SLS Nylon PA12

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

PETG

PETG offers good impact resistance and strong layer adhesion, plus reliable chemical and moisture resistance. It is a good choice for everyday functional parts.

FDM

+51

PLA

PLA is a low-cost, rigid plastic with excellent dimensional accuracy, and is a good choice for prototypes and functional parts that do not require strength or heat resistance.

FDM

+128

ABS

ABS is a durable, impact-resistant plastic with good heat tolerance, and is well suited to functional parts and prototypes that need to handle everyday stress.

FDM

+51

HP® MJF Nylon PA12

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

MJF

+25

ASA

ASA is a durable plastic with outstanding UV and weather resistance, which makes it the top choice for parts exposed to prolonged sunlight and outdoor conditions.

FDM

+39

Tough Resin

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

SLALCDDLP+4

+28

PLA+ (Tough PLA)

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

FDM

+39

Standard Resin

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

SLADLPMSLA+3

+58

FDM TPU

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

FDM

+42

Aluminum Alloy 6061

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.

SLM / DMLS

SLS/MJF Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

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

SLSMJF

+8

Carbon Fiber PETG

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

FDM

High-Detail Resin

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

DLPSLAMSLA+4

+40

Translucent Resin

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

SLADLPMSLA+2

+10

SLS/MJF Flexible TPU

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

SLSMJF

+16

Carbon Fiber ASA

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.

FDM

Elastic Resin

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

SLADLPMSLA+3

Wood-Filled PLA

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

FDM

+1

HP® 3D HR PA 12 S, enabled by Arkema

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.

MJF

+22

Somos® Evolve

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

SLA

+4

High-Temperature Resin

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

SLADLPMSLA+3

+1

HP® MJF Nylon PA11

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.

MJF

+19

Accura® ClearVue

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

DLPSLAMSLA+1

SLS/MJF Polypropylene

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

SLSMJF

+1

SLS Nylon PA11

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.

SLS

+25

Bronze

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

Lost Wax CastingSLM / DMLS

Accura® Xtreme

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

SLAMSLADLP+1

+4

Recycled rPLA

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

FDM

+22

Castable Resin

Castable resin is suitable for jewelry and other metal casting.

DLPSLAMSLA+1

Metal-Filled PLA

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.

FDM

Castable Wax

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

MJMMJP

SLS Nylon PA 2200

PA 2200 is a versatile, white nylon 12 powder that offers a balanced profile of high strength, stiffness, and chemical resistance. It is the gold standard for functional SLS prototypes and rugged, end-use industrial components.

SLS

+46

Accura® 25

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

DLPSLAMSLA+1

+4

HP® 3D HR PA 12 FR, enabled by Evonik

Flame-retardant PA 12 for MJF, offering durability, dimensional stability, and fire compliance for functional and safety-critical parts.

MJF

+19

Alumide

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

SLS

HP® 3D HR PA 12 W

HP® 3D HR PA 12 W is a high-reusability, white nylon (polyamide 12) designed for durable, functional 3D printed parts with excellent chemical and mechanical resistance.

MJF

+18

420/BR Steel

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

Binder Jetting

+1

SLS Flexible TPE

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.

SLS

+16

Copper 101

CNC Copper 101, also known as Oxygen-Free Electronic (OFE) copper, is a high-purity alloy with 99.99% copper content, providing excellent electrical and thermal conductivity.

CNC

Delrin® AF (PTFE-Filled)

Delrin® AF is a unique thermoplastic composite of PTFE fibers uniformly dispersed in Delrin acetal resin. It combines the high strength of POM-H with the exceptional self-lubricating properties of PTFE for ultimate low-friction performance.

CNC

Material Guide for Brown color

Technology

Category

Manufacturing process

Color (1)

Property

SLS Nylon PA12

PETG

PLA

ABS

HP® MJF Nylon PA12

ASA

Tough Resin

PLA+ (Tough PLA)

Standard Resin

FDM TPU

Aluminum Alloy 6061

SLS/MJF Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

Carbon Fiber PETG

High-Detail Resin

Translucent Resin

SLS/MJF Flexible TPU

Carbon Fiber ASA

Elastic Resin

Wood-Filled PLA

HP® 3D HR PA 12 S, enabled by Arkema

Somos® Evolve

High-Temperature Resin

HP® MJF Nylon PA11

Accura® ClearVue

SLS/MJF Polypropylene

SLS Nylon PA11

Bronze

Accura® Xtreme

Recycled rPLA

Castable Resin

Metal-Filled PLA

Castable Wax

SLS Nylon PA 2200

Accura® 25

HP® 3D HR PA 12 FR, enabled by Evonik

Alumide

HP® 3D HR PA 12 W

420/BR Steel

SLS Flexible TPE

Copper 101

Delrin® AF (PTFE-Filled)