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

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

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

17-4 PH Stainless Steel

17-4 PH SS is a martensite precipitation-hardened stainless steel with high strength and very good resistance to corrosion.

SLM / DMLSLMMDMP

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

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

Maraging Steel

Featuring high strength and hardness, M300 maraging steel is best used for tooling applications.

SLM / DMLS

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/MJF Flexible TPU

Flexible TPU is a rubber-like, tear-resistant material with very good shock absorption and abrasion resistance that's suited to flexible functional prototypes and wear-prone parts.

SLSMJF

+16

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

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

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

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

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

PEEK

FDM PEEK is a premium engineering thermoplastic that combines exceptional heat resistance, strength, and chemical resistance with genuine biocompatibility. It is used where metal replacement or medical-grade performance is required.

FDM

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

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

ABS-ESD

ABS-ESD combines the mechanical properties of standard ABS with controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges.

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

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

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

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

GreenTec Pro

GreenTec Pro is a high performance biodegradable material made from 100% natural resources. With a high heat resistance (up to 160 °C) and mechanical stress resistance, the material is ideal for demanding applications.

FDM

Carbon Fiber PEEK

Carbon-reinforced PEEK is stronger and stiffer than normal PEEK.

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

SLS Nylon PA6

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

SLS

Elastomeric Polyurethane

Elastomeric Polyurethane, or EPU, is a high-performance polyurethane elastomer. It exhibits excellent elastic behavior under cyclic tensile and compressive loads.

DLS

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

VisiJet® Armor M2G-CL

VisiJet® Armor M2G-CL offers high strength, impact resistance, and precise dimensional accuracy. The material’s light gray color and durability make it ideal for functional prototypes and end-use parts that require high mechanical performance.

MJP

Recycled rASA

Recycled rASA reprocesses post-consumer or post-industrial ASA waste into new filament. It offers a more sustainable alternative to virgin ASA, though it has a more limited recyclability than PLA, ABS, or PETG.

FDM

PVB

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

FDM

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

SLS Nylon PA11 Carbon Fiber

Carbon-filled PA-11 Nylon is stiffer than regular nylon and is best used for applications where a high strength-to-weight ratio is needed.

SLS

Recycled rABS

Recycled rABS reprocesses post-consumer or post-industrial ABS waste into new filament. It offers a sustainable alternative to virgin ABS with mechanical properties that hold up well through recycling.

FDM

HP® MJF Multicolor

A great material for striking visual models.

MJF

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA6

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA6 is a glass-fiber-reinforced nylon with exceptional stiffness, heat resistance, and dimensional stability. The material’s matte surface makes it ideal for strong, durable, and thermally stable functional parts.

SLS

Figure 4® RUBBER-BLK 10

Figure 4® RUBBER-BLK 10 is a flexible, durable material with rubber-like properties. Parts feature a smooth black finish and excellent tear resistance, ideal for seals, gaskets, and other elastomeric applications.

DLP

FDM TPU-ESD

FDM TPU-ESD is an engineering-grade thermoplastic chosen for its balance of flexibility and protection against electrostatic discharge.

FDM

PEKK

PEKK filament is a high-performance thermoplastic known for excellent thermal and chemical resistance, and mechanical strength. Ideal for aerospace, automotive, and high-tech industries, it excels in demanding environments.

FDM

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

Platinum

Lost wax cast platinum parts feature a smooth, reflective silvery-white finish with exceptional strength, density, and corrosion resistance. Ideal for fine jewelry and precision components requiring premium quality and longevity.

Lost Wax Casting

Carbon Fiber PEKK

Carbon-reinforced PEKK is stronger and stiffer than normal PEKK.

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

PC/PTFE

PC/PTFE is an advanced polycarbonate composite enriched with PTFE (Teflon). It offers high mechanical strength and exceptional abrasion resistance with low friction, making it ideal for industrial parts.

FDM

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 PEBA

SLS-printed PEBA is an industrial-grade elastomer known for its "super-bounce" energy return and lightweight durability. These parts are exceptionally resilient, maintaining rubber-like flexibility and high impact resistance even at -60 °C.

