Description
UltiMaker Factor 4 industrial 3D printer
Introducing the UltiMaker Factor 4 3D printer. A new industrial-grade 3D printer offers high reliability, repeatability and performance. Factor 4 technical capabilities will help you optimize your production, simplify your processes and ensure business continuity.
Factor 4 highlights
More than 13 years of experience in innovation, accessibility and openness have resulted in the new UltiMaker Factor 4.
Factor 4 3D printer main benefits include versatility and quality, which means a quick return on investment. This printer improves production with its triple-insulated chamber and direct dual extrusion, as well as an automated material handling system to maintain filament quality.
The Factor 4 also delivers high quality results every time, regardless of the size of the project. With built-in technologies, it delivers the highest print accuracy of any UltiMaker printer.
- Designed for industrial production.
- The print volume is 330*240*300 mm.
- Double extrusion with direct drive.
- Actively controlled temperature of the print chamber, chamber with three-layer thermal insulation.
- Reliability, repeatability of results and verification.
- Wide availability of materials: 14+ UltiMaker filaments, open support for 200+ third-party technical materials.
- High temperature printing range up to 340 °C.
- Automated material supply system with low relative humidity support.
- Built-in print process report.
- An investment in the future – versatility and quality for a fast return on investment.
- Highly modular design for quick and easy repairs.
UltiMaker Factor 4: the next level of industrial 3D printing
The Factor 4 is built for production – it delivers reliability, repeatability and verification with every print. With support for technical materials, direct dual extrusion, and built-in print process reporting, this printer achieves unmatched predictability and minimal variance.
Additionally, the Factor 4 supports direct-drive extrusion for flexible materials, enabling you to quickly transition from highly flexible materials to strong composites. Its rigid H-bridge design and direct-drive printhead enable fast two-material printing with high temperatures of up to 340 °C.
Engineering printing with more than 300 materials
- Extensive material support. 14+ UltiMaker filaments, plus an open platform to support 200+ third-party engineering materials.
- Direct double extrusion. For creating complex parts from a variety of materials: engineering, flexible from TPU 95A to TPU 70A, UltiMaker PLA, Tough PLA, PETG, PET CF, new PPS CF, etc.
- Controlled temperature inside the fully enclosed chamber. Ensures consistent print quality even with high-strength materials.
- High accuracy. ± 0.2 mm or ± 0.2% of the nominal length.
- Low dispersion. < 10% in extrusion speed and mechanical properties.
- Built-in report on the printing process. A detailed report on the deviation of extrusion parameters from the nominal values, their
- location and severity in the 3D model – after each print job. For detailed inspection and quality control.
- Modular design. For easy maintenance and minimal downtime.
- Open system. Compatible with a wide range of materials and software.
- Air purification. Independently tested to remove up to 95% of ultrafine particles for improved air quality.
Factor 4 advantages
- Increased productivity. Increase production speed and efficiency with a dual extruder, utilizing the entire work surface for dual printing.
- Improved quality. Create reliable and repeatable parts.
- Reduced costs. Reduced downtime and material costs.
- Expanded capabilities. Access to a wider range of materials and applications.
- An investment in the future. Modular design and regular updates ensure durability and relevance.
Factor 4 is used for:
- Production of small series of auxiliary components.
- Creation of production tools and fixtures.
- Production of reliable spare parts.
- Development of functional engineering prototypes.
Factor 4 is the perfect choice for:
- Manufacturers looking for a reliable and productive 3D printer for mass production.
- Engineers who design complex parts and need to print with a wide range of materials.
- Research laboratories that need a 3D printer with high accuracy and repeatability.
Interchangeable print cores to match your application and material
UltiMaker print cores feature a quick-change design and an EEPROM chip. They are Cura recognized and can be quickly replaced without tools to meet the requirements of any print job, increasing efficiency and reducing downtime.
Type | Nozzle diameter | Max. temperature | Materials |
AA | 0.25, 0.4, 0.8 | 280 °C | For Polyamide 6, TPU, PC, ABS, PETG |
BB | 0.4, 0.8 | 280 °C | PVA and other water-soluble materials |
CC | 0.4, 0.6 | 300 °C | Composites, metal |
DD | 0.4 | 280 °C | Ultrafuse support materials, ceramics |
HT | 0.6 | 340 °C | High temperature composites, PPS CF, PEKK-A |
Specifications
Printing technology | FDM |
Construction field (mm) | 330*240*300 |
Construction field for double printing (mm) | 330*240*300 |
Plastic diameter (mm) | 2.85 |
Number of extruders | 2 |
Maximum nozzle temperature (°C) | 340 |
Printing camera type | Closed |
Camera heating | Yes |
Plastic drying | Yes |
Feeding mechanism type | Direct |
Layer height (micron) | Nozzle 0.25 mm: 150 – 60 / Nozzle 0.4 mm: 200 – 20 / Nozzle 0.6 mm: 300 – 20 / Nozzle 0.8 mm: 600 – 20 |
Extruder construction type | Replaceable print cores, automatic nozzle lift system and flood detection |
Nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.25 / 0.4 / 0.6 / 0.8 |
Positioning accuracy (μm) | XY: 6.9; Z: 2.5 |
Print accuracy (μm) | 200 |
Platform heating | Yes |
Maximum platform temperature (°C) | 120 |
Material of the platform | Flexible steel plate with PEI coating |
Supported materials | 14+ UltiMaker materials, 250+ Marketplace materials |
Operating noise, dB | < 50 |
Air filter | Replaceable HEPA 13 filter |
Management | 7″ color touch screen |
Features | Dual Extruder, Interchangeable Print Cores, Automatic Nozzle Lift System, Flood Detection, Red Stop Button, Open Door Sensor |
Supported file types | STL, OBJ, X3D, 3MF, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, G, GCODE, GCODE.gz, UFP |
Software | UltiMaker Cura, UltiMaker Digital Factory. Integration of plugins: SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor |
Connection | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), Ethernet, USB |
Power requirements | 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 6A |
Output power | 600 W |
System requirements | Windows 7 (64-bit), MacOS X 10.12, OpenGL 2.1, 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended) |
Warranty period (months) | 12 |
Net weight (kg) | 120,0 |
Weight Brutto (kg) | 137,0 |
Assembled dimensions (mm) | 695×605×1287 |
Package dimensions (mm) | 760×800×1587 |
Working environment temperature range (°C) | 18 – 34 |
Humidity range of the working Environment (%) | 30 – 70 |
Storage temperature (°C) | 5 – 40 |
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