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UltiMaker S8
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Model documentation verified · References checked 2026-10-15, 2026-10-16, 2026-10-17

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Technologies in this record
FFF
Applications in this record
Industrial · Consumer
Material families
ABS · PLA · PETG · Nylon · PC · PVA · CPE · TPU · PP
Entry type
Equipment manufacturer
Documented model years
2011–2025

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UltiMaker technologies represented in this collection.

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UltiMaker Factor 4Factor 4

FDM / FFF

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  1. 2011

    Ultimaker begins

    The project grew from the Protospace FabLab in Utrecht and launched the wooden-frame Original kit.

    Ultimaker Original
    Sources: UltiMaker account of its origins and industry history · Evolution of 3D printing applications
  2. 2013

    Ultimaker 2

    The assembled Ultimaker 2 arrived with a heated build plate.

    Ultimaker 2
    Sources: Evolution of 3D printing applications
  3. 2016

    Dual extrusion

    Ultimaker 3 expanded the range to dual-extrusion workflows.

    Ultimaker 3
    Sources: Evolution of 3D printing applications
  4. 2018

    S-series expansion

    The S5 introduced the professional S-series platform.

    S5
    Sources: Evolution of 3D printing applications
  5. 2022

    MakerBot merger

    Legal closing occurred August 31; the companies announced completion September 13 under the combined UltiMaker name.

    Sources: Stratasys financial filing: MakerBot merger closed August 31, 2022 · Ultimaker and MakerBot announce merger completion
  6. 2023

    S7 and Method XL

    The combined business introduced S7 and the larger Method XL.

    S7 Method XL
    Sources: UltiMaker reflects on 2023 innovation and growth
  7. 2025

    S6 continues the S5 platform

    S6 introduced Cheetah motion planning while retaining S5 accessory compatibility.

    S6
    Sources: UltiMaker S6 launch announcement · UltiMaker S6 June 2025 data sheet

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Expanded named models from the linked portfolio, technical pages and retained documentation. This review does not certify a complete product history, regional availability or current stock.

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Historical means the machine is included for its place in the lineage. It does not by itself establish a discontinuation date or an end to support. Undocumented fields remain marked as not verified.