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

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

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

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 an impact-modified photopolymer that trades some of standard resin's stiffness for significantly better elongation and impact resistance. This makes it better suited to functional parts that need to withstand stress without cracking.

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 general-purpose photopolymer optimized for fine detail and a smooth surface finish. It offers good rigidity but limited impact resistance, making it suitable for visual models and detailed prototypes, rather than functional parts.

SLADLPMSLA+3

+58

FDM TPU

TPU is a versatile elastomer family that ranges from soft, highly stretchable rubber-like grades to firmer, semi-rigid formulations.

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

High-Detail Resin

High-detail resin is a photopolymer formulated to minimize shrinkage and maximize edge sharpness and surface resolution, capturing extremely fine features like engraved text and fabric texture that other materials can't reproduce as reliably.

DLPSLAMSLA+4

+40

Carbon Fiber PETG

Carbon fiber PETG is a reinforced composite that adds significant stiffness and dimensional stability to standard PETG, trading some impact resistance for rigidity. It is ideal for parts that need to hold their shape under load.

FDM

Translucent Resin

Translucent resin allows light to pass through with a soft, diffused effect rather than true see-through clarity. This makes it the practical choice when frosted light diffusion is the goal rather than optical clarity.

SLADLPMSLA+2

+10

Carbon Fiber ASA

Carbon fiber ASA is a reinforced composite that adds stiffness and dimensional stability to standard ASA while retaining its signature UV and weather resistance. It is a strong choice for structural outdoor parts.

FDM

SLS/MJF Flexible TPU

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

SLSMJF

+16

Elastic Resin

Elastic resin (Shore 50A–65A) is a soft, rubber-like photopolymer with high elongation and good rebound, ideal for prototyping silicone-like parts that need to stretch, compress, and flex repeatedly.

SLADLPMSLA+3

Wood-Filled PLA

Wood-filled PLA blends real wood fiber with PLA to create a filament that looks, feels, and can be finished like natural wood, and it is prized for its appearance rather than mechanical strength.

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

Accura® ClearVue

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

DLPSLAMSLA+1

Somos® Evolve

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

SLA

+4

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

High-Temperature Resin

High-temperature resin offers a notably higher heat deflection temperature than standard resin. This makes it a strong choice for heat-resistant mounts, fixtures, and housings that need to hold their shape under sustained heat.

SLADLPMSLA+3

+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

SLS/MJF Polypropylene

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

SLSMJF

+1

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

Castable Resin

Castable resin is a synthetic photopolymer engineered to burn out cleanly with minimal ash during investment casting. It offers a more affordable alternative to wax-based casting patterns.

DLPSLAMSLA+1

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

Recycled rPLA

Recycled rPLA reprocesses post-consumer or post-industrial PLA waste into new filament. It offers a more sustainable alternative to virgin PLA with generally similar, though somewhat more variable, mechanical properties.

FDM

+22

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 a nearly pure wax material used to create investment casting patterns. It offers the cleanest, most traditional burnout behavior of any castable option.

MJMMJP

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 C10100 (OFE, CW009A)

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

ABS

PLA

HP® MJF Nylon PA12

ASA

Tough Resin

PLA+ (Tough PLA)

Standard Resin

FDM TPU

Aluminum Alloy 6061

SLS/MJF Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

High-Detail Resin

Carbon Fiber PETG

Translucent Resin

Carbon Fiber ASA

SLS/MJF Flexible TPU

Elastic Resin

Wood-Filled PLA

HP® 3D HR PA 12 S, enabled by Arkema

Accura® ClearVue

Somos® Evolve

HP® MJF Nylon PA11

High-Temperature Resin

SLS Nylon PA11

SLS/MJF Polypropylene

Bronze

Accura® Xtreme

Castable Resin

SLS Nylon PA 2200

Recycled rPLA

Metal-Filled PLA

Castable Wax

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 C10100 (OFE, CW009A)

Delrin® AF (PTFE-Filled)