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

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

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

Transparent Resin

Transparent resin is a clear photopolymer that is capable of true glass-like optical clarity. It's an ideal choice for parts where you need to see clearly through the material.

SLAPolyJetMSLA+2

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

Nylon-Like Resin

Nylon-like resin is an impact-modified photopolymer formulated to mimic nylon's flexibility and toughness, offering meaningfully better durability than standard resin. However, it doesn't fully match the toughness of actual printed nylon.

MSLASLALCD+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

Accura® ClearVue

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

DLPSLAMSLA+1

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

BioMed Resin

BioMed resin is a biocompatible photopolymer certified under ISO 10993 for medical device applications, with specific contact type and duration varying by exact formulation.

SLADLPcDLM+2

Accura® Xtreme

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

SLAMSLADLP+1

+4

Rigid Resin

Rigid resin is a glass-reinforced photopolymer that offers a high level of detail, stiffness, and deformation resistance.

SLADLPcDLM+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

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

Flame Retardant Resin

Flame retardant resin is a photopolymer that self-extinguishes rather than sustaining flame, which makes it a strong choice for electronics and industrial parts near heat or ignition sources.

SLAMSLADLP+1

Accura® 25

This is a rigid plastic (Shore 80D) used to simulate and replace traditional CNC-machined polypropylene parts.

DLPSLAMSLA+1

+4

Ceramic Resin

Ceramic resin is a high-resolution photopolymer that produces rigid parts with excellent stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional accuracy.

LCDSLAMSLA

Surgical Guide Resin

Formlabs's surgical guide resin is a CE certified, biocompatible material that meets Class I requirements.

SLAMSLADLS+1

PC-Like Resin

PC-like resin is a highly rigid photopolymer that simulates polycarbonate's stiffness and heat resistance, though it's more brittle than ABS-like resin, which makes it better suited to precision, load-bearing parts than parts needing to absorb impact.

LCD

PP-Like Resin

PP-like resin is a flexible, impact-resistant photopolymer designed to simulate polypropylene. It offers high elongation, good durability, and strong resistance to cracking, making it ideal for living hinges, clips, and functional prototypes.

LCD

Anti-Static Resin-ESD

Anti-static resin (ESD) produces rigid, high-detail parts with controlled surface resistivity to prevent static buildup. It offers dimensional accuracy, a smooth matte finish, and electrostatic discharge protection for sensitive electronic applications.

LCD

BASF® Ultracur3D® RG 3280

BASF® Ultracur3D® RG 3280 is a ceramic-filled resin designed for functional 3D printing. It offers high stiffness, excellent heat resistance, and a smooth white finish, making it ideal for durable prototypes and demanding end-use parts.

DLPLCDHPS

BASF® Ultracur3D® EL 60

Ultracur3D® EL 60 is a flexible, clear resin with excellent elasticity, tear resistance, and durability. It combines rubber-like performance with high accuracy, making it suitable for functional prototypes and industrial parts.

DLPLCDHPS

Material Guide for LCD manufacturing process

Technology

Category

Manufacturing process (1)

Color

Property

Tough Resin

Standard Resin

High-Detail Resin

Translucent Resin

Transparent Resin

Elastic Resin

Nylon-Like Resin

Flexible Resin

Accura® ClearVue

High-Temperature Resin

BioMed Resin

Accura® Xtreme

Rigid Resin

Castable Resin

Durable Resin

Flame Retardant Resin

Accura® 25

Ceramic Resin

Surgical Guide Resin

PC-Like Resin

PP-Like Resin

Anti-Static Resin-ESD

BASF® Ultracur3D® RG 3280

BASF® Ultracur3D® EL 60