A global provider of 3-D printing for defence, manufacturing, and education,
UltiMaker has launched its new Secure Line of 3-D printing products. Built for defence and high-security environments, the launch is being led by the UltiMaker S6 Secure and UltiMaker S8 Secure, which are designed to provide ‘reliable, on-demand production capabilities within land, sea, and air operations’.
Andy Middleton, UltiMaker’s senior vice president of EMEA and global marketing, said: “The Secure Line represents a leap in making additive manufacturing (AM) a trusted and deployable asset for defence organisations. By combining industrial-grade 3-D printing with uncompromising security, the Secure Line enables the production of mission-critical components at the point of need — safely, reliably, and with full control over their data and infrastructure.
Rugged constructionHe continued: “Designed for operations in extreme and temperate conditions, Secure Line printers offer air-gapped, USB-only workflows, with no Wi-Fi, no external cameras, and no unverified third-party devices, eliminating common vectors for espionage, data theft, or remote intrusion. The S6 Secure and S8 Secure are engineered to bring industrial additive manufacturing capabilities from the lab to the field. With compact form factors and rugged construction, they enable: reliable operation in mobile units, military bases, and naval deployments; rapid on-demand production of critical parts and tools; as well as minimised downtime and reduced dependency on vulnerable supply chains.”
Arjen Dirks, UltiMaker’s chief technology officer, concluded: “We designed our Secure Line products with security built into every layer and to meet internationally recognised standards, combining reproducibility and long-term reliability in a form that guarantees tactical capability in defence environments. Secure Line is manufactured in UltiMaker’s manufacturing facility in Zaltbommel, the Netherlands, adhering to strict European standards for quality, data security, and compliance.”