ben1272

MarcM, I am in a similar situation. We also bought the additional acrylic cover in order to retain heat for difficult-to-print materials, fully expecting to be able to use it (and the new improved aluminum build plate) to print 'challnging-to -print' materials like PC. Without the improved build plate, we would have been MUCH better off purchasing a less expensive (but no less capable) printer. I think it is the obstinate position taken by Ultimaker that this decision to cancel the aluminum build plate is no big deal. That decision is truly in the eye and mind of the ($6k USD p

I spec'd the S5 for my client and they purchased based on my reputation and claims of Ultimaker's excellent reputation for quality and service. Now I eat crow. Funny, I had not heard about the cancelled aluminum plate until today when I thought to investigate why it had not shipped yet. Very disappointed to hear it is cancelled. I have read through all the exchanges and have to say that it strikes me odd that a second glass sheet would be an equal replacement for what was suppose to be vastly superior aluminum sheet. If the glass is (and always has been) as good as they are saying it