Ultimaker, a leading open source 3D printing manufacturer, will include community invention, the Olsson Block, a new heating block created for Ultimaker 3D printers, with every Ultimaker 2 and Ultimaker 2 Extended purchase during the month of November. As opposed to the original solid heater block, the Olsson Block features removable and interchangeable hot-end nozzles allowing for users to quickly switch nozzles between prints. Produced by community member Anders Olsson, the new heater block offers Ultimaker customers an elevated and more efficient printing process.

The Olsson Block simplifies the process of switching nozzles, simply screw in the new nozzle and in a matter of seconds it is ready to print. For a smaller, smoother highly detailed print, use the 0.25mm nozzle. For a faster print screw in a 0.80mm nozzle. Not only do projects greatly benefit from The Olsson Block, but users who change materials regularly are now able to easily switch nozzles.

Included with the purchase of the award-winning machines Ultimaker 2 and the Ultimaker 2 Extended will be The Olsson Block, a socket, a screwdriver and four nozzles in the following sizes: 0.25, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8mm.

The Ultimaker 2 and Ultimaker 2 Extended can be purchased here.

To learn more about Anders Olsson’s story visit: https://ultimaker.com/learn/the-olsson-block-a-community-invention-by-anders-olsson