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

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

Carbon Fiber FDM Nylon

Carbon fiber nylon is a reinforced composite that significantly increases stiffness and heat resistance over standard nylon, trading away some of nylon's signature impact resistance and flexibility in the process.

FDM

Carbon Fiber PPA

Carbon fiber PPA is a high-performance composite that pushes heat resistance and dimensional stability well beyond standard carbon fiber nylon. It is suited to demanding engineering applications exposed to elevated temperatures.

FDM

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

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PC-ABS

PC-ABS is a polymer blend that combines polycarbonate's heat resistance and toughness with ABS's easier processability and dimensional stability, striking a middle ground between the two.

FDM

Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate

Carbon fiber polycarbonate (PC-CF) adds significant stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional stability to standard PC.

FDM

GreenTec Pro Carbon

GreenTEC Pro Carbon is a biopolymer made from renewable resources combined with 10% carbon fiber. The material offers high rigidity, very good mechanical properties and an increased temperature resistance.

FDM

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

Carbon Fiber ABS

Carbon fiber ABS is ABS reinforced with chopped carbon fiber (typically 10–15%), giving much higher stiffness and slightly better heat resistance than standard ABS, though it is less ductile.

FDM

Carbon Fiber PEEK

Carbon-reinforced PEEK is stiffer and somewhat stronger than normal PEEK, with a much higher heat deflection temperature under load, though it is far less ductile.

FDM

Markforged® Onyx

Onyx is a carbon fiber reinforced nylon that is used to print strong prototypes or end-use parts.

FDM

Glass Fiber PEEK

Glass fiber reinforced PEEK is one of the highest-performance plastics available in the market. It exhibits exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties.

FDM

Carbon Fiber PET

Carbon fiber PET is a PET filament reinforced with chopped carbon fiber, offering high stiffness, low moisture absorption, and higher heat deflection than PETG, though it is brittle and weaker across the layers.

FDM

SLS Nylon PA11 Carbon Fiber

SLS PA11 carbon fiber is a stiff, lightweight nylon composite with much higher stiffness and heat resistance under load than standard PA11. It is best used for rigid parts, though with less ductility.

SLS

Nylon PA12 CCF

PA12 CCF is a is a co-extruded material consisting of nylon PA12 with a composite of nylon and continuous carbon fibers. This unique combination gives the finished part a smooth surface along with high strength, toughness, and durability.

CFC

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

Glass Fiber ULTEM 1010

Glass-fiber reinforced ULTEM 1010 is a robust thermoplastic with excellent strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Glass fibers enhance its stiffness, dimensional stability, and strength-to-weight ratio.

FDM

BASF® Glass Fiber Polypropylene

Glass-filled polypropylene is a tough material with high strength that is also resistant to high temperatures. It is suitable for functional verification of product prototypes.

SLS

Carbon Fiber ULTEM 9085

Carbon-reinforced ULTEM 9085 is a stiffer, stronger version of ULTEM 9085, though it is less ductile and weaker across the layers.

FDM

SLS PEKK-CF

SLS PEKK-CF is a carbon-fiber-reinforced PEKK that is very stiff and holds its shape under load up to roughly 200 °C. It is a good option for rigid high-temperature parts, though it is brittle and weaker across the layers.

SLS

Carbon Fiber PEKK

Carbon-reinforced PEKK is a stiffer version of PEKK with modestly higher strength, though it is less ductile and weaker across the layers.

FDM

Nylon PA12 CBF

PA12 CBF is a co-extruded material consisting of nylon PA12 with a composite of nylon and continuous basalt fibers. This unique combination gives the finished part a smooth surface along with strength, toughness, and durability.

CFC

PETG CCF

PETG CCF is a co-extruded material consisting of Clear PETG with a composite of PETG & continuous carbon fibers. This unique combination results in a part with 20 times the tensile strength of PETG with a smooth translucent finish.

CFC

Garolite G10 FR4

Garolite G10 FR4 produces strong, lightweight, and electrically insulating parts with excellent dimensional stability, moisture resistance, and flame retardancy.

CNC

Garolite G10 (non-FR)

Garolite G10 produces strong, lightweight composite parts with excellent dimensional stability, mechanical strength, and electrical insulation.

CNC

Garolite G11 (FR5)

Garolite G11 produces high-strength, flame-retardant composite parts with excellent thermal stability, electrical insulation, and dimensional accuracy.

CNC

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