Ultimaker S6

Faster, Smarter, More Accessible 3D Printing
UltiMaker S6 – Professional Performance with Smart Automation

The UltiMaker S6 builds on the award-winning legacy of the S5 with breakthrough productivity and smarter automation. Featuring the Cheetah motion planner, dual high-flow print cores, and an optional PEI-coated flexible build plate, the S6 empowers professionals to create functional, high-performance prints at up to 4x the speed—without sacrificing accuracy.

With a large 13 x 9.4 x 11.8 in build volume, the S6 supports complex, multi-material prints for prototypes, tooling, and end-use applications. Seamless integration with UltiMaker Cura and Digital Factory streamlines your workflow from file prep to fleet management.

Key Features

  • UltiMaker Cheetah Motion Planner: Up to 500 mm/s travel speed and 50,000 mm/s² acceleration
  • Print Accuracy: Delivers consistent ±0.15 mm dimensional tolerance
  • Dual High-Flow Print Cores: Exclusive AA+ and CC+ cores with 2.5x greater flow for cleaner, faster prints
  • Optional Flexible Build Plate: PEI-coated for easy part removal and perfect alignment with 25 magnets and 4 pins
  • Composite-Ready Dual Extrusion: Combine abrasive and support materials with minimal waste
  • Updated Feeder System: Hardened, grip-enhanced feeder module from UltiMaker Factor 4
  • Optional EPA Filter: Removes up to 95% of ultrafine particles with fully enclosed build chamber

Specifications

  • Build Volume: 13 x 9.4 x 11.8 in
  • Assembled Dimensions: 19.5 x 23 x 30.7 in
  • Print Technology: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
  • Compatible Filament Diameter: 2.85 mm
  • Weight: 64.2 lbs
  • Power Output: 500 W

Printer Properties

  • Layer Resolution:
    • 0.25 mm nozzle: 150–60 micron
    • 0.4 mm nozzle: 200–20 micron
    • 0.6 mm nozzle: 300–20 micron
    • 0.8 mm nozzle: 600–20 micron
  • XYZ Resolution: 6.9, 6.9, 2.5 micron
  • Feeder Type: Dual-geared, reinforced for composite materials
  • Display: 4.7-inch color touchscreen
  • Print Head: Dual extrusion with auto-nozzle lifting, swappable cores
  • Nozzle Sizes: 0.25 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm

Operational Parameters

  • Nozzle Temp: 180–280 °C
  • Nozzle Heat-Up Time: < 2 minutes
  • Operating Sound: < 51 dBA
  • Build Plate Leveling: Advanced active leveling
  • Build Plate: Glass, optional PEI-coated steel flex plate
  • Build Plate Heat-Up: < 5 min (20 to 60 °C)
  • Ambient Operating Temp: 15–32 °C (59–90 °F)
  • Non-Operating Temp: 0–32 °C (32–90 °F)

Software & Ecosystem

  • Included Software: UltiMaker Cura (prep), Digital Factory (management)
  • Supported OS: macOS, Windows, Linux
  • Plugins: SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor
  • Supported File Types: STL, OBJ, X3D, 3MF, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, GCODE, GCODE.gz, UFP
  • File Transfer: Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Ethernet, USB

Safety & Compliance

  • Certifications: CE, FCC, VPAT, RoHS, REACH, CB, BIS, KC, PSE, RCM, SRRC, MIC, NCC
  • Designed for: Safe, unattended professional use

UltiMaker Metal Expansion Kit

BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse® 17-4 PH (1 kg) BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse® Support Layer (300 g)²

UltiMaker Print Cores

Choose from material-matched print cores, in multiple nozzle sizes.

UltiMaker PVA Removal Station

Just add water to dissolve PVA supports up to four times faster compared with motionless water.

More Information

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Available Materials: 

UltiMaker ABS

UltiMaker ABS filament spool for strong, accurate 3D printed parts
UltiMaker ABS is a durable, impact- and heat-resistant 3D printing filament ideal for prototyping and end-use parts. Designed for strong interlayer adhesion and minimal warping.

CPE

CPE filament for UltiMaker S Series offering toughness and chemical resistance
UltiMaker CPE is a tough, chemical-resistant co-polyester ideal for functional prototypes, custom mechanical parts, and components with complex geometries.

CPE+

UltiMaker CPE+ is a chemically resistant, high-strength filament with excellent temperature and impact resistance. Ideal for functional prototypes and tough mechanical parts.

Nylon CF Slide

UltiMaker Nylon CF Slide – Low Friction, High Durability
UltiMaker Nylon CF Slide is a carbon fiber-reinforced Nylon 612 copolymer engineered for low-friction, high-wear applications. Ideal for replacing POM, it delivers excellent durability and thermal stability—PFAS-free and ready for industrial motion.

Nylon

UltiMaker Nylon filament designed for functional mechanical components and industrial use
UltiMaker Nylon delivers strength, flexibility, and wear resistance—ideal for functional parts and prototypes. Compatible with UltiMaker S3, S5, S7, and S8 printers.

PC

PC filament for UltiMaker S Series used in high-strength, high-heat engineering applications
UltiMaker PC is a tough, high-temperature-resistant filament ideal for strong, functional parts in demanding engineering environments.

PET Carbon Fiber

PET CF filament for UltiMaker S Series used in tooling and replacement part applications
UltiMaker PET CF is a strong, temperature-resistant composite filament ideal for high-performance applications like tooling, functional prototypes, and replacement parts.

PETG

UltiMaker PETG 3D Printing Materials
UltiMaker PETG is easy to use, chemically resistant, and tough—ideal for functional prototypes, industrial parts, and manufacturing aids printed on S Series 3D printers.

PLA

UltiMaker PLA – Versatile and Easy to Print
PLA (polylactic acid) is versatile, easy to 3D print, and available in 11 colors. It prints reliably with high dimensional accuracy and a quality surface finish. This makes it an ideal material for a range of applications – from detailed prototypes to simple manufacturing jigs and gauges.

PP

UltiMaker PP filament used for industrial-grade flexible and chemical-resistant prints
UltiMaker PP (polypropylene) is a lightweight, chemical-resistant filament ideal for producing durable prototypes, containers, and functional parts with excellent fatigue resistance.

Tough PLA

Functional prototype printed in Tough PLA on an UltiMaker S Series printer
UltiMaker Tough PLA for S Series printers combines the ease of PLA with impact strength similar to ABS—ideal for large functional prints, jigs, fixtures, and complex geometries.

TPU 95A

UltiMaker TPU 95A is a semi-flexible, wear-resistant filament ideal for producing durable prototypes, flexible parts, and impact-absorbing components.