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Ultimaker Cura
Trusted by millions of users, Ultimaker Cura is the world’s most popular 3D printing software. Prepare prints with a few clicks, integrate with CAD software for an easier workflow, or dive into custom settings for in-depth control.
Ultimaker Cura 4.2.1
3 steps to printing a 3D model
Every model you design for print must be translated by Ultimaker Cura into instructions your 3D printer will understand. It does this by slicing your model into thin layers and saving the file ready for printing. Here’s the process in a bit more detail.
Design
Prepare
The first thing you’ll need is a 3D model. Ultimaker Cura works with STL, OBJ, X3D or 3MF file formats out-of-the-box.
Within moments, Ultimaker Cura slices your model ready for print. You can preview it, scale it and adjust settings as you’d like.
Send print jobs remotely using a network-enabled Ultimaker 3D printer, or save files to a USB stick or SD card.
Seamless CAD integration
Add the SolidWorks plugin to export models to Ultimaker Cura with one click
Print and update Siemens NX files easily within Ultimaker Cura.
Open native AutoDesk Inventor file formats in Ultimaker Cura.
A more efficient way to 3D Print
Cura Connect lets you manage your entire 3D printing workflow with ease. Start print jobs on multiple network-enabled Ultimaker 3D printers, monitor progress, and keep track of maintenance operations, all from a single interface.
Ultimaker Cura tips and tricks
Cura tips and tricks
Ultimaker Cura has been engineered to make the most of your Ultimaker 3D printer and materials. With combined materials, hardware, and software, you have access to one of the most reliable and seamless 3D printing experiences available today.
Ultimaker hardware and software – Your complete 3D printing workflow
Enhanced by our community
Ultimaker Cura has been engineered to make the most of your Ultimaker 3D printer and materials. With combined materials, hardware, and software, you have access to one of the most reliable and seamless 3D printing experiences available today.
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