Factor Four Plus: UltiMaker Targets Uninterrupted Industrial Production

Published on May 25, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

UltiMaker has introduced the Factor 4 Plus, a 3D printer designed for continuous production environments in sectors such as manufacturing and defense. With higher speed than its predecessor, it is focused on manufacturing functional parts like durable spare parts and accessories, supporting advanced technical materials such as PPS-CF.

UltiMaker Factor 4 Plus industrial 3D printer in continuous production action, printing a durable PPS-CF replacement part mid-process, build plate moving downward while extrusion nozzle deposits molten filament layer by layer, internal chamber showing active heating elements and carbon fiber reinforced material spool feeding, factory floor environment with robotic arm transferring finished functional parts to assembly line, cinematic engineering visualization, metallic frame with cooling fans spinning, LED status indicators glowing, photorealistic technical render, dramatic industrial lighting, sharp focus on nozzle and extruded layer detail, slight motion blur on moving components

Traceability and automatic control with TRACE system 🛠️

The Factor 4 Plus incorporates an automatic quality control system called TRACE, which records data from each print to ensure full process traceability. This system allows operation in demanding environments with minimal user training, improving precision and performance to manufacture parts that meet industrial standards without relying on constant supervision.

Now it prints parts while you pretend to work ☕

With its new TRACE system, the machine not only prints but also watches you: it records every layer, every failure, and every time you went for coffee. Ideal for the boss who wants to know if the part came out well or if it was your fault. At least now, defense parts come out faster than your patience.