ULTIMAKER S3 VS. Fusion3 edge
(UPDATED 3/12/2022)
In 2019, Netherlands-based Ultimaker announced its Ultimaker S3 3D printer to replace its prior Ultimaker 3 model.
As you’ll see in the comparison below, the Fusion3 EDGE has a number of advantages including:
- Fully enclosed, heated print chamber
- MUCH Larger print area
- Ability to print carbon fiber, fiberglass, metal and other abrasive materials out of the box
- Made in the USA
- 2 Year Warranty and Free Lifetime Support, provided by our own Technical Support team
Fusion3 EDGE 3D Printer
vs. Ultimaker S3
Note: Product details based on publicly available Information provided from each manufacturer’s website and/or marketing materials. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only.
| PRODUCT | EDGE | S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion3 EDGE
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Ultimaker S3
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PRODUCT FEATURES
| Item | EDGE | S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Build Volume | Single Extruder – 14.5″ X 14.5″ X 13.5″ 1.64 cu ft |
Dual Extruder – 9.0″ X 7.4″ X 7.9″ |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 500 mm/s | not disclosed |
| Maximum Print Speed | 250 mm/sec | 24mm^3/sec |
| Minimum Layer Height | 20 Microns | 20 Microns |
| Network Connectivity |  Ethernet, WiFi |
WiFi, LAN |
| Max Melt Temp | 320*C | 280*C |
| Heated Print Bed | 145*C |
100*C |
| Certified Materials | 140+, including different types of: PLA, ABS,ASA, Flexible, Nylon, PETG, Nylon, HIPS, Acrylic,Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Polycarbonate. Unique settings created by Fusion3 for each material, 3D printer model and print head size, providing optimal performance. | PLA, Tough PLA, ABS, Nylon, CPE, CPE+, PC, PP, TPU 95A, PVA, Breakaway. Also supports some 3rd party |
| Automatic Bed Leveling? | Ultralight touch probe + mesh leveling |
Active Automatic |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75mm | 2.85mm |
| Enclosed Filament Storage | Optional Filament Bay Dehumidifier Available |
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| Fully Assembled and Calibrated at Factory | |
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| Filament Monitoring and Detection | |
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| Prints Carbon Fiber and Other Reinforced Plastics ‘Out of the Box’? | Surgical steel print tubes resist wear |
Requires purchase of CC Red Print Core ($295 USD). Standard print core uses brass nozzle which degrades quickly when used with abrasive materials. |
| Print Head Size(s) | .4mm (standard), .6mm, .8mm | .25mm, 4mm, .6mm, .8mm |
SAFETY & COMFORT
| Item | EDGE | COMPETITOR |
|---|---|---|
| Ability to Close Off Hot Surfaces from the Outside Environment | |
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| Shuts Off When Door Opened | |
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| Air Filtration | Optional Carbon & HEPA Filter |
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| Operating Sound Level | 37.5 dBA (Closed), 42 dBA (Open) | <50 dBA |
WARRANTY & SUPPORT
| Item | EDGE | COMPETITOR |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Duration | 2 Years | 1 Year |
| Free Lifetime Tech Support? | Provided by Fusion3’s Live, US-Based Experts |
Provided by resellers, online community forums and in USA, contracted 3d party vendor (fbrc8). |
| Live Tech Support Availability | 8am-8pm, Monday-Friday EST | Varies by location, USA 9am to 5:30p Monday-Friday EST |
| Response Time | Within 1 business hour | Not provided |
| Free Live, Online Training Classes For Customers | Yes | No |
| Place of Manufacture | Greensboro, North Carolina, USA | Netherlands, US sales imported and assembled in Memphis, TN by 3rd party. |
| Price | Click Here for a Quote | $4,080 |