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S3
The UltiMaker S3 is a FDM 3D printer released in 2019 by UltiMaker, with a build volume of 230×190×200 mm and MSRP of €3,995. Maximum speed — mm/s. Current status: active.
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Technical specifications
| Technology | FDM |
|---|---|
| Build volume | 230×190×200 mm |
| Weight | 14.4 kg |
| Max speed | — |
| Max acceleration | — |
| Max nozzle temp | 280 °C |
| Nozzle material | — |
| Drive | bowden |
| Flow rate | — |
| Max bed temp | 140 °C |
| Bed material | glass |
| Auto-leveling | active automatic |
| Enclosed | No |
| Heated chamber | No |
| AMS compatible | No |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Camera included | Yes () |
| Official slicer | UltiMaker Cura |
| OrcaSlicer support | — |
| Power | 350 W |
| Noise | 50 dB |
What materials can the S3 print?
This comes from four facts on its spec sheet: the nozzle reaches 280 °C, the bed 140 °C, and the machine is open-frame with a bowden extruder. Those four facts decide most of the list: nozzle temperature sets the ceiling on what you can melt, the bed decides whether the first layer sticks, the enclosure keeps large parts from warping, and the extruder type rules flexibles. We don't test the machine — this is guidance derived from verified data, not a guarantee.
In short: it prints PLA, PETG without a fight, and it can reach TPU (flexible), ABS, ASA, Nylon (PA), Policarbonato (PC) with conditions — the detail for each is below.
- PLAYes
Yes. PLA has no special needs: any FDM printer like the S3 prints it out of the box.
- PETGYes
Yes. With a nozzle up to 280 °C and a bed up to 140 °C it comfortably meets PETG's needs.
- TPU (flexible)With caveats
With caveats. It uses a bowden extruder: TPU is possible but slow and jam-prone; prefer harder (high-shore) TPU.
- ABSWith caveats
With caveats. It reaches 280 °C, but it's open-frame: ABS can warp and ventilation is advised. Doable in a draft-free spot or by adding an enclosure.
- ASAWith caveats
With caveats. It reaches 280 °C, but it's open-frame: ASA can warp and ventilation is advised. Doable in a draft-free spot or by adding an enclosure.
- Nylon (PA)With caveats
With caveats. It reaches 280 °C but is open-frame; Nylon warps in drafts and absorbs moisture. Enclosure + drying almost mandatory. For carbon-fibre variants, use a hardened-steel nozzle.
- Policarbonato (PC)With caveats
With caveats. It has the temperature (280 °C) but is open-frame; PC warps badly without an enclosure. Only with one added. For carbon-fibre variants, use a hardened-steel nozzle.
| Material | Prints it? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | Yes | Yes. PLA has no special needs: any FDM printer like the S3 prints it out of the box. |
| PETG | Yes | Yes. With a nozzle up to 280 °C and a bed up to 140 °C it comfortably meets PETG's needs. |
| TPU (flexible) | With caveats | With caveats. It uses a bowden extruder: TPU is possible but slow and jam-prone; prefer harder (high-shore) TPU. |
| ABS | With caveats | With caveats. It reaches 280 °C, but it's open-frame: ABS can warp and ventilation is advised. Doable in a draft-free spot or by adding an enclosure. |
| ASA | With caveats | With caveats. It reaches 280 °C, but it's open-frame: ASA can warp and ventilation is advised. Doable in a draft-free spot or by adding an enclosure. |
| Nylon (PA) | With caveats | With caveats. It reaches 280 °C but is open-frame; Nylon warps in drafts and absorbs moisture. Enclosure + drying almost mandatory. For carbon-fibre variants, use a hardened-steel nozzle. |
| Policarbonato (PC) | With caveats | With caveats. It has the temperature (280 °C) but is open-frame; PC warps badly without an enclosure. Only with one added. For carbon-fibre variants, use a hardened-steel nozzle. |
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Specs checked against the sources cited above on 19/06/2026. Confidence in the data: high.