SLS

HP® 3D HR TPA, enabled by Evonik

HP 3D HR TPA is a durable, flexible elastomer for MJF printing, perfect for functional parts like gaskets, seals, and wearables that require repeated bending or impact resistance.

MJF

Inkbit® TEPU 30

A soft, flexible polyurethane with Shore A 30 hardness, Inkbit® TEPU 30 delivers smooth, durable, and highly detailed parts ideal for gaskets, seals, and cushioning components.

VCJ

High-Detail 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

High-Detail 17-4 PH Stainless Steel is a superior 3D printing alloy, offering unparalleled detail precision coupled with exceptional mechanical resilience and corrosion resistance.

High-Detail SLM

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

Aluminum 7075 (EN AW-7075)

Aluminum 7075 is a high-strength, heat-treatable alloy with excellent strength-to-weight ratio and fatigue resistance. Ideal for aerospace, motorsports, and high-load structural components.

CNC

Stainless Steel 316L (1.4404)

Stainless steel 316L offers excellent corrosion resistance, especially in marine or chemical settings. It’s strong, weldable, and ideal for medical, food-grade, and industrial CNC-milled parts.

CNC

Acetal (POM-C)

Acetal (POM-C) is a high-performance copolymer known for its excellent machinability, dimensional stability, and low friction. Ideal for precision parts like gears and bearings, it offers high strength and moisture resistance.

CNC

Stainless Steel 17-4 PH (1.4542)

Stainless steel 17-4 PH is a strong, corrosion-resistant alloy ideal for high-stress parts. It’s used in aerospace, medical, and tooling applications, and can be heat-treated for added hardness.

CNC

Carbon Steel C45 (1.0503)

Carbon steel C45 is a medium-carbon, non-alloy steel with moderate strength, higher than that of lower-carbon grades. It is commonly used for shafts, axles, spindles, studs and general engineering components.

CNC

Carbon Steel 1018

Carbon steel 1018 is a versatile, low-carbon steel known for its machinability, weldability, and strength, and is suitable for gears, shafts, and structural parts.

CNC

Carbon Steel A36

Carbon steel A36 is a low-cost, structural steel with good strength and weldability. Ideal for frames, brackets, and general-purpose parts. It offers low corrosion resistance and moderate machinability.

CNC

Tool Steel A2 (Annealed, 1.2363)

Tool steel A2 (annealed) is a machinable, tough, and dimensionally stable steel, ideal for CNC parts, fixtures, dies, and precision tools, with the option for later hardening.

CNC

Aluminum 6082 (EN AW-6082)

Aluminum 6082 is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant alloy used in structural and aerospace applications. It offers good weldability, dimensional stability, and strength-to-weight ratio.

CNC

Steel S355J2 (1.0577)

CNC-machined steel S355J2 is a higher-strength European structural steel, offering roughly 50% greater yield strength than S235JR, with guaranteed toughness down to -20 °C for demanding structural and cold-environment applications.

CNC

Magnesium AZ31B (Wrought, 3.5312)

Magnesium alloy AZ31B is a lightweight, highly machinable wrought alloy that offers good ductility and vibration damping, though it needs surface protection in humid or corrosive environments.

CNC

Stainless Steel 2205 (Duplex, 1.4462)

Duplex stainless steel 2205 combines roughly double the yield strength of standard austenitic grades with excellent resistance to chloride pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking.

CNC

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

SLS Nylon PA11-ESD

SLS PA11 ESD is a bio-derived powder material with electrostatic discharging properties for increased process safety in advanced applications.

SLS

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

PVC

CNC machined PVC produces lightweight, corrosion-resistant parts with excellent chemical resistance, electrical insulation, and reliable dimensional stability for industrial and technical applications.

CNC

PEEK

PEEK is a high-strength, heat-resistant thermoplastic with exceptional chemical resistance, wear resistance, and dimensional stability. Ideal for high-performance components in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries.

CNC

Titanium Grade 5 (3.7165)

High-strength titanium alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and low weight. Used in aerospace, medical, and high-performance mechanical components.

CNC

HDPE

HDPE is a lightweight, impact-resistant thermoplastic, ideal for high-performance components like gears, bushings, seals, and marine or automotive parts due to its low friction and chemical resistance.

