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Friday, March 13, 2015

Ultimaker 2 3D Printer Now Available from Redstack

A new 3D printer is now available from Redstack. The Ultimaker 2 offers a new level of 3D printing, designed to provide incredible quality while still remaining easy to use.

Usability is a key focus of the Ultimaker's design, with the printer ready to go within minutes of being removed from its box. With the elimination of a painful assembly processes, there is little standing between you and your first print.

The Ultimaker 2 has also benefited from a unique development process. Instead of the secrecy that often surrounds high-tech products, the Ultimaker 2 experienced an open source development. This results in a 3D printer that is designed by the people, for the people.

The sharing culture is a defining point of difference for the Ultimaker, especially considering the highly competitive nature of the 3D printing industry. With the access to the printer's source files available during development, the 3D printing community had a direct influence on the final product, making sure the production is bug-free and ready to print.

In terms of filament, the two most popular thermoplastics are supported by the Ultimaker 2. Both ABS and PLA varieties function with the device, giving a degree of flexibility with the plastics available.

Ultimaker have rigorously tested a range of filaments with the printer, and offer a variety that are guaranteed to provide smooth prints every time.

The Ultimaker 2 comes with everything you need to get started straight away, including the necessary cabling, an SD card and most importantly, 0.75kg of filament, so you can start printing straight away.

With a range of 3D design and engineering software solutions available, training and services, Redstack offers everything you need get the most out of your 3D printer. From advanced prototyping to tinkering at home there's a 3D printing solution for users of all levels.

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