
Ultimaker to showcase new Ultimaker S3 and S5 Pro Bundle at TCT Asia 2020 in Shanghai
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Originally reported by 南极熊
Ultimaker, the global leader in desktop FDM/FFF 3D printing, announced it will exhibit its latest hardware at TCT Asia 2020, taking place February 19-21 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The company will showcase the Ultimaker S3, a compact professional printer with a 230x190x200mm build volume designed for complex geometries, and the Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle, which integrates the S5 printer with a material station and air manager for continuous, enclosed production. Both systems support Ultimaker's open material ecosystem, including engineering-grade polymers such as polycarbonate, nylon, and composites, and are paired with the latest version of Ultimaker Cura software for workflow optimization.
This product showcase at TCT Asia underscores Ultimaker's strategy to deepen its presence in the Chinese and broader Asian additive manufacturing market, where polymer desktop systems are increasingly adopted for rapid prototyping, tooling, and short-run production. The S3 and S5 Pro Bundle target the gap between entry-level desktop printers and industrial polymer systems like those from Stratasys (FDM) and HP (Multi Jet Fusion), offering a mid-range solution with open material compatibility. Ultimaker's focus on software integration and material partnerships positions it as a key enabler for design-to-production workflows in sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial tooling, where fast iteration and material flexibility are critical.
For buyers evaluating desktop polymer AM systems, the Ultimaker S3 and S5 Pro Bundle provide a clear upgrade path from hobbyist-grade printers to reliable, office-friendly production tools. The open filament system remains a differentiator against closed-ecosystem competitors, though users should verify material profiles for specific engineering applications. Ultimaker's continued investment in Asian trade shows like TCT Asia signals its intent to capture a larger share of the region's growing polymer AM services and prototyping demand.
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