First Look at the Ultimaker S5 3D Printer Thanks to Matterhackers

The Ultimaker S5 is the latest offering from Ultimaker. The S5 boasts all sorts of new improvements over it's predecessors, including a larger build volume, larger smooth rods, an integrated power supply, filament sensors, a touch screen, and more!

Just to state it again, this is not a review. The Ultimaker S5 is new, and there is a good chance many won't get to see it up close. I got the chance, and I wanted to provide some insight on the machine for those that wanted to know more. Plus, talking to Matt is always a good time - he is an incredible asset to our 3d printing and maker communities.

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[AlexusMaximusDE]

Reported to the FTC because of non-disclosure of paid promotion.

[videoscrapheap]

For long prints how about mounting the same filament on both extruders. Start printing with one and when the filament runs out have the printer automatically switch to the second extruder.

[goyslop]

6k and still riding on smooth rods...Id be expecting linear rails at that price, kind of insulting to be asking that much for this thing tbh

[timosenft]

I thin they missed the "Will it blend" reference....

[rodentpete]

In short - 'It doesn't do anything other printers do for 10x cheaper, but it looks cool!!'

[StuffWithKirby]

Great video. I enjoyed having Matt there to also talk about it and provide some good information. The expansion port brief mention/spoiler was interesting too.

[dguy-xkfc]

ok its pretty big. But it does not even come close to a Raise3d N2 plus which was already available 2 yrs ago. I am impressed but not by the size. In the meantime we saw the Cr10 S5 which is 50x50x50 cm.. i am impressed about the quality and ingenuity, the clean look, it is probably the best consumer / prosumer 3d printer out there. For 6k i would still prefer the new Raise n2 Plus Pro. Same price, big touchscreen, complete housing, retractable dual heads.. and more than double the printsize.

[PrintNPlay]

Ultimaker has never been a budget friendly printer. They design their own stuff, they do their own thing. Joel isn't even doing a review here. He is showcasing what it is and how it works.

There was a time when people used to get excited by the inclusion of printers that were out of their price range on channels like this because it gave us a window into something we will perhaps never buy.

You can get a cheaper printer. In fact, you are free to do so! But this thing is undeniably pretty, and would fit a lot easier into an office versus many of the other i3 style designs.

I really appreciate the opportunity to see this thing in use, as I will likely never get to use one in person. Can't we all just enjoy it for what it is, and maybe spare some of the shade being thrown at Joel?

[thehappyextruder]

Thanks for the inside look at the Ultimaker S5, while I know its not the usual Residential targeted 3D printer I appreciate you including your viewers regardless of their user status on 3d Printing. (for those confused, this is not an ad, click the timecode 0:38 and you will hear Joel say "A new big machine not many people are going to see") so lighten up !

[acebadger]

I wish touch screens like that were part of the reprap project. I know it’s coming but I’m impatient.

[TheAIKnowledgeHub]

I think the MK3 would have a better ROI than this. I was seriously looking at switching my order to this until I seen that price tag.
My biggest problem is the thing does not look like it's easy to be worked on. Where the MK3 I can do most whatever to that.

Anyways, good job at getting these sponsor deals. I know it can be hard getting to that point where you get them.

[steveszolman]

Great video. It’s nice to have a glimpse into the professional world of 3D Printing. People who think a multi million dollar company would buy a consumer or semi professional machine are ignorant. These companies don’t buy things to tinker with. They buy something reliable and professional. Simple as that. Companies who buy this spend $6000 on dinner. These printers and more expensive ones are not marketed to hobbyists or small companies.

[RJMaker]

Why all the hate on the price people? This product is geared for the professional, NOT the home user.

[NicholasGarofalo]

$6000 for great innovations like "beefier rods" and "doors".

[acous]

People bashing the price of this printer probably do not understand why it is so expensive. Ultimaker's are incredibly easy to use, as well as reliable. Not to mention, many companies like mine aren't comparing this machine to prusas or cr10s, but they are comparing them to the 6 figure stratasys printers. My company was burnt out on desktop printing after having an unreliable makerbot. They were ready to buy a $140, 000 stratasys printer to print fixtures for our measuring process. I convinced them that an Ultimaker would work instead, and we now have 3 Ultimaker 3 Extendeds printing 24 hours a day. The cost savings for us is well over 6 figures and the lead time is remarkable. This machine is meant for professionals who don't want to mess with reprap or printers made from 3d printed parts. It's compatiblity with cura on a network is also phenomenal. It's one thing to admit this printer is not for you, but if you say this printer is awful, you simply don't get it.

[rheller_]

I wish nozzles were that easy to change on all printers. Then again I wish I could afford a ultimaker. :)

[Aidenn]

Hello Courtney! Miss your face! Man, I wish I had an extra $6000 lying around, because I feel like I need this printer! Love what Ultimaker is doing. :)

[GraceWillow]

YAY JOEL AND MATTER HACKERS!!! Also that Ultimaker is HUGGGEEE. Looks awesome.

[ericarchuleta]

I feel like I'm watching aN INFOMERCIAL FOR A BRAND NEW ARE ASSUME BUT WHO CAN AFFORD ONE!!! THE 3D PRINTER NERD AND MATTERHACKERS IS STILL KICKING OUT THE GREAT FOR SHARING!!!

[CodeLeeCarter]

Sadly, It also comes with a HUGE Price tag, ... way out of most 3D printers price range, ... another 4 years before I could save for something like this. :(