3D PRINTER COMPARISON:
FUSION3 EDGE VS. ULTIMAKER S5 PRO BUNDLE
(UPDATED 3/1/2022)
In 2019, Netherlands-based Ultimaker announced its upgrade to the Ultimaker S5, the Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle to compete with then flagship 3D printer, the Fusion3 F410, seemingly to target large companies.
Based on Ultimaker’s marketing literature, the S5 Pro Bundle has a few unique features:
- Filament storage area that is dehumidified and will switch materials in mid print.
- Air filtration and circulation that adjusts based on the material printed.
With the introduction of Fusion3’s EDGE 3D Printer, this next generation, USA-made 3D printer leapfrogs the Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle and with a number of advantages:
- EDGE has a much larger print area than the Ultimaker S5.
- Unlike the Ultimaker S5, the Fusion3 EDGE is designed, manufactured in the USA.
- Fusion3 offers 2 Year Warranty and Free Lifetime Support, provided by our own factory-based, expert technical support team. Ultimaker only provides 1 year warranty which is provided in the USA by a contracted 3rd party.
- The brand new, next generation Fusion3 EDGE 3D printer costs approximately $2,500 less than the Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle!
We are confident in the Fusion3 EDGE’s abilities in comparison to the top competitors on the market, like Ultimaker. Fusion3 offers our customers the best in performance, durability and ease of use.
Fusion3 EDGE 3D Printer
vs. Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle
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 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion3 EDGE
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Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle
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PRODUCT FEATURES
| Item | EDGE | COMPETITOR |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Build Volume | Single Extruder – 14.5″ X 14.5″ X 13.5″ 1.64 cu ft |
Dual Extruder – 12.9″ X 9.4″ X 11.8″ |
| 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 |
Ethernet, WiFi |
| Max Melt Temp | 320*C | 280*C |
| Heated Print Bed | 145*C |
 140*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. | 147, including different types of: PLA, ABS,ASA, Flexible, Nylon, PETG, Nylon, HIPS, Acrylic,Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Polycarbonate. Some material settings created by Ultimaker, rest created by 3rd parties (community & material manufacturers). |
| Automatic Bed Leveling? | Ultralight touch probe + mesh leveling |
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| 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 additional 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 | |
not disclosed |
| 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 |
| 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 | $9,550 |