Ultimaker Essentials is a software subscription plan, tailor-made for enterprises with more strict IT policies. With Ultimaker Essentials, we enrich our ecosystem, including Ultimaker Digital Factory, Ultimaker Cura, and Ultimaker Marketplace, with features such as a higher IT security and stability to make our software portfolio a better fit for regulated business environments.
In this way, Ultimaker Essentials allows more organizations to scale the benefits of 3D printing across their business.
Which Version of Ultimaker Essentials is Right for You?
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Ultimaker Cura |
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Pre-configured print profiles
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Advanced settings (over 400)
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Integrated workflow
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Community contributions
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Security assessed
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Increased stability |
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Ultimaker Digital Factory |
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Admin console
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Manage Ultimaker Essentials
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Manage multiple printers
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Queue management
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Remote printing
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Analytics
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Maintenance schedule
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Team sharing
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Security assessed
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Block team sharing outside organization
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Ultimaker Marketplace |
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Access from Ultimaker Cura
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Access online and sync with account
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Verified plugins |
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Only install plugins through Ultimaker Marketplace
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Ultimaker 3D Printing Academy |
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Number of Ultimaker Academy Seats |
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IT admin learning track
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All associate courses
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All courses
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Knowledge base
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Advanced IT knowledge base
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Direct support coverage |
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Deploy and scale enterprise 3D printing
Easy distribution
Distribute software that drives innovation
Now IT can roll-out 3D printing across your business. Distribute software that not only boosts 3D printing innovation, but that's also built based on our commitment to your security.
Here's what's included in an Ultimaker Essentials subscription:
- Ultimaker Cura Enterprise
- Ultimaker Digital Factory
- Ultimaker Marketplace
- Ultimaker 3D Printing Academy
- Plus technical support
Accelerate growth
Deploy 3D printing where you couldn't before
With Ultimaker Essentials, you can now deploy our full 3D printing platform across regulated enterprise environments. Use the Ultimaker Digital Factory to increase productivity and efficiency, and 3D print easily with advanced material profiles via the managed Marketplace.
Support that works for you
360-degree business support
Documentation, e-learning, or direct support – we've got you covered. Whether you're new to 3D printing technology or just need some guidance, we can help, with a stable, end-to-end 3D printing platform that works inside your existing infrastructure.
Ultimaker Cura Enterprise
The world's best slicing software – ready for enterprise 3D printing
Distribution
Distribute software that drives innovation
Ultimaker Cura Enterprise makes distribution and management easy for IT professionals. Packaged for businesses in MSI format, Ultimaker Cura Enterprise can be configured and managed with cross-platform systems distribution.
Stable software
Keep your infrastructure rock-solid
Ultimaker Cura Enterprise receives two updates a year. These are thoroughly tested by our community and ensure the most stable desktop application. We support updates for 12 months after release (including security patches and bug fixes).
Continuous security
Your security is our priority
Each release of Ultimaker Cura Enterprise is independently scanned, tested, and analyzed for vulnerabilities. We publish a summary of that report and commit to continuously improving security.
Ultimaker Digital Factory
Maximize 3D printing efficiency at scale
Group printers
Manage multiple printers
Manage multiple printers based on your workflow. See an overview of printers, material configurations, print jobs, and firmware versions for easy printer management.
Workflow
Oversee a remote 3D printing workflow
Wherever you are, send secure print jobs via the cloud to Ultimaker 3D printers on your network. Then stay informed of print progress thanks to remote device monitoring.
Queue
Queue print jobs
Schedule print jobs from a centralized queue for maximum production uptime. Stay informed on print progress, printer status, and reprint from the job history to avoid re-slicing.
Team sharing
Optimize 3D printing efficiency with team sharing
Share 3D printers among teams within your business with granular control. By combining and supplying 3D printing resources, you can help teams optimize their production.
Analytics
Gain deep insight from printing analytics
See the big picture of your 3D printing process through detailed analytics. Optimize your workflow by monitoring printer idle time, time in queue for print jobs, material usage, and more.
Ultimaker Marketplace
Build your tailor-made 3D printing workflow
Plugins
Verified plugins for secure customization
With the managed Ultimaker Marketplace, users can download plugins to improve their 3D printing workflow. But only verified plugins are available – to increase infrastructure stability and security.
Security
Know your plugins are verified and secure
Verified plugin installation can only be done through the Marketplace. Installing unofficial and unverified plugins indirectly is restricted for increased protection.
Support and IT learning
360-degree business support – and the knowledge to implement it
Support
Get the answers you need
For any software query, Ultimaker Essentials includes direct email support with an Ultimaker technician (English only). Plus, access a built-in knowledge base to make it easy to find answers instantly.
This means you can add an efficient 3D printing platform to your system with confidence.
Training
Ultimaker Academy
The Ultimaker 3D Printing Academy is a flexible learning platform that teaches you the ins and outs of 3D printing, spotlighting its value – whenever, wherever. Courses created by Ultimaker's experts enable you to train your users with leveled, role-specific certifications, ensuring your organization is using 3D printing technology to maximum effect.
Get onboarded and learn to support Essentials users with the Ultimaker 3D Printing Academy for IT admins. Learn best practices for installing and maintaining a productive 3D printing platform for a full enterprise IT solution.
