Material Guide

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

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

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.

316L Stainless Steel is a highly durable alloy known for its corrosion resistance and versatility in both industrial and aesthetic applications.

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLA+ and Tough PLA offer enhanced strength and durability compared to regular PLA, ideal for functional prototypes and mechanical parts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aluminum Alloy 6061 offers excellent strength-to-weight performance, good corrosion resistance, and reliable dimensional stability. It is ideal for lightweight structural parts, prototypes, and functional components requiring durability and machinability.

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

Carbon fiber reinforced PPA is a high-performance 3D printable thermoplastic combining excellent stiffness, heat resistance, and chemical stability, ideal for durable functional parts.

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

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

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

Nylon-like resin offers exceptional strength and impact resistance, making it a favored material in industries such as automotive and aerospace.

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

FDM printed TPE provides rubber-like flexibility and durability. It is ideal for parts that will be in contact with skin, food or used in resilient environments.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

PEBA is a high-performance flexible material that combines the strength of nylon with the elasticity of rubber. It is characterized by its ultra-lightweight structure and a "high rebound" effect, delivering up to 85% energy return for dynamic parts.

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

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

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

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

Multi Jet 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.

HP® 3D HR PA 12 S delivers exceptional surface quality and precision right out of the printer. The material is perfect for functional prototypes and high-end consumer goods.

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.

Glass-fiber reinforced Nylon is a strong and chemical 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(Up to 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.

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

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

Silicone resin for SLA 3D printing produces soft, flexible parts with rubber-like elasticity and durability. It offers excellent rebound, fine detail resolution, and reliable performance for seals, gaskets, and functional flexible prototypes.

Lightweight PLA (LW-PLA) is a specialized 3D printing filament that expands up to three times its volume for lighter prints without losing the strength of standard PLA.

Made from recycled materials, recycled rABS offers a sustainable alternative to regular ABS.

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

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

Carbon-fiber Reinforced ASA (CF-ASA) offers high strength, rigidity, and UV resistance compared to standard ASA. It's an excellent choice for for mechanically highly stressed components.

Glass Fiber ASA enhances standard ASA with glass fiber reinforcement, offering greater stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional stability. It resists UV and weathering, making it ideal for outdoor and structural applications.

Food Safe Nylon PA12 is a durable and versatile material ideal for food processing tools and products.

Food Safe X-ray Metal Detectable PA12 is approved as food contact material (FCM) and can be detected by metal detectors and X-ray scanners in a production line, as it contains metal.

Food contact safe, offers high hygiene, corrosion resistance, and strength. Performs up to 800°C (1472°F), versatile and easy to clean. Certifications available.

Food Safe Aluminum is a type of aluminum that is treated or coated to be safe for use in contact with food. Lightweight, good thermal conductivity, and strength. Performs up to 200°C (392°F), ideal for automotive, aerospace, and industrial uses.

Food Safe Titanium is food contact safe, hygienic, corrosion resistant, and lightweight. Maintains strength up to 400°C (752°F), robust, non-magnetic, and easy to clean. Certifications available.

High-Detail 316L Stainless Steel offers an incredible level of detail coupled with remarkable strength, and corrosion resistance.

High-Detail 17-4 PH Stainless Steel is a superior 3D printing alloy, offering unparalleled detail precision coupled with exceptional mechanical resilience and corrosion resistance.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

TrueSil is a 3D-printable pure silicone offering high flexibility, biocompatibility, and durability. Ideal for seals, wearables, and medical parts, it resists heat, UV, and repeated deformation.

SLS TPE is a versatile, flexible material known for its rubber-like elasticity, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Common applications are hoses, seals, gaskets, footwear, and medical devices.

Flame Retardant Resin enhances safety with superior heat resistance and self-extinguishing properties, ideal for electronics, automotive, and aerospace, ensuring high stability and strength.

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

PVB filament is flexible, strong, and offers excellent transparency and a smooth finish, ideal for glossy, impact-resistant 3D prints.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This high detail version of the classic precious metal is great for parts that have very small sections, such as antique or modern jewelry and functional parts.

Castable resin is suitable for jewelry and other metal casting.

Flame retardant PETG combines the mechanical strength and chemical resistance of regular PETG with enhanced fire safety.

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

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

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.

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

Carbon-reinforced ULTEM 9085 is stronger and stiffer than normal ULTEM 9085.

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

Developed by HP and Evonik, MJF PA12 Flame Retardant is ideal for functional parts to be used in industrial and electrical applications.

SLS PA2210 FR is a flame-retardant PA12 material, combining strength, chemical resistance, and fire safety, ideal for aerospace, automotive, and electronics applications requiring flame resistance.

The ADAM 3D printing technology builds parts layer by layer and offer smooth parts with some layering. Copper is a precious metal with high electrical and thermal conductivity.

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

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

Metal-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.

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

Glass-fiber reinforced ULTEM 1010 is a robust thermoplastic with excellent strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Glass fibers enhance its stiffness, dimensional stability, and strength-to-weight ratio.

PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) filament is a biodegradable type of plastic used in 3D printing, made through the fermentation of plant sugars by bacteria. It a great choice for applications that require biodegradability.

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.

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

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

High-strength, wear-resistant material for low-friction, dry-running parts. Ideal for bushings, gliding elements, and motion components in automation and machinery.

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

PEKK filament is a high-performance thermoplastic known for excellent thermal and chemical resistance, and mechanical strength. Ideal for aerospace, automotive, and high-tech industries, it excels in demanding environments.

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

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.

316L Stainless Steel printed with Metal Binder Jetting technology.

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

Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) is a shape memory alloy with superelasticity, fatigue resistance, and biocompatibility. Its phase transformations enable shape recovery after deformation, making it ideal for medical, aerospace, and robotic uses.

ABS infused with short Kevlar fibres.

PVC filament is renowned for its exceptional durability and resistance to moisture. Its versatility and robustness make it a favored option for creating functional prototypes, outdoor signage, and parts that require water-resistant properties.

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

316L Stainless Steel printed with Tritone MoldJet® technology.

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.

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.