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

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

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

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate (PC) is an engineering-grade plastic with the highest heat resistance and impact strength of common FDM materials, and it is ideal for demanding functional parts and prototypes.

FDM

+3

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 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

FDM Nylon

FDM nylon is a tough, wear-resistant engineering plastic known for high impact resistance, low friction, and the ability to flex repeatedly without cracking, all of which make it ideal for functional, moving parts.

FDM

+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

Carbon Fiber PLA

Carbon Fiber PLA is a reinforced composite that significantly increases stiffness and dimensional stability over standard PLA, though this comes at the cost of increased brittleness.

FDM

+1

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

PCTG

PCTG is a tougher, clearer alternative to PETG. It offers notably better impact resistance and moisture resistance while it retains PETG's ease of use and chemical resistance.

FDM

+18

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

Glass Fiber FDM Nylon

Glass fiber nylon (PA-GF) adds stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional stability to nylon at a lower cost than carbon fiber nylon, while retaining significantly better impact resistance and toughness.

FDM

+3

Accura® ClearVue

Accura® ClearVue is a clear, transparent resin with low moisture absorption that simulates the appearance of polycarbonate and ABS, suited to lens and headlamp models, fluid-flow visualization, and transparent assemblies.

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

Recycled rPETG

Recycled rPETG reprocesses post-consumer or post-industrial PETG waste into new filament. It offers a sustainable alternative to virgin PETG with comparable strength, toughness, and chemical resistance.

FDM

+14

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

Accura® Xtreme is a tough resin with good elongation that simulates polypropylene and ABS for snap-fits, assemblies, and functional prototypes, though it deflects under load at only about 54–62 °C.

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 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

Glass Fiber ASA

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.

FDM

FDM Polypropylene

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.

FDM

+3

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

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

HIPS

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.

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

Accura® 25 is a white, polypropylene-like resin (Shore 80D) with good elongation and shape retention, used to simulate and replace CNC-machined polypropylene parts such as snap-fits and functional assemblies.

DLPSLAMSLA+1

+4

PETG-HT

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

FDM

PET

PET 3D prints offer a strong balance of toughness, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability. The material produces durable parts with good layer adhesion and a semi-gloss surface finish.

FDM

Gold

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

Lost Wax Casting

PVB

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

FDM

Lightweight PLA

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.

FDM

+3

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 an aluminum-filled nylon 12 with a metallic gray look, high stiffness, and heat deflection around 144 °C under load, suited to rigid parts, jigs, and models, though it is less flexible than standard nylon.

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

FDM PEBA

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.

FDM

SLS Flexible TPE

SLS flexible TPE is a rubber-like elastomer, available from very soft to firm, that withstands repeated bending and vibration, suited to gaskets, dampers, and soft functional parts, though it is weak and softens at modest temperatures.

SLS

+16

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 Red 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

MJF Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

High-Detail Resin

Polycarbonate

Carbon Fiber PETG

Translucent Resin

Carbon Fiber ASA

SLS Flexible TPU

Elastic Resin

FDM Nylon

Flexible Resin

Carbon Fiber PLA

Wood-Filled PLA

PCTG

HP® 3D HR PA 12 S, enabled by Arkema

FDM TPE

Glass Fiber FDM Nylon

Accura® ClearVue

Somos® Evolve

HP® MJF Nylon PA11

High-Temperature Resin

Recycled rPETG

SLS Nylon PA11

Accura® Xtreme

Castable Resin

SLS Nylon PA 2200

Glass Fiber ASA

FDM Polypropylene

Recycled rPLA

Durable Resin

HIPS

Castable Wax

Accura® 25

PETG-HT

PET

Gold

PVB

Lightweight PLA

HP® 3D HR PA 12 FR, enabled by Evonik

Alumide

HP® 3D HR PA 12 W

FDM PEBA

SLS Flexible TPE

MJF Flexible TPU

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA12