Material Guide

PLA is a low-cost plastic, perfect for prototypes and functional parts that do not require strength or heat resistance.

Nylon PA12 (Polyamide) is a strong and heat-resistant material commonly used to print strong and functional parts.

Developed by HP, MJF Nylon is a widely used material for strong and detailed end-use parts and prototypes.

Standard resin is a low-cost material, best used for visual models, figurines, and prototypes.

PETG, widely used for durable and functional parts, combines strength, chemical resistance, and low cost.

This stainless steel is used for highly detailed, strong, and functional parts.

Tough resin is a perfect choice for strong, detailed functional prototypes and parts that need to withstand stress and strain.

This strong and lightweight material features good thermal properties and is widely used for functional metal parts.

ABS is a durable and versatile material with good impact and chemical resistance. It is great for functional parts and prototypes.

ASA is a strong and UV-resistant material that works great in outdoor applications.

17-4 PH SS is a martensite precipitation-hardened stainless steel with high strength and very good resistance to corrosion.

Transparent resin is a high-detail material suitable for transparent prototypes, figurines, and visual models.

Translucent resin is a high-detail material suitable for prototypes, figurines, and visual models that need to be semi transparent.

FDM-printed TPU is great for producing flexible parts and prototypes, such as casings and shock absorbers.

Nylon (Polyamide) is great for functional parts and prototypes due to its toughness and resistance to temperature & impact.

Polycarbonate is an industrial-grade thermoplastic with high heat resistance and high strength.

Polypropylene is a versatile and durable material, highly suitable for compliant and functional parts.

Glass-filled Nylon is great for functional parts that require strength and rigidity.

High-detail resin is ideal for printing intricate details, such as small figurines and model cars and trains.

Made from recycled materials, recycled rPLA offers a sustainable alternative to regular PLA.

Made from recycled materials, recycled rPETG offers a sustainable alternative to regular PETG.

Made from recycled materials, recycled rASA offers a sustainable alternative to regular ASA.

Carbon-reinforced PLA is stronger and stiffer than normal PLA.

Carbon-reinforced PETG is stronger and stiffer than normal PETG.

The strongest 3D printable material, titanium offers good dimensional accuracy and fine details.

Brass is a versatile material that is great for jewelry prototypes and final parts.

Featuring high strength and hardness, M300 maraging steel is best used for tooling applications.

Sterling silver is the perfect material for jewelry and unique metal art pieces.

Somos Taurus has high thermal and mechanical properties along with superior strength, high accuracy, and exceptional surface finish.

Carbon-fiber reinforced nylon is a strong and heat-resistant material, commonly used to print strong and functional parts.

GreenTec Pro is a high performance biodegradable material made from 100% natural resources. With a high heat resistance(Upto 160°C) and mechanical stress resistance, the material is ideal for demanding applications.

GreenTEC Pro Carbon is a biopolymer made from renewable resources combined with 10% carbon fiber. The material offers high rigidity, very good mechanical properties and an increased temperature resistance.

Powder-based TPU is a rubber-like material suitable for functional prototypes and wear-resistant parts.

Somos Evolve is the perfect material for strong, highly detailed functional prototypes and parts that need to withstand continuous usage.

Multijet Fusion PA11, produced by HP, is a bio-derived powder with exceptionally high toughness. This material offers high ductility and impact strength for all applications, especially functional parts.

This elastic resin with a Shore 50A-65A hardness is perfect for prototyping silicone-like parts.

Glass-fibre reinforced Nylon is a strong and chemical resistant material, commonly used to print strong and functional parts.

Ideal for SLA-printed rubber-like parts featuring a 80A Shore hardness similar to skateboard wheels.

This ultra-tough gray plastic offers outstanding durability, accuracy, and aesthetics.

Wood-filled PLA is the fusion of standard PLA and wood fiber used to create a wood-textured feel.

HIPS is a material blend of polystyrene plastic and polybutadiene rubber. The mixture of these polymers results in a material that is both tough and resistant to impact.

The addition of the carbon fibers to PC improves its strength, toughness, and temperature resistance.

PMMA's strength and toughness makes it great for functional parts and high-quality prototypes, while being relatively affordable.

Polypropylene is a versatile and durable material, highly suitable for compliant and functional parts. The FDM technology provides a cheaper alternative to SLS or MJF printed parts.

CF-ABS is made using ABS and 15% high-modulus carbon fiber.

420/BR steel is a great material for low-cost metal parts of all sizes.

Glass fiber reinforced PEEK is one of the highest-performance plastics available in the market. It exhibits exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties.

This high-clarity plastic has excellent humidity and moisture resistance and is ideal for a multitude of applications.

LithaCon contains zirconia stabilized with 3 mol% Yttria. Some of the mechanical highlights of these materials are their excellent flexural strength (> 1000 MPa), fracture toughness, resistance to abrasion, and thermal shock resistance.

Lithalox HP 500 contains a high-purity (99.99%) aluminum oxide (alumina) material and is characterized by its high density, a favorable 4-point bending strength, and exceptionally smooth surface quality.

Glass-filled polypropylene is a tough material with high strength that is also resistant to high temperatures. It is suitable for functional verification of product prototypes.

Brass plated with a precious metal coating is perfect for jewelry pieces.

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), commonly known as acrylic or plexiglass, offers optical clarity and excellent mechanical properties, such as high tensile strength and impact resistance. Additionally it provides chemical- and UV-resistance.

PCTG is a thermoplastic polyester that offers a good balance of strength, durability, chemical resistance, and food safety compliance. Its good mechanical properties make it suitable for a wide range of functional and aesthetic applications.

PEEK is a lightweight, industrial-grade thermoplastic polymer with high-temperature and pressure resistance.

PETG-ESD combines the mechanical properties of standard PETG with controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges.

Onyx is a carbon fiber reinforced nylon that is used to print strong prototypes or end-use parts.

ABS-ESD combines the mechanical properties of standard ABS with controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges.

This classic precious metal is great for antique or modern jewelry and functional parts.

Carbon-reinforced PEEK is stronger and stiffer than normal PEEK.

PETG-HT is an enhanced version of PETG, specifically designed to withstand high temperatures and exhibit excellent mechanical properties.

Castable resin is suitable for jewelry and other metal casting.

Markforged Inconel 625 is a nickel chromium-based superalloy that is extremely resistant to corrosion and strong at high temperatures.

Formlabs's surgical guide resin is a CE certified, biocompatible material that meets Class I requirements.

Sintered, FDM printed stainless steel is used for strong and functional parts.

PLA-ESD combines the mechanical properties of standard PLA with controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges.

Conductive PLA is a version of PLA that is perfect for parts that need to be electrically conductive. It has a volume resistivity (perpendicular to layers) of 30 ohm-cm.

Alumide is made from nylon and aluminum powder, and it produces strong, high-temperature-resistant parts.

Rigid resin is a glass-reinforced photopolymer that offers a high level of detail, stiffness, and deformation resistance.

LithaBone HA 400 contains a ceramic material based on hydroxyapatite (HA). With a relative density of 85% and a corresponding porosity of 15%, it is perfect for bioresorbable applications. The HA powder is certified ASTM standard F1185-03.

LithaBone TCP 300 contains a beta-tricalcium phosphate (ß-TCP) based ceramic which in the right setting, enables implants with defined pore geometries. The material can be resorbed by the body and replaced by new bone.

BioMed resin is certified for short-term bodily contact and is typically used for medical device components.

This material is great for heat-resistant mounts, fixtures, and housings, due to its high heat deflection.

Somos PerFORM is the material of choice for applications that require strong, stiff, temperature-resistant composite parts.

Durable resin has high elongation and impact strength, which makes it ideal for pliable parts like living hinges.

Nylon PA6 is a strong and heat-resistant material commonly used to print strong and functional parts.

PA11 is a bio-based and temperature-stable material that features a high impact resistance and is commonly used to print strong and functional parts.

Markforged H13 tool steel is an abrasion-resistant, hard material with a good resistance to heat.

Carbon-filled PA-11 Nylon is stiffer than regular nylon and is best used for applications where a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed.

Somos GP Plus 14122 is ideal for functional prototypes, concept models, and low volume production parts.

ULTEM 9085 is a high-performance thermoplastic with excellent chemical resistance and an extreme level of flame retardancy.

ULTEM 1010 offer the highest tensile strength and the highest chemical and thermal resistance of any FDM thermoplastic.

Metall-filled PLA is the fusion of standard PLA with metal powder used to provide a metal-textured feeling. Metal-filled PLA is popular with items that do not have functional capabilities, rather an aesthetic appearance.

ABS infused with short Kevlar fibres.

Gold is a precious metal commonly used for jewelry pieces and unique art designs.

Elastic silicone rubber (AR-G1) allows for thin walls and fine details while still providing the resistance and flexibility of silicone.

PC-ABS combines the exceptional strength and heat resistance of PC with the flexibility of ABS.

This nickel-based alloy is exceptional for parts used in high-temperature environments.

iglidur I150-PF by igus features a high abrasion resistance at low speeds combined with good mechanical properties.

iglidur I180-PF by igus is a material with high wear resistance, especially designed for moving parts.

Castable wax is an optimal material for jewelry and other metal casting.

Copper is a precious metal with high electrical and thermal conductivity.

Sintered, FDM printed stainless steel is used for strong and functional parts.

Flame Retardant PC has improved strength and thermal properties along with a flame retardant level of UL94: V-2. It is ideal for printing strong, functional parts that must withstand heat.

This is a rigid plastic (Shore 80D) used to simulate and replace traditional CNC-machined polypropylene parts.

PPSU is a heat- and chemical-resistant material suited for automotive, aerospace, and plumbing applications.

Elastomeric Polyurethane, or EPU, is a high-performance polyurethane elastomer. It exhibits excellent elastic behavior under cyclic tensile and compressive loads.

Rigid Polyurethane is very stiff and strong with material properties that outperform ABS plastic and rivals Nylon. This material is perfect for mechanical parts that need to be tough, heat-resistant, and abrasion-resistant.

FDM TPU-ESD is an engineering-grade thermoplastic chosen for its balance of flexibility and protection against electrostatic discharge.

SLS PA11 ESD is a bio-derived powder material with electrostatic discharging properties for increased process safety in advanced applications.

Temperature-based color-changing PLA is ideal for novelty prints.

A great material for striking visual models produced in different materials.

E-Mould is a strong, high detail material, which can be used to print molds used for injection molding of various plastics.

PA12 CCF is a is a co-extruded material consisting of nylon PA12 with a composite of nylon & continuous carbon fibers. This unique combination gives the finished part a smooth surface along with high strength, toughness, and durability.

PA12 CBF is a co-extruded material consisting of nylon PA12 with a composite of nylon & continuous basalt fibers. This unique combination gives the finished part a smooth surface along with strength, toughness, and durability.

PETG CCF is a co-extruded material consisting of Clear PETG with a composite of PETG & continuous carbon fibers. This unique combination results in a part with 20 times the tensile strength of PETG with a smooth translucent finish.

VisiJet M2S-HT90 is a strong and rigid material for applications requiring temperature resistance and/or rigidity, ideal for rapid tooling, under the hood parts, enclosures and housings

CNC machining is available on-demand for a wide range of plastics for rapid prototyping and for the production of industrial grade parts.

CNC machining is available on-demand for a wide range of metals for rapid prototyping and for the production of industrial grade parts.