SLS Nylon PA12

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

SLS

+56

PETG

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

FDM

+51

PLA

PLA is a low-cost plastic, perfect 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

ABS

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

FDM

+51

ASA

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

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

Standard Resin

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

SLADLPMSLA+3

+58

PLA+ (Tough PLA)

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

FDM

+39

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

High-Detail Resin

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

DLPSLAMSLA+4

+40

Polycarbonate

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

FDM

+3

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

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

SLS/MJF Flexible TPU

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

SLSMJF

+16

FDM Nylon

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

FDM

+3

Brass

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

Lost Wax CastingSLM / DMLS

Elastic Resin

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

SLADLPMSLA+3

Flexible Resin

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

SLADLPMSLA+3

+8

Wood-Filled PLA

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

FDM

+1

PCTG

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.

FDM

+18

Plated Brass

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

Lost Wax Casting

FDM TPE

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.

FDM

+18

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® 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

Recycled rPETG

Made from recycled materials, recycled rPETG offers a sustainable alternative to regular PETG.

FDM

+14

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/MJF Polypropylene

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

SLSMJF

+1

Accura® ClearVue

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

DLPSLAMSLA+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

Recycled rPLA

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

FDM

+22

Accura® Xtreme

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

SLAMSLADLP+1

+4

Durable Resin

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

SLADLPMSLA+2

+7

Castable Resin

Castable resin is suitable for jewelry and other metal casting.

DLPSLAMSLA+1

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

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

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

SLS Nylon PA6

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

SLS

PHA

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.

FDM

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

Gold

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

Lost Wax Casting

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

PVB

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

FDM

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

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

Alumide

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

SLS

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

iglidur® I190-PF

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

FDM

Brass H59

Brass H59 is a copper-zinc alloy with good strength, machinability, and corrosion resistance. It’s commonly used for fittings, decorative parts, and precision-machined components.

CNC

Brass C360

Brass C360 is a highly machinable alloy with excellent corrosion resistance, ideal for precision parts like connectors, fittings, and gears in automotive, electrical, and industrial applications.

CNC

Nylon PA6

Nylon PA6 is a durable, wear-resistant thermoplastic with excellent impact strength, low friction, and good machinability. Ideal for precision mechanical components like gears, bushings, and automotive parts.

CNC

VisiJet® M2R-TN

VisiJet® M2R-TN parts have a durable, tan-colored finish with excellent impact resistance and dimensional accuracy. Ideal for functional prototypes and mechanical components, they offer high performance straight from the printer.

MJP

Material Guide for Yellow color

Technology

Category

Manufacturing process

Color (1)

Property

SLS Nylon PA12

PETG

PLA

HP® MJF Nylon PA12

ABS

ASA

Tough Resin

Standard Resin

PLA+ (Tough PLA)

FDM TPU

Aluminum Alloy 6061

SLS/MJF Glass-Filled Nylon PA12

High-Detail Resin

Polycarbonate

Translucent Resin

Carbon Fiber ASA

SLS/MJF Flexible TPU

FDM Nylon

Brass

Elastic Resin

Flexible Resin

Wood-Filled PLA

PCTG

Plated Brass

FDM TPE

Somos® Evolve

High-Temperature Resin

HP® 3D HR PA 12 S, enabled by Arkema

Recycled rPETG

HP® MJF Nylon PA11

SLS/MJF Polypropylene

Accura® ClearVue

SLS Nylon PA11

Recycled rPLA

Accura® Xtreme

Durable Resin

Castable Resin

Glass Fiber ASA

HIPS

FDM Polypropylene

SLS Nylon PA6

PHA

SLS Nylon PA 2200

Gold

PET

PVB

Accura® 25

HP® 3D HR PA 12 FR, enabled by Evonik

Lightweight PLA

Alumide

420/BR Steel

SLS Flexible TPE

iglidur® I190-PF

Brass H59

Brass C360

Nylon PA6

VisiJet® M2R-TN