UltiMaker Cura
UltiMaker Cura is a free, open-source slicing software for 3D printing that converts 3D models (STL, OBJ, etc.) into machine-readable G-code for FDM/FFF 3D printers. It is widely used by hobbyists, makers, educational institutions and small manufacturing operations to prepare models for printing on hardware from Ultimaker, Creality, Prusa and dozens of other printer manufacturers. The app provides layer preview, print-time and material-cost estimation, support generation, and detailed per-layer control over print parameters like temperature, speed and infill density.
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1 suggestionUltiMaker Cura has offered native Apple Silicon builds since at least version 5.4.0. The vendor ships both MacOS-x64.dmg (Intel) and MacOS-ARM64.dmg (Apple Silicon) installers from the official download page at ultimaker.com, so the simplest path is to download the ARM64 version directly for your M-series Mac. If you are currently running an Intel-only build under Rosetta, switching to the native version will deliver noticeably better performance and battery life. Visit ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura and select the MacOS-ARM64.dmg installer; then reinstall, which will preserve your existing printer profiles and settings. There is no beta channel involved — the native build is the standard, stable release.
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