Author: Brent Imhoff

Formlabs Fuse 1 On-Demand Webinar

Post author By Brent Imhoff
Post date June 28, 2021

Fuse 1 Product and Workflow Overview

Bring the industrial power of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) into your workshop with an affordable, compact system for prototyping and production-ready nylon parts. The Fuse 1 and Fuse Sift deliver high-quality parts at as little as a tenth of the cost when compared to competing systems. In this on-demand webinar, we provide an overview of the Formlabs Fuse 1 system, along with detailing a number of applications. Watch now to learn more about:

How the Fuse 1 system provides high productivity and throughput, with minimal downtime
How Formlabs developed an approach for SLS 3D printing focused on simplifying powder management and delivering consistent parts
Potential applications for medical prosthetic devices and low batch production
More…

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Formlabs SLS Fuse 1

The Fuse 1 brings the industrial power of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) to your benchtop, providing prototyping and production at a tenth of the cost of existing SLS machines.

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Design Validation

SmartSlice is a plug-in for Ultimaker Cura that empowers users to perform validation and optimization of print parameters based on end-use requirements.

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Parts on Demand

Get fast, on-demand manufacturing and rapid prototyping. Dynamism’s online 3D printing service is fast, easy, and allows access to multiple printing technologies.

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Tags Engineering, Formlabs, Fuse 1, manufacturing, SLS, Webinar

Healthcare Manufacturing

Optimized Orthopedic Aids Created With SmartSlice for Cura

Post author By Brent Imhoff
Post date June 22, 2021

Validate Service Performance Using Intelligent Software

By integrating SmartSlice for Cura software into their current production process, adViva was able to save print time and materials, while improving the overall strength of their final mold. This unique piece of software uses Finite Element Analysis to validate slicing settings and selected material, while simulating forces that a part will encounter during usage. Download the case study now to learn their process of custom prosthetic generation, which details how they were able to:

Increase throughput utilizing existing equipment
Save 50 days of print time throughout a year-long cycle
Reduce material usage by over 13 kilograms in a year
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Tags Cura, Engineering, Healthcare, manufacturing, SmartSlice, Software

3D Printing

Loading Filament On The Ultimaker 2+ Connect

Post author By Brent Imhoff
Post date June 15, 2021

Before you can start printing on the Ultimaker S3/S5, you need to load materials into the printer. For the first use, it is recommended to use the spools of Tough PLA and PVA that come with the Ultimaker S3/S5.

Getting Started

Before you can start printing on the Ultimaker 2+ Connect, you need to load material into the printer. For the first use, it is recommended to use the spools of Tough PLA that comes with the Ultimaker 2+ Connect.

Mount The Material Spool

01

Place the spool with the material on the spool holder. Make sure to put it with the material in a counter-clockwise direction, so that the material can enter the feeder from the bottom.

02

Wait for the Ultimaker 2+ to heat up the nozzle. This will ensure the material can flow through the nozzle while the printer feeds filament.

Insert Material Into Feeder

01

Insert the material into the feeder and gently push it until the material is grabbed by the feeder and is visible in the Bowden tube. Select confirm to continue.

02

Confirm when the new material extrudes from the nozzle.

Tags 2+ Connect, FFF, Ultimaker

3D Printing

Ultimaker 2+ Connect Unboxing and Setup

Post author By Brent Imhoff
Post date June 15, 2021

The Ultimaker 2+ Connect comes in reusable, durable packaging, specially designed to protect your 3D printer. Ensure you save your packaging, it will be required to send the machine in should it require warranty service and will ensure the safety of your machine when changing locations.

Follow the steps below to unpack your Ultimaker 2+ Connect:

01

Place the box on the ground.

02

Remove the plastic locking clips from the lower section of the box.

03

Holding the handles, lift the upper section of the box, and place it aside.

04

Take the quick start guide, safety and warranty information booklet, accessory box, and a spool of filament off the upper cardboard piece.

05

Remove the upper cardboard section and four foam pieces.

06

Carefully lift the Ultimaker 2+ Connect out of the bottom cardboard section and foam pieces.

07

Place the printer on a flat surface.

What Is Included With Your Printer

The Ultimaker 2+ Connect is supplied with several hardware accessories. Check if all these items are included before continuing:

Accessories

Glass plate
Spool holder
Power adapter and cable
Ethernet cable
USB stick
Calibration card
0.4 mm nozzle

Consumables

PLA Silver Metallic 750 g
Glue stick
Oil
Grease

Tools

Hex screwdriver 2 mm
Hex key 2.5 mm
Nozzle wrench
Print head calibration aid

Documents

Quick start guide
Safety and warranty information

Get to Know Your Printer

Familiarize yourself with the different components of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect. Throughout our documentation, these terms will be used frequently.

Hardware Installation and Setup

01

Insert the spool holder into the back panel and push until it snaps into place.

02

Open the front build plate clamps to insert the glass plate.

03

Slide the glass plate into the rear build plate clamps, then close the front clamps.

