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Ultimaker Cura for Mac

Ultimaker Cura for Mac

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  • Latest Version

    Ultimaker Cura 5.10.0 LATEST

  • Review by

    Juan Garcia

  • Operating System

    macOS 10.12 Sierra or later

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Ultimaker BV / External Link

  • Filename

    UltiMaker-Cura-5.10.0-macos-X64.dmg

Ultimaker Cura for Mac (also known just as Cura) is a popular open-source slicing application for 3D printers, enabling users of all technical knowledge levels to fine-tune their 3D models with over 400 settings for the best slicing and printing results.



The app is designed to be easy to use, even for those with limited experience in 3D printing, and offers a range of features that make it simple to prepare and print 3D models.

This software is well known as one of the best tools for businesses that use 3D printing as part of their daily workflow, offering them extensive stability and security features.

Additionally, the app integrates with a range of other tools and software, making it easy to incorporate into existing workflows. This includes full support for CAD project imports/exports and compatibility with various 3D model and photo file formats such as STL, OBJ, X3D, 3MF, BMP, GIF, JPG, and PNG.

Developers of this app are also makers of a wide array of hardware solutions for 3D printing, providing comprehensive offerings for 3D printing, model preparation, material management, and finalization of projects of all types and sizes.

Key Features
  • Expert Slicing Engine – Manage 3D printing projects of all types and sizes with automated preparation tools.
  • Customization Options – Test over 400 settings for fine-tuning 3D models.
  • Integration with 3D Printers – Send projects seamlessly to a wide range of 3D printers.
  • Material Profiles – Access a large offering of material profiles and find the perfect filament for a specific build.
  • CAD Plugin Integration – Integrates with a range of CAD software, including SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor, and others.
  • Cross-Platform Support – Optimized for Intel and M-series Macs, Windows, and Linux computers.
Installation and Setup

This open-source application is available as a completely free product, enabling users on all modern computer platforms to easily deploy it at home, school, or business.

To get it up and running, users only need to download the official installer from its main website or secure FileHorse servers, and drag the app’s icon to the Application folder. This will initiate an automated installation procedure, after which users will be able to jump into the app.

It is important to note that owners of the Ultimaker 3D printers can also download the app of the same name from the App Store (for Macs, iPads, iPhones, and Apple Vision), which will manage all detected printers from this company.
 
How to Use

Using this app is straightforward. New and seasoned users can import their 3D models into the app and then use the various customization options to fine-tune their printing experience.

The app offers a range of tutorials and guides that can help users get started, and the user interface is designed to be easy to navigate.

User Interface

The Ultimaker Cura interface is clean and intuitive, with a layout that makes it easy to navigate the app's various features. The main window displays a summary of the user's 3D model, and users can access the app's customization options through a series of tabs and menus.

In addition to Mac UI options, this app also features native mobile apps that are fully streamlined for touch-friendly operations and 3D model management.

FAQ

What is Ultimaker Cura?
It is a fully featured 3D printing software that allows users to fine-tune their 3D models and print them with ease.

Is it safe?
Yes, this open-source app is regarded as one of the safest and most reliable software solutions for 3D printing.

Alternatives

CuraEngine – A reliable tool for converting 3D models into g-code instructions for 3D printers.

Slic3r – A free and open-source 3D printing software that can connect to a wide range of popular 3D printers.

Simplify3D – A professional-grade 3D printing software for enthusiasts and businesses.

Pricing

This is a free app.

System Requirements
  • OS: macOS 10.12 or later
  • CPU: Intel or M-series processor
  • GPU: OpenGL 4.1 compatible graphics card
  • RAM: 4GB of memory (8GB is recommended)
  • Storage: 550 MB of free space
PROS
  • Easy to use.
  • Advanced slicing engine.
  • Compatible with all modern 3D printers.
  • Extensive customization options.
  • Stylish user interface.
  • Cross-platform availability.
  • Integration with modern 3D model editors.
  • Free for use.
CONS
  • Limited options compared to competition.
  • No support for 3D modeling.
Conclusion

Ultimaker Cura for Mac is a powerful and user-friendly 3D printing software designed to help anyone prepare and print 3D models.

While it may have some limitations, this app is an excellent choice for individuals and businesses that use 3D printing as a hobby or commercially.

