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UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

--New subscription-based platform puts software at the heart of the enterprise

and includes new eLearning platform to bridge widening knowledge gap

Ultimaker (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2855308-1&h=4110032329&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimaker.com%2F&a=Ultimaker ),

the global leader in professional 3D printing, launched today Ultimaker

Essentials, a new software solution created to aid companies in overcoming

major barriers in the adoption of additive manufacturing. Ultimaker Essentials

enables companies to incorporate 3D printing in existing IT infrastructures and

allows for seamless distribution and updating of 3D printing software. The paid

subscription-based software offering addresses several glaring IT pain-points,

including the need for improved management across workflows and the knowledge

gap that exists in the manufacturing industry.

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A major concern within enterprise IT departments is the ability to successfully

and centrally manage distribution 3D printing software. Ultimaker Essentials

addresses this issue by ensuring updates and plugins are rolled out across

users in an organization at the same time. This streamlines the process,

providing better control across multiple 3D printers in an organization.

Ultimaker Essentials also includes a brand-new direct support function and a

catalogue of verified plugins to help effectively scale 3D Printing outputs.

Subscribing to Ultimaker Essentials provides organizations with an enterprise

grade solution for adopting a full 3D printing infrastructure.

"As one of the core pillars of Industry 4.0, 3D printing is an essential part

of progressive business solutions and processes," said Jos Burger, CEO at

Ultimaker. "In the wake of the recent pandemic, companies need to quickly

realize, if they haven't already, that global supply chains and manufacturing

workflows can be easily disrupted. The transition to digital distribution and

local manufacturing is now imminent and more imperative than ever. The

Ultimaker Essentials launch is targeted at addressing these gaps and removing

the final barriers in adoption of 3D printing."

As part of the Ultimaker Essential package, users have access to three

eLearning courses from the Ultimaker 3D Printing Academy, which also launches

today. Ultimaker's 2019 3D Printing Sentiment Index (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2855308-1&h=1848173326&u=https%3A%2F%2F3d.ultimaker.com%2FSentiment-index%3FelqTrackId%3Dd12d7822c07640cf8b7e63a19ba0a2d8%26elq%3D00000000000000000000000000000000%26elqaid%3D599%26elqat%3D2%26elqCampaignId%3D&a=3D+Printing+Sentiment+Index ) found that 69 percent of the professionals surveyed cited knowledge as the

most frequent barrier, of which, 40 percent brought up a lack of necessary

skillsets to properly leverage 3D printing. The Ultimaker 3D Printing Academy

helps professionals overcome these barriers with curated and developed content

catered specifically to the jobs of today. Courses in the Ultimaker 3D Printing

Academy, ranging from novice to expert level, will also be available separate

from Ultimaker Essentials.

"We are thrilled to roll-out the Ultimaker 3D Printing Academy as a premier

platform for learning, which will significantly increase in value over time,"

said Nuno Campos, CMO at Ultimaker. "This is only the first step of our program

as in Q4 we will expand the Academy by releasing multiple role- and topic-based

courses, which will lead to additional certifications. We look forward to the

continued adoption and education of 3D printing and are excited to help businesses

uncover how 3D printing can benefit their business now and in the future."

To learn more about Ultimaker Essentials, please register to join our live webinar

(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2855308-1&h=965081621&u=https%3A%2F%2Fultimaker.com%2Fsoftware-launch&a=webinar )

on July 14, 2020 at 9pm SGT / 3pm CEST / 9am EDT / 6am PDT. Additional

information can be found at https://ultimaker.com/software-launch.

About Ultimaker

Since 2011, Ultimaker has built an open and easy-to-use solution of 3D

printers, software, and materials that enable professional designers and

engineers to innovate every day. Today, Ultimaker is the market leader in

professional 3D printing. From offices in the Netherlands, New York, Boston,

and Singapore -- plus production facilities in Europe and the US -- its global

team of over 400 employees work together to accelerate the world's transition

to digital distribution and local manufacturing. https://Ultimaker.com

SOURCE:  Ultimaker

CONTACT: EU and USA

         Jeanine Graat

         Mobile: + 31(0)6-29171077

         Email: j.graat@ultimaker.com;

         APAC Region

         Angie Tan

         Email: a.tan@ultimaker.com