04

Connect the power cable to the printer with the flat side facing down and the other end to a power outlet.

Quick Links

Unboxing Directions
Included Accessories
Ultimaker 2+ Connect Components
Hardware Install and Setup

Tags 2+ Connect, FFF, Ultimaker

3D Printing

Ultimaker Support Resources

Post author By Brent Imhoff
Post date June 15, 2021

Ultimaker S5

Support Topics

Ultimaker S3

Support Topics

Ultimaker 2+ Connect

Support Topics

Tags 2+ Connect, FFF, S3, S5, Ultimaker

3D Printing

Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager Installation

Post author By Brent Imhoff
Post date June 15, 2021

The Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager gives you more confidence and setup flexibility. Designed to increase user safety, it removes up to 95% of ultrafine particles and shields users from hot and moving components. This is an excellent addition to any office or education-focused environment.

The Air Manager is delivered in separate components, which can be installed in a few easy steps.

01

Align the filter housing with the back of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect.

02

Guide the Bowden tube and print head cable into the slot.

03

Push down on the filter housing until it clicks firmly into place.

04

Gently push the filter completely into the filter housing, with the tab facing down.

05

Place the cover over the filter housing and align it with the top panel; ensure there are no gaps between the cover and the printer.

06

Connect the Air Manager cable to the port at the back of the Air Manager and ensure it is secure with the clip.

07

Guide the Air Manager cable around the left side of the spool holder.

08

Plug the cable into the OUT port at the back of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect.

09

Take the front enclosure and place the hinge profile on the front panel as shown.

10

Push the handle against the panel; the magnet will hold the front enclosure in place when closed.

The front enclosure must be installed when the Ultimaker 2+ Connect is printing. To remove the print, or for certain maintenance procedures, the front enclosure must be removed. This can be conveniently placed on the top of the printer, resting against the Air Manager cover.

Familiarize yourself with the different components of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager. Throughout our documentation, these terms will be used frequently.

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3D Printing

Ultimaker S3 / S5 Unboxing and Setup

Post author By Brent Imhoff
Post date June 15, 2021

The Ultimaker S3 and S5 come in reusable, durable packaging, specially designed to protect your 3D printer. Ensure you save your packaging, it will be required to send the machine in should it require warranty service and will ensure the safety of your machine when changing locations.

Follow the steps below to unpack your Ultimaker S3 / S5:

01

Place the box on the ground.

02

Remove the clamp clips from the print head.

03

Holding the handles, lift the upper section of the box to reveal the printer.

04

Lift the top foam section away from the printer, pulling the print-head cable-free.

05

Remove the cardboard insert with the materials from the top of the printer.

06

Place the printer on a flat surface.

07

Slide the center seal at the bottom of the glass doors to one side, and then remove all of the remaining seals.

08

Carefully open the glass doors and take out the accessory box and foam pieces from inside the printer.

09

Remove the plastic protection from the touchscreen.

What Is Included With Your Printer

Accessories

Glass build plate
Spool holder with material guide
Power cable
Ethernet cable
USB stick
Print core AA 0.4
Print core BB 0.4
XY calibration sheet
Calibration card
Nozzle cover (3x)

Consumables

Tough PLA (750 g)
PVA (750 g)
Glue stick
Oil
Grease

Tools

Hex screwdriver 2 mm

Get to Know Your Printer

Familiarize yourself with the different components of the Ultimaker S5/S3. Throughout our documentation these terms will be used frequently.

1. Glass door(s)

2. Print head

3. Build plate

4. Build plate clamps

5. Touchscreen

6. USB port

7. Feeder 2

8. Bowden tubes

9. Feeder 1

10. Power socket and switch

11. Ethernet port

12. Double spoolholder with NFC cable

13. NFC socket

Hardware Setup Directions

Install the Bowden Tubes (Ultimaker S5 Only)

01

Remove the clamp clips from the print head.

02

Insert the Bowden tubes. The Bowden tubes connect to the corresponding numbers on the print head and feeder.

03

Secure the Bowden tubes with the clamp clips.

04

Fit the print head cable clips onto Bowden tube 2.

Attach bowden tube 2 to print head cable

Install and Connect the NFC Spool Holder

01

Insert the spool holder into the back panel and push until it snaps into place.

02

Secure the cable from the spool holder behind the cable clips in the back panel.

03

Connect the cable to the NFC socket at the back of the printer.

Install the Glass Build Plate

01

Open the glass doors.

02

Open the two build plate clamps at the front of the build plate.

03

Gently slide the glass plate onto the build plate and ensure that it snaps into the build plate clamps at the back.

04

Close the two build plate clamps at the front to secure the glass build plate and close the glass doors.

Plug-In and Power On!

01

Connect the power cable to the power socket at the back of the Ultimaker S5.

02

Plug the other side of the cable into a wall outlet.

03

Turn on the power switch near the power connection on the printer.

A World of Resources Available to You

Whether you are new to 3D printing or an expert with years under your belt, you can never have too many resources. View our full support and resource section for various OEM’s here.