Also Available: Download Cura for Windows

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What's new in this version:

New features and improvements:
- Cloud Printing for Sketch Sprint: Enabled printing over cloud with Digital Factory for Sketch Sprint users
- Interlocking Settings: Moved Interlocking settings from "Experimental" to "Dual Extrusion" category and placed under "Expert" setting visibility preset
- Build System Upgrade: Upgraded the build system from Conan 1 to Conan 2
- Preview Looping: When the last layer is played in the preview, the first layer will now play again instead of stopping
- Updated About Page: The About Page now shows the used sources, their licenses, and their versions in a clearer way
- Flip Y-axis Translate Tool Handle: Added an option to flip the Y-axis translate tool handle in preferences
- Rotation by Input & Snap Angle Input: Introduced rotation by input & snap angle input
- Improved the speed when interacting with the Settings Visiblity window
- Purge Lines And Unload Filament Post Processing Script: Added a Purge Lines and Unload Filament Post Processing Script
- Thingiverse "Open in Cura" Button Linux Support: Enabled the "Open in Cura" button from Thingiverse to open files in Linux
- Multitool Printer Configuration Options: Introduced 3 new configuration options in machine settings for multitool printers
- Search and Replace Post-Processing Plug-In: Significantly improved the Search and Replace post-processing plug-in with features like replacing only the first instance, limiting search to a layer range, and ignoring start-up or ending G-code
- Enabled Relative extrusion (M82 and M83 commands) for Marlin-flavored GCode

New settings:
- Overhanging Wall Speeds, now gives you the ability to tune multiple values. Don’t forget to adjust the Overhanging Wall Angle to start using the setting.
- Minimum Layer Time with Overhang and Minimum Overhang Segment Length: Fine-tune the minimum layer time for overhangs
- Inside Travel Avoid Distance: Finetune combing movements
- Pressure Advance Factor Setting: New setting for machine definitions
- You can now tune the Bottom Surface Skin, like you can tune the Top Surface Skin! You can now tune Extruder, Layers, Line Width, Pattern, Line Directions, Outer Wall Flow, Inner Wall(s) Flow, Flow, Outer Wall Speed, Inner Wall Speed, Skin Speed, Inner Wall Acceleration, Skin Acceleration, Outer Wall Jerk, Inner Wall Jerk, Skin Jerk, and Monotonic Bottom Surface Order
- Enable/Disable USB Printing: A hidden preference setting to indicate that you are using the printer over USB functionality. This setting lays the groundwork for automatically disabling USB printing in the next release when it’s not being used.

Fixed:
- Resolved a crash that occurred when switching materials on Sovol printers
- Random Seam no longer favors one side and not is truly random again
- Reduced the slicing time when no support needs to be generated
- Fixed a bug where Seam on Vertex with a User Defined seam position was not working correctly
- Gcode replacement with a single line of code no longer produces values in separate lines, resolves #20183
- Setting names that become too long after translation are now truncated
- Updated UltiMaker printer logos to align with the current style
- The number of decimal places displayed for layer height in the top bar has been reduced
- Fixed a bug that caused incorrect retracting and hopping on printers with more than 2 extruders
- Improved how fast the settings are loaded in the Settings Visibility window when scrolling
- Improved how disallowed areas and other models are taken into account when arranging models on the buildplate, including other models
- Preview playback now only shows visible parts. Infill lines, shell, and helpers are always hidden if disabled in preview's color scheme

Bugs resolved since the Beta release:
- Fixed a bug where the inner wall was bridging incorrectly
- Fixed a bug where support meshes were not printing if they had nothing to support
- Fixed a bug where project names would get mixed up when switching between projects, resolves #20175
- Improved the UltiMaker S8 profiles to boost reliability and quality
- Updated Nylon CF Slide settings to reduce under extrusion
- Reduced the chance of a filament jam on Method series printers with dual extrusion prints with small layertimes
- The Bottom Surface Skin settings introduced in this release are now only enabled if 'Bottom Surface Skin layers' is more than zero
- Fixed the translations for the drop-downs in the Print Setting recommended view
- Columns in the Profile Description Screen can now be resized so long setting names can be read
- Two non-critical security fixes were implemented to align with security best practices in OAuth2 and the printer-linter
- Resolved top reported crashes coming in via the analyzing tool Sentry

Printer definitions, profiles, and materials:
- Introduced Visual Intents for the Sketch Sprint
- Introduced new Extra Fast and Draft profiles for the Sketch Sprint
- Introduced profiles for Sketch printers for Metallic PLA with improved surface quality (matte vs shiny)
- Introduced PC ABS and PC ABS FR materials for Method X and Method XL
- Introduced Nylon Slide for UltiMaker S Series Printers
- Updated the Breakaway Build Volume Temperature for UltiMaker Factor 4
- Introduced Makerbot Replicator +
- Updated Voron2 printers to include TPU ASA and PVA
- Enabled Relative extrusion (M82 and M83 commands) for Marlin-flavored GCode