📘 Description The UltiMaker S6 is the next evolution in UltiMaker’s S-Line, delivering professional dual-extrusion 3D printing with advanced material handling and flexibility. Designed for reliability, precision, and ease of use, the S6 expands on the S3 by offering more print core options, enhanced build plate flexibility, and seamless integration into professional workflows.
With the choice of glass or flexible build plates, engineers and designers can optimize prints for adhesion, part removal, and surface quality. Like the S3, it’s equipped with a swappable print core system (AA, BB, CC), enabling reliable printing of standard filaments, soluble supports, and composite materials such as carbon fiber and glass-filled polymers.
Specifications
Build Volume: 230 × 190 × 200 mm (9 × 7.4 × 7.9 in) Extrusion: Dual extrusion with swappable print cores (AA, BB, CC) Layer Resolution: 20–600 microns Nozzle Options: 0.25, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 mm Filament Diameter: 2.85 mm (open material system) Interface: 4.7” Color Touchscreen Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, UltiMaker Digital Factory Camera: Built-in camera for remote monitoring & timelapse Build Plate Options: Glass build plate or flexible steel build plate system Power Source: 110–240 VAC Noise Level: ~50 dB (office/classroom friendly) Use Case: Prototyping, engineering, composites, functional parts Environment: Design studios, engineering labs, schools, small-to-medium businesses
⚙️ Key Features
Dual Extrusion: Complex geometries, soluble supports, or dual-color prints
Print Core Flexibility: AA for general filaments, BB for soluble supports, CC for composites
Flexible Build Plate System: Choose between glass or flex steel plates for tailored results
Open Material System: Works with UltiMaker + third-party 2.85 mm filaments
High Precision: Layer resolution down to 20 microns
Heated Bed with Active Leveling: Strong adhesion, consistent results
Touchscreen Interface: Simple setup and control
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, UltiMaker Digital Factory
Built-In Camera: Remote monitoring and timelapse recording
Quiet Operation: ~50 dB, suitable for classrooms/offices
🪟 Glass vs. Flexible Build Plate
Feature
Glass Build Plate
Flexible Steel Build Plate
Surface Finish
Smooth bottom finish
Slightly textured bottom finish
Adhesion
Excellent for PLA and general materials
Enhanced grip for engineering/composite filaments
Part Removal
Requires cooling before removal (manual lift)
Easy removal by flexing the plate
Durability
Long-lasting, scratch-resistant
Replaceable surface, less prone to breakage
Best For
Visual models, prototypes, educational prints
Functional parts, composites, frequent printing
🔍 Model Comparison
Model
Build Volume
Key Difference
Best For
UltiMaker S3
230 × 190 × 200 mm
Compact, dual extrusion
Desktop prototyping & education
UltiMaker S6
230 × 190 × 200 mm
Glass & flexible plate options, wider material handling
Prototyping & composites printing
UltiMaker S5
330 × 240 × 300 mm
Larger build volume
Bigger prototypes & tooling
UltiMaker S7
330 × 240 × 300 mm
Enhanced air management & flexible plate standard
Advanced materials & reliability
🧰 Ideal Applications
Prototyping and product design
Composite part fabrication (carbon fiber, glass-filled materials)
