S8 Pro are equipped with comprehensive security features, offering peace of mind for professionals in engineering and manufacturing. From secure hardware to advanced firmware, every aspect is designed to protect your intellectual property and ensure safe operation.

Professional Features and Material Management (Pro Bundle)

The S8 Pro Bundle elevates the system with the Material Station, turning the professional 3D printer into a true 24/7 production workhorse.

Material Management and Uptime Topics:

  • Material Station (Pro Bundle Feature):
    • Capacity: Holds up to six spools of filament.
    • Humidity Control: Integrated system maintains a controlled environment with relative humidity below 25%, crucial for hygroscopic materials like Nylon and PVA.
    • Automation: Features NFC readers for automatic UltiMaker material recognition and a system for automatic material changing when a spool runs out, enabling uninterrupted, unattended 24/7 printing.
  • Wide Material Compatibility (Open Platform):
    • Selection: Compatible with over 300 materials via the UltiMaker Marketplace, including engineering-grade polymers and abrasive composites.
    • New Materials: Supports materials like the newly introduced UltiMaker Nylon CF Slide.
  • Feeder System: Upgraded hardened feeder module (inherited from Factor 4) provides improved grip and material control for high-speed printing with all materials, including composites.

Updated feeder system

New hardened feeder module design inherited from Factor 4 for improved grip and better material control at high speeds.
Dual high flow print cores

The dual extrusion design works together with software and firmware features to allow you to combine any 2 materials no matter how different they are, which low material waste and high reliability.
Integrated EPA filter

Independently tested to remove up to 95% of ultrafine particles to increase air quality peace of mind. The fully enclosed build chamber also boosts print quality.
High flow print cores

The new AA+ and CC+ print cores, designed for UltiMaker S8, have a new quad-chamber design. Allowing for 2.5x more flow and also help regulate the pressure in the print head for cleaner prints.
Flexible build plate

Skip using glue and remove parts effortlessly with the PEI-coated flexible build plate. Its patent-pending design uses 25 magnets and 4 pins for perfect alignment – reducing the time spent using the S8 and increasing productivity.
Cura integration

Access the UltiMaker Cura features that speed up your workflow and increase print success – like intent profiles, easy remote printing, and more.

Featured accessories and materials

UltiMaker Nylon CF slide

Engineered for industrial applications where tribological performance is needed, Nylon CF Slide is a Nylon 612 CF copolymer offering wear resistance, temperature stability up to 180°C, and PFAS-free performance.
High flow print cores

The new AA+ and CC+ print cores, exclusive to the UltiMaker S8, have a new quad-chamber design. Allowing for 2.5x more flow and also help regulate the pressure in the print head for cleaner prints.
UltiMaker PVA Removal Station

Simple post-processing. Faster parts

Usability, Connectivity, and Safety

Designed for professional environments, the S8 Pro Bundle integrates seamlessly into digital workflows while prioritizing user experience and safety.

Usability and Ecosystem Topics:

  • Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly works within the UltiMaker Ecosystem, including:
    • UltiMaker Cura: Industry-leading slicing software with intent profiles and remote printing capabilities.
    • UltiMaker Digital Factory: Cloud-based platform for remote print/printer management, team collaboration, and workflow scaling.
  • Build Plate: Flexible PEI-coated steel build plate secured by magnets and pins for perfect alignment and effortless part removal without tools or glue.
  • Leveling: Advanced active leveling with more accurate inductive sensors and automatic tilt compensation ensures a perfect first layer.
  • Connectivity: Supports Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Ethernet (Gigabit LAN), and USB.

Safety and Security Topics:

  • Air Filtration: Integrated EPA filter removes up to 95% of ultrafine particles (UFPs), ensuring a safer working environment.
  • Chamber: Fully enclosed build chamber enhances both print quality and operational safety.
  • Security: Advanced hardware and firmware security features protect intellectual property and ensure reliable operation in demanding professional settings.

Specs

FAQs

What is the dimensional accuracy of the UltiMaker S8?

The dimensional accuracy is up to ±0.15 mm±0.15% of the feature nominal length. This high level of precision is achieved through new features like the UltiMaker Cheetah motion planner.

What is the maximum print speed of the UltiMaker S8?

The UltiMaker S8 is built for speed, with travel speeds up to 500 mm/s and acceleration up to 50,000 mm/s2.

How many spools does the Material Station hold?

The Material Station holds up to 6 material spools at a time.

Does the Material Station control humidity?

Yes. The Material Station provides a controlled storage environment for the filaments, maintaining a relative humidity typically under 25% (some sources indicate less than 35% or 40% RH) to protect moisture-sensitive materials.

Does the UltiMaker S8 have an air filter?

Yes, the Air Manager is integrated into the S8 Pro Bundle. It removes up to 95% of ultrafine particles (UFPs), making it safer for use in shared spaces.

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