UltiMaker S6 3D Printer Delivers Up to 4x Faster Print Times

UltiMaker's S6 3D printer supports over 300 materials and is backward compatible with the S5 series.
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May 6, 2026
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UltiMaker S6 3D Printer Delivers Up to 4x Faster Print Times

The UltiMaker S6 is a dual-extrusion FDM 3D printer designed for engineers, manufacturing teams, and maintenance crews supporting production, functional prototyping, and on-demand repairs.

Print speeds reach up to 20 in/s (500 mm/s) with 2,000 in/s² (50,000 mm/s²) acceleration, driven by the Cheetah motion planner, which optimizes tool paths for up to 4x faster print times compared to its predecessor. 

Dual extrusion is supported by a single material station serving both print heads to maximize uptime. Two build plate options are available: a flexible plate for broad application versatility and a glass plate suited for medical or food-packaging applications where enhanced hygiene is a factor.

The S6 is fully backward compatible with the S5. Material stations, air managers, print cores, and materials are interchangeable across the entire S series. Previously sliced parts can be reused in larger manufacturing operations without recreating files.

The S6 is the first printer in the UltiMaker lineup backed by a 24-month warranty—double the standard term, though warranty terms vary by region.

The printer integrates with UltiMaker Cura and UltiMaker Digital Factory. Cura Cloud, available through Digital Factory, allows users to slice, manage, and print remotely. The S6 supports over 300 printing materials.

It's manufactured at UltiMaker's facilities in the Netherlands, which are certified under ISO 9001 for Quality Management and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management.

Features:

  • Print speeds up to 20 in/s (500 mm/s) with 2,000 in/s² (50,000 mm/s²) acceleration
  • Cheetah motion planner optimizes movement for up to 4x faster print times vs. predecessor
  • Dual extrusion with a single material station serving both print heads
  • Choice of flexible or glass build plate
  • Backward compatible with S5; interchangeable material stations, air managers, print cores, and materials across the S series
  • Previously sliced parts are reusable without file recreation
  • Compatible with UltiMaker Cura and Digital Factory software
  • Cura Cloud support for remote slicing, management, and printing
  • Supports 300+ printing materials
  • 24-month warranty (varies by region)
  • Manufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified conditions

UltiMaker
New York, NY
(347) 334-6800
[email protected]
ultimaker.com

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