SLS Nylon PA12

Nylon PA12 is one of the most widely used SLS materials. It is a tough, versatile plastic with low moisture absorption and good chemical resistance for durable functional parts.

SLS

+56

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

MJF Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

MJF glass-filled nylon PA12 is a stiff PA12 with the same properties in every direction and higher heat deflection under load than standard nylon. It is a good choice for rigid functional parts.

MJF

+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

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

SLS Flexible TPU

SLS flexible TPU is a rubber-like, tear-resistant material with very good shock absorption and abrasion resistance. It's suitable for flexible functional prototypes and wear-prone parts.

SLS

+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

Flexible Resin

Flexible resin (Shore 80A) is a soft-touch, rubber-like photopolymer similar in firmness to a shoe heel. It combines flexibility with more rigidity and detail retention than elastic resin.

SLADLPMSLA+3

+8

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

FDM TPE

FDM TPE is a softer, more rubber-like flexible material than TPU. It offers excellent comfort and stretch for grip and cushioning applications, though with less abrasion, chemical, and heat resistance.

FDM

+18

Plated Brass

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

Lost Wax Casting

Multicolor PLA

Multicolor FDM prints made with two or more PLA filaments offer vibrant, visually striking results. Ideal for decorative or functional parts, these prints combine strong layer adhesion, smooth surfaces, and precise color transitions.

FDM

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

SLS Nylon PA11

Nylon PA11 is a bio-based nylon, made from castor oil, with high ductility and impact resistance. It is suitable for durable functional parts that need to flex or absorb impact.

SLS

+25

Accura® Xtreme

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

SLAMSLADLP+1

+4

SLS Nylon PA 2200

PA 2200 is a widely used white nylon 12 grade with a balanced profile of strength, stiffness, and chemical resistance. It is a 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

Multicolor ASA

Multicolor FDM prints using ASA combine vibrant color separation with exceptional UV, heat, and weather resistance. Ideal for outdoor signage, automotive parts, and durable prototypes needing both strength and visual impact.

FDM

Durable Resin

Durable resin is a polypropylene-like photopolymer with low modulus, high elongation, and the highest impact strength of common resin options. It is ideal for pliable parts like living hinges and low-friction moving components.

SLADLPMSLA+2

+7

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

HP® MJF Multicolor

A great material for striking visual models.

MJF

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

Multicolor PETG

Multicolor FDM prints using PETG combine vivid color separation with the material's toughness, flexibility, and chemical resistance. It is ideal for functional enclosures and durable prototypes that need both visual impact and everyday resilience.

FDM

Multicolor ABS

As-printed multicolor FDM ABS has a ribbed, layered texture. Color regions are generally clean-edged, with minor bleed at color-change points. ABS has a matte look, unlike glossier PETG, and responds well to acetone vapor smoothing.

FDM

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

Vacuum Casting Plastics

Vacuum casting is a manufacturing process used to create detailed and precise prototypes or small production runs of plastic and rubber parts.

Vacuum Casting

MJF Flexible TPU

MJF flexible TPU is a rubber-like, tear-resistant material with high rebound and good abrasion resistance that's suited to flexible functional prototypes and wear-prone parts.

MJF

+16

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

SLS glass-filled nylon PA12 is a stiff, wear-resistant PA12 with higher heat deflection under load than standard nylon, suited to rigid functional parts, though it is less ductile.

SLS

+8

Material Guide for Pink 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

MJF Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

High-Detail Resin

Translucent Resin

SLS Flexible TPU

Elastic Resin

Flexible Resin

Wood-Filled PLA

HP® 3D HR PA 12 S, enabled by Arkema

FDM TPE

Plated Brass

Multicolor PLA

Somos® Evolve

HP® MJF Nylon PA11

SLS Nylon PA11

Accura® Xtreme

SLS Nylon PA 2200

Recycled rPLA

Multicolor ASA

Durable Resin

Accura® 25

HP® 3D HR PA 12 FR, enabled by Evonik

HP® MJF Multicolor

HP® 3D HR PA 12 W

Multicolor PETG

Multicolor ABS

SLS Flexible TPE

Vacuum Casting Plastics

MJF Flexible TPU

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA12