UltiMaker’s Factor 4 Plus has been launched as an upgrade to its initial industrial-grade platform launched in 2024, promising twice the speed of the standard Factor 4 while maintaining traceable, industrial-grade production levels.
Aimed at continuous factory production in the manufacturing and defense sectors, the Factor 4 Plus features an improved ruggedised gantry system, built to absorb vibration at high print speeds for consistent throughput during round‑the‑clock operation.
UltiMaker explains that the Factor 4 Plus achieves a substantial speed boost over the standard Factor 4 through its advanced ‘Cheetah motion planner’, which, unlike conventional motion planners, removes abrupt changes that cause vibrations, enabling faster production with superior dimensional accuracy.
The 3D printer is also fully compatible with new AA+ and CC+ high-flow print cores. This combination allows significant performance improvements across a range of materials, including PLA, ABS and high-performance PPS-CF.
With UltiMaker TRACE (Technical Reporting And Certification Engine) onboard, it continuously records key print parameters, including extrusion behavior and chamber temperatures, and creates a CAD-validation report that can be reviewed immediately to support fast deployment and ensure components meet correct standards.
“When I talk directly with our customers, one message comes through consistently: speed is great, but proving the quality of the part is the real challenge,” says UltiMaker CTO Arjen Dirks. “TRACE was built directly in response to that feedback and I’ve seen firsthand what an incredible improvement it makes.
“Pulling validation data straight from the hardware gives customers the confidence and traceability they need to scale additive manufacturing into true production environments.”
Built to support a wide range of production‑grade applications – including manufacturing aids like custom jigs and fixtures, and durable spare parts using high‑performance materials, such as PPS-CF high-heat and chemical-resistant composites, the 3D printer is being heavily targeted at industrial and military users needing first time right validated parts.
