Above: Ultimaker Digital Factory print queue interface/Image Credit: Ultimaker Inc.
Ultimaker, one of the world’s leading desktop FDM 3D printer manufacturers, has introduced the overhauled version of its cloud-based printer management solution, called Ultimaker Digital Factory. Ultimaker now offers several new and enhanced features to help maximize 3D printing efficiency at scale. It provides cloud-based tools for remote management of Ultimaker 3D printers and teams.
The users will see several new features in the redesigned Ultimaker Digital Factory. The changes are as mentioned below:
- The process to connect a new printer to Ultimaker Digital Factory is simpler than before,
- Ultimaker Connect and Ultimaker Cloud are now rebranded with the new name, and
- What were previously local area network-only features are now also available in the cloud, so users can control 3D printing workflow remotely.
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ULTIMAKER DIGITAL FACTORY
The heart of the Ultimaker Digital Factory is the 3D printer management system. The Ultimaker Digital Factory is a 3D printed management software by Ultimaker to better manage multiple printers. It is a perfect solution for service bureaus or companies operating print farms.
It offers several features like grouping multiple 3D printers, managing print production and also provides 3D print analytics.
Above: Entering a code to connect a printer to the Ultimaker Digital Factory/Image Credit: Ultimaker Inc.
NEW FEATURES – ULTIMAKER DIGITAL FACTORY
Ultimaker introduced some new features as below:
Improved print queue: Queued print jobs can be controlled on the fly. Users can also rename or disable a printer remotely, or identify it, triggering the frame light to flash.
Update firmware remotely: For future firmware releases, users will be able to push these to printers from a desktop or device
Improved printer connection workflow: Printers can now be connected in a few steps
Ultimaker aims to regularly roll out new features that may be completely new or developed on the basis of user feedback.
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