UltiMaker Cura: Powerful, easy-to-use 3D printing software

Trusted by millions of users, UltiMaker Cura is the world’s most popular 3D printing software. Prepare prints with a few clicks, integrate with CAD software for an easier workflow, or dive into custom settings for in-depth control.

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What makes UltiMaker Cura the most advanced 3D printer software?

Slicing features

At the heart of UltiMaker Cura is its powerful, open-source slicing engine, built through years of expert in-house development and user contributions.

Intent profiles print specific applications at the click of a button
Recommended profiles tested for thousands of hours ensure reliable results
‘Custom mode’ gives over 400 settings for granular control
Regular updates constantly improve features and printing experience

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An Ultimaker Cura experience that keeps your infrastructure rock-solid

Ultimaker Cura Enterprise delivers stability and security with features that are tailor-made for businesses.

Utimaker Cura Enterprise can be deployed, configured, and managed with cross-platform systems distribution
Ultimaker Cura Enterprise receives two updates a year. These are thoroughly tested by our community and ensure the most stable desktop application. We support updates for 12 months after release (including security patches and bug fixes)
Each release of Ultimaker Cura Enterprise is independently scanned, tested, and analyzed for vulnerabilities. We publish a summary of that report and we commit to continuously improving security

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Now part of the UltiMaker platform

Add these features to your UltiMaker 3D printer

Backup & sync your materials & plugins

Save projects to the Digital Library

Access 3D printing e-learning courses

Join a community of 40,000+ active users

Explore the new features of Cura 5

Download 3D model files to test the latest slicing improvements

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Seamless CAD integration

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Ready to get started? Watch our six-minute introduction to learn your way around the key features of UltiMaker Cura.

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3D printers that simply work

Our award-winning 3D printers are robust, reliable, and easy to use. They deliver quality parts time and again. Designed and tested to run 24/7, they allow you to achieve the results you need more quickly and easily.

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Software ready for Industry 4.0

Trusted by millions of users across 14 languages, UltiMaker Cura slices your model and integrates with any workflow through Marketplace plugins. Then scale production and digital distribution with Ultimaker Digital Factory.

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Material choice like never before

UltiMaker offers the widest material choice on the market. Through our Material Alliance, choose the perfect filament for your application – from advanced polymers to carbon fiber composites.

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Support dedicated to your success

Wherever you are in the world, Ultimaker support is close by. Our global network of service partners offer professional installation, training, and maintenance in your language and time zone.

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