3D printing company Ultimaker said that it is stepping up its software by bundling its printers with Ultimaker Essentials and launching two subscription services.
The move highlights how 3D printing is becoming more about software platforms as additive manufacturing and the on-demand supply chain develops.
Ultimaker laid out its software strategy at its Ultimaker Transformation Summit. According to Ultimaker CEO Jürgen von Hollen the company's plan is to grow the ecosystem and deliver an integrated hardware and software stack that will include its partner network and target small, medium and large enterprises.
Specifically, Ultimaker is doing the following to build out its software strategy.
Here's a look at the software and plans available.
Ultimaker Professional