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UltiMaker S7

A validated-material FFF printer with a 330 × 240 × 300 mm build volume, a 280 °C nozzle and an unheated enclosure. Doesn't fully qualify for any of the engineering materials we track.

Validated material ecosystem

Specifications

Build envelope330 × 240 × 300 mm
Build volume23.8 L
Max nozzle temperature280 °C
ChamberEnclosed, not heated
Max print speedNot published
Exterior size495 × 585 × 800 mm
Exterior volume232 L
Envelope efficiency10.3 % (build ÷ exterior volume)
Material ecosystemValidated material ecosystem
Independent dual extrusionNo
Continuous fiberNo
Price  Tier 4 of 5 · About $8,420 (Regular price, Stemfinity)
StatusCurrent

Dual extrusion with validated print profiles from the UltiMaker Material Alliance; third-party filament is allowed. Enclosed with an air filter but no chamber heating.

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Material qualification

MaterialStatusHeadroom
ASA / ABSNozzle ≥ 250 °C, chamber ≥ 45 °CMarginalNozzle +30 °C, no active chamber heat
Polycarbonate (PC)Nozzle ≥ 270 °C, chamber ≥ 60 °CMarginalNozzle +10 °C, no active chamber heat
Nylon CF (PA-CF)Nozzle ≥ 280 °C, chamber ≥ 50 °CMarginalNozzle +0 °C, no active chamber heat
PPS-CFNozzle ≥ 320 °C, chamber ≥ 90 °CNozzle too coldNozzle −40 °C, no active chamber heat
ULTEM 9085 (PEI)Nozzle ≥ 360 °C, chamber ≥ 90 °CNozzle too coldNozzle −80 °C, no active chamber heat
PEKKNozzle ≥ 360 °C, chamber ≥ 90 °CNozzle too coldNozzle −80 °C, no active chamber heat
PEEKNozzle ≥ 400 °C, chamber ≥ 100 °CNozzle too coldNozzle −120 °C, no active chamber heat

How qualification works

Sources

Verified October 31, 2026. Spot an error? Email data@additivecompare.com with a source.

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