CNC

ABS

CNC-milled ABS is strong, impact-resistant, and ideal for prototypes and housings. It machines well, has a matte finish, and is widely used in engineering, electronics, and product design.

CNC

Alloy Steel 8620H (1.6523)

Alloy steel 8620H (1.6523) is a low-carbon alloy steel ideal for case hardening. It combines high surface wear resistance with a tough, ductile core, making it well-suited for gears, shafts, and high-stress parts.

CNC

Aluminum 5083 (EN AW-5083)

Aluminum 5083 is a corrosion-resistant, high-strength alloy ideal for CNC machined parts in marine, automotive, and aerospace applications.

CNC

Iron

Commercially pure iron offers excellent machinability, magnetic properties, and ductility. Ideal for magnetic, scientific, or precision parts requiring minimal alloy content.

CNC

Titanium Grade 1 (3.7025)

Titanium Grade 1 (Ti-3.7025) is a lightweight, highly corrosion-resistant material, ideal for aerospace, medical, and marine applications, offering excellent formability and biocompatibility.

CNC

Tool Steel S7 (Annealed, 1.2357)

Tool steel S7 ships annealed for easy machining and is hardened afterward into a shock-resisting tool steel built for impact toughness rather than maximum hardness, suited to tools and dies under repeated impact.

CNC

PEI ULTEM 1000

PEI ULTEM 1000 is a high-strength, heat-resistant thermoplastic ideal for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. It offers excellent flame resistance, mechanical properties, and dimensional stability.

CNC

Tool Steel 6F7 (Annealed, 1.2767)

Tool steel 6F7 (1.2767) is a high-nickel alloy tool steel valued for exceptional toughness even at high hardness, which makes it a strong choice for applications needing impact resistance alongside wear resistance.

CNC

Tool Steel S1 (Annealed, 1.2550)

Tool steel S1 ships annealed and machinable, and can be hardened into a shock-resisting tool steel combining tungsten's toughness and wear resistance with chromium's dimensional stability.

CNC

Material Guide for Impact resistant property

Technology

Category

Manufacturing process

Color

Property (1)

ABS

HP® MJF Nylon PA12

ASA

PLA+ (Tough PLA)

17-4 PH Stainless Steel

FDM TPU

Aluminum Alloy 6061

Polycarbonate

Maraging Steel

Carbon Fiber ASA

SLS/MJF Flexible TPU

Carbon Fiber FDM Nylon

Carbon Fiber PPA

FDM Nylon

Nylon-Like Resin

FDM TPE

Glass Fiber FDM Nylon

HP® MJF Nylon PA11

PEEK

SLS Nylon PA11

GreenTec Pro Carbon

ABS-ESD

Glass Fiber ASA

FDM Polypropylene

Multicolor ASA

Durable Resin

HIPS

GreenTec Pro

Carbon Fiber PEEK

PET

SLS Nylon PA6

Elastomeric Polyurethane

VisiJet® M2R-TN

VisiJet® Armor M2G-CL

Recycled rASA

PVB

PC-Like Resin

SLS Nylon PA11 Carbon Fiber

Recycled rABS

HP® MJF Multicolor

SLS Glass-Filled Nylon PA6

Figure 4® RUBBER-BLK 10

FDM TPU-ESD

PEKK

HP® 3D HR PA 12 W

Platinum

Carbon Fiber PEKK

Multicolor ABS

PC/PTFE

FDM PEBA

SLS PEBA

HP® 3D HR TPA, enabled by Evonik

Inkbit® TEPU 30

High-Detail 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

SLS Flexible TPE

Aluminum 7075 (EN AW-7075)

Stainless Steel 316L (1.4404)

Acetal (POM-C)

Stainless Steel 17-4 PH (1.4542)

Carbon Steel C45 (1.0503)

Carbon Steel 1018

Carbon Steel A36

Tool Steel A2 (Annealed, 1.2363)

Aluminum 6082 (EN AW-6082)

Steel S355J2 (1.0577)

Magnesium AZ31B (Wrought, 3.5312)

Stainless Steel 2205 (Duplex, 1.4462)

BASF® Ultracur3D® EL 60

SLS Nylon PA11-ESD

PETG CCF

PVC

PEEK

Titanium Grade 5 (3.7165)

HDPE