For a 340°C nozzle in an enclosure

UltiMaker S8

An enclosed FDM printer with dual extrusion, a 330 × 240 × 300 mm build volume, and a hotend up to 340°C per UltiMaker.

In short The UltiMaker S8 is an enclosed filament (FDM) 3D printer with a 330 × 240 × 300 mm (13 × 9.4 × 11.8 in) build volume. UltiMaker claims a 500 mm/s top speed, a 340 °C (644 °F) nozzle and a 120 °C (248 °F) bed; the printer measures 495 × 585 × 800.5 mm (19.5 × 23 × 31.5 in) and weighs 30 kg (66.1 lb).

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FDM · Enclosed

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330×240×300mmBuild volume

500mm/sClaimed top speed

340°CMax nozzle temp

120°CMax bed temp

30kgWeight

Why consider it?

A hotend rated up to 340°C and high extrusion flow, for advertised productivity up to 4 times higher than the previous generation.

What to verify

Advanced multicolor isn't the main use case: the dual nozzle targets model-plus-support printing, not many-color prints.

UltiMaker S8 specifications

Technology: Filament (FDM)
Build volume: 330 × 240 × 300 mm (13 × 9.4 × 11.8 in)
Printer dimensions: 495 × 585 × 800.5 mm (19.5 × 23 × 31.5 in)
Weight: 30 kg (66.1 lb)
Enclosure: Enclosed
Claimed top speed: 500 mm/s
Claimed acceleration: 50,000 mm/s²
Max nozzle temperature: 340 °C (644 °F)
Max bed temperature: 120 °C (248 °F)
Nozzles: 2 (multi-nozzle)
Multicolor: Dual extrusion with AA+/CC+ print cores included, built for model-plus-support printing rather than heavy multicolor work.
Materials: PLA, PETG, ABS, CPE, CPE+, PC, TPU, and carbon-fiber reinforced composites per UltiMaker.
Screen: 4.7-inch touchscreen
Built-in camera: Yes
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Listed features: Auto bed leveling, built-in air filtration

Printer 495 × 585 × 800.5 mmBuild volume 330 × 240 × 300 mm

How much space does it need?

The UltiMaker S8 measures 495 × 585 × 800.5 mm (19.5 × 23 × 31.5 in) for a 330 × 240 × 300 mm (13 × 9.4 × 11.8 in) build volume: the dashed box is the printer, the solid cube the largest theoretical part, about 10% of the machine’s volume. Add room for the spool or multicolor unit, cables and ventilation.

Source: official UltiMaker pages (um-support-files.ultimaker.com, ultimaker.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements. Build volume is nominal: orientation, supports and reserved zones can reduce the usable space.

Which projects is it for?

The S8 is an enclosed FDM printer with a build volume of 330 × 240 × 300 mm per UltiMaker, fitted with a hotend reaching up to 340°C and a new Cheetah motion planner. It targets a professional workshop that needs technical materials and a big advertised productivity jump over the previous generation.

The open-loop temperature control and the Air Manager target shared-environment use, keeping ambient temperature under 50°C during printing per UltiMaker, which matters when the machine sits in a classroom or an open office rather than a dedicated print room.

Materials and setup

UltiMaker lists compatibility with PLA, PETG, ABS, CPE, CPE+, PC, TPU, and carbon-fiber reinforced composites, with AA+ and CC+ print cores designed for an advertised flow rate 2.5 times higher than previous nozzles.

The dual nozzle mainly serves to combine a model with a support rather than multiply colors; BB and DD print cores for other uses are sold separately per the manufacturer's listing.

What the bundle includes or not

Per UltiMaker's listing, the base machine ships with AA+ 0.4mm and CC+ 0.4mm print cores included; BB and DD print cores remain separate purchases depending on the materials targeted.

The S8 Pro Bundle adds a material station and extra filament samples. Check precisely what a listing includes before comparing prices across configurations, since accessory bundles differ noticeably between the base machine and the Pro tier.

Alternatives to compare

For a more accessible entry price in the same lineup, the S7 is the direct comparison at UltiMaker, with a cooler hotend but the same software ecosystem.

For a lower-cost enclosed chassis, Prusa Research's CORE One covers part of the same technical-material needs, without the same advertised productivity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the build volume of the UltiMaker S8?

UltiMaker lists a 330 × 240 × 300 mm (13 × 9.4 × 11.8 in) build volume (width × depth × height). That is the largest theoretical part size; supports, brim and orientation reduce the usable space.

How big is the UltiMaker S8?

According to UltiMaker, the UltiMaker S8 measures 495 × 585 × 800.5 mm (19.5 × 23 × 31.5 in) (width × depth × height) and weighs 30 kg (66.1 lb). Leave extra clearance for the spool, cables and airflow, and more if you add a multicolor unit.

How fast is the UltiMaker S8?

UltiMaker claims a top toolhead speed of 500 mm/s and 50,000 mm/s² acceleration. Real print times depend on the material, the profile and the part; this is a manufacturer figure, not our measurement.

Is the UltiMaker S8 enclosed?

Yes, it has an enclosed build chamber, which helps with ABS and ASA. Its nozzle reaches 340 °C (644 °F) and its bed 120 °C (248 °F).

What's the main difference between the S8 and the S7?

Per UltiMaker, the S8 lists a hotend up to 340°C versus roughly 280°C on the S7, with significantly higher extrusion flow and productivity.

Are the BB and DD print cores included with the S8?

No, only the AA+ and CC+ print cores are included in the base configuration per the manufacturer's listing; the others remain separate purchases.

Is the S8 suited to advanced multicolor printing?

That's not its main use case: the dual nozzle mostly targets model-plus-support printing, not many-color prints like a dedicated AMS system.

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Sources and limits

Source: official UltiMaker pages (um-support-files.ultimaker.com, ultimaker.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements.
How we assess specifications

We have not measured noise, real printing speed, accuracy or reliability, so none of these is rated here.