Next Steps

Loading filament

Model Preparation and Slicing

Cura and other slicing programs transform a CAD model (STL, OBJ, 3MF) into a set of machine instructions that tell your printer how to create your model.

Removing Prints

After your print has completed, it will need to removed from the glass build plate. There are a few separate techniques to accomplish this, and each can have advantages depending on the specific part and whether any additional adhesives were used.

Quick Links

Unboxing Directions
Items Included With Your Printer
Ultimaker S5 Components
Ultimaker S3 Components
Setup Directions
Unboxing & Setup Video
Next Steps

Tags FFF, S3, S5, Ultimaker

3D Printing

Recommended Maintenance For Ultimaker 2+ Connect

Post author By Brent Imhoff
Post date June 15, 2021

Maintenance Schedule

To keep your Ultimaker 2+ Connect in optimal condition, we recommend the following maintenance schedule, based on 1,500 printing hours per year. If you are printing more than 1,500 hours per year be sure to adjust your maintenance schedule accordingly.

Click the link for each support topic for detailed instructions in how to accomplish your task.

Monthly Maintenance Schedule

Quarterly Maintenance Schedule

Yearly Maintenance Schedule

Quick Links

Monthly Maintenance
Quarterly Maintenance
Yearly Maintenance

Tags 2+ Connect, FFF, Maintenance, Ultimaker

3D Printing

Ultimaker Error Codes and Solutions

Post author By Brent Imhoff
Post date June 15, 2021

Your Ultimaker printer has multiple sensors and safety features built in to help ensure your printer is operating correctly and safely. This page will show the common error codes along with links to guides on how to resolve the situation.

Ultimaker S Series Error Codes

Difference between detected height of both PrintCores exceeds realistic values

ER27 – Unspecified error

ER28 – Print core max temp

ER29 – Print core min temp

ER30 – Build plate max temp

ER31 – Print core heater error

ER32 – Z axis stuck or limit switch broken

ER33 – X or Y axis stuck or limit switch broken

ER34 – Print head communication error

ER35 – I2C communication error

ER36 – Safety circuit error

ER37 – Print head sensor error

ER38 – Active leveling correction failed

ER39 – Incorrect print temperature specified

ER40 – Incorrect build plate temperature specified

ER41 – Motion controller failed to update

ER42 – Print job not suitable for printer

ER43 – Flow sensor error

ER44 – Unable to download firmware due to lack of space on printer

ER45 – Capacitive sensor low performance or interference detected

ER50 – Unexpected filament position in Material Station

ER51 – Filament too short for use with Material Station

ER52 – Decoupler obstructed

ER53 – Filament too short for use with Material Station

ER54 – Filament loading unsuccessful

ER55 – Filament too short for use with Material Station

ER56 – Printer feeder filament pickup unsuccessful

ER57 – Material Station filament loading error

ER58 – Material Station could not react to Ultimaker S5 Printing

ER59 – Material Station could not react to the Ultimaker S5 during unloading

ER60 – Prefeeder unable to move filament during startup

ER61 – Material Station failed to unload material

ER62 – Filament sensor error

ER63 – Unknown error

ER64 – Cannot select / grayed out material on Material Station

ER65 – Flow sensor error

ER66 – Decouplers not calibrated

ER67 – Dehumidifier is not working correctly

ER68 – The humidity in the Material Station is high

ER70 – An expected error occurred during unloading material from bay X from extruder X

ER71 – Printcore EEPROM read zero

ER80 – Expected Air Manager is missing

ER86 – Air Manager fan is unable to rotate at the desired speed

ER998 – An unspecified error has occurred

ER999 – An unspecified error has occurred

The material failed to load wizard

Ultimaker 2+ Connect Error Codes

ER201 – Detected nozzle temperature is invalid

ER202 – The print head is not heating up steadily

ER203 – The detected build plate temperature is invalid

ER204 – Z axis stuck or limit switch broken

ER205 – X or Y axis is stuck or limit switch is broken

ER206 – Detected move outside normal volume. Please reslice your print.

ER207 – There was a serial communication within the electronics

ER208 – There was a communication error

ER209 – Detected error within the electronics

ER210 – Detected error with the power supply

ER211 – There was a communication error in the printer

ER212 – Your file could not be processed. Please provide a valid print file and do not remove the USB drive before the print is started

ER213 – An error occured while reading the print file. Please reslice your print

ER214 – Missing SD card

Tags 2+ Connect, Error Codes, FFF, S3, S5, Ultimaker

3D Printing

Ultimaker S-Line Maintenance Recommendations

Post author By Brent Imhoff
Post date June 15, 2021

Maintenance Schedule

To keep your Ultimaker S-line printer in optimal condition, the following maintenance schedule is recommended and is based on an expected 1,500 printing hours per year. If you are printing more or less hours in a year, adjust your maintenance schedule accordingly.

Click on a link for directions on how to perform that specific piece of maintenance.