Standard Resin

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

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

Transparent Resin

Transparent resin is a high-detail material suitable for transparent prototypes, figurines, and visual models.

SLAPolyJetMSLA+2

High-Detail Resin

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

DLPSLAMSLA+4

+40

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

Flexible Resin

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

SLADLPMSLA+3

+8

Rigid Resin

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

SLADLPcDLM+4

PVB

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

FDM

Castable Resin

Castable resin is suitable for jewelry and other metal casting.

DLPSLAMSLA+1

Surgical Guide Resin

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

SLAMSLADLS+1

Somos® GP Plus 14122

Somos GP Plus 14122 is ideal for functional prototypes, concept models, and low volume production parts.

SLA

Gold

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

Lost Wax Casting

LithaCon 3Y 210 ZrO2

LithaCon contains zirconia stabilized with 3 mol% Yttria. Some of the mechanical highlights of these materials are their excellent flexural strength (> 1000 MPa), fracture toughness, resistance to abrasion, and thermal shock resistance.

LCM

LithaLox HP 500 Al2O3

Lithalox HP 500 contains a high-purity (99.99%) aluminum oxide (alumina) material and is characterized by its high density, a favorable 4-point bending strength, and exceptionally smooth surface quality.

LCM

LithaBone TCP 300

LithaBone TCP 300 contains a beta-tricalcium phosphate (ß-TCP) based ceramic which in the right setting, enables implants with defined pore geometries. The material can be resorbed by the body and replaced by new bone.

LCM

LithaBone HA 400

LithaBone HA 400 contains a ceramic material based on hydroxyapatite (HA). With a relative density of 85% and a corresponding porosity of 15%, it is perfect for bioresorbable applications. The HA powder is certified ASTM standard F1185-03.

LCM

Castable Wax

Castable wax is an optimal material for jewelry and other metal casting.

MJMMJP

Accura® 25

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

DLPSLAMSLA+1

+4

Inkbit® TEPU 50A

TEPU 50A by Inkbit® is a soft, rubber-like polyurethane ideal for flexible parts that need durability and precision. With a Shore hardness of 50A, it’s perfect for seals, cushioning, wearables, and soft robotics.

VCJ

Nylon PA12 CCF

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

CFC

Elastomeric Polyurethane

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

DLS

Rigid Polyurethane

Rigid Polyurethane is very stiff and strong with material properties that outperform ABS plastic and rivals Nylon. This material is perfect for mechanical parts that need to be tough, heat-resistant, and abrasion-resistant.

DLS

EnvisionTEC E-Mould

E-Mould is a strong, high detail material, which can be used to print molds used for injection molding of various plastics.

cDLMDLP

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

VisiJet® M2S-HT90

VisiJet® M2S-HT90 is a strong and rigid material for applications requiring temperature resistance and/or rigidity, ideal for rapid tooling, under the hood parts, enclosures and housings

MJP

Aluminum 6061

Aluminum 6061 is a strong, lightweight alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and good machinability. Ideal for aerospace, automotive, and general-purpose 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

Aluminum 5052

Aluminum 5052 is a strong, corrosion-resistant alloy ideal for CNC machining. It offers high fatigue strength, excellent workability, and is widely used in marine, automotive, and aerospace parts.

CNC

Aluminum 6063

Aluminum 6063 is a medium-strength, heat-treatable alloy with excellent corrosion resistance and good formability. It's ideal for precision parts in architectural, structural, and electronic applications.

CNC

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

Acrylic (PMMA)

CNC-milled acrylic offers high clarity, smooth edges, and a glass-like finish. Ideal for displays, covers, and enclosures, it’s precise, weather-resistant, and suited for low-impact uses.

CNC

Copper 101

CNC Copper 101, also known as Oxygen-Free Electronic (OFE) copper, is a high-purity alloy with 99.99% copper content, providing excellent electrical and thermal conductivity.

CNC

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

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

Delrin® (POM-H)

Delrin® (POM-H) is a high-strength acetal homopolymer known for superior stiffness, hardness, and creep resistance. It is the go-to material for high-load mechanical parts like heavy-duty gears, bearings, and precision fasteners.

CNC

Delrin® AF (PTFE-Filled)

Delrin® AF is a unique thermoplastic composite of PTFE fibers uniformly dispersed in Delrin acetal resin. It combines the high strength of POM-H with the exceptional self-lubricating properties of PTFE for ultimate low-friction performance.

CNC

Material Guide for Smooth property

Technology

Category

Manufacturing process

Color

Property (1)

Standard Resin

Tough Resin

Transparent Resin

High-Detail Resin

Translucent Resin

Flexible Resin

Rigid Resin

PVB

Castable Resin

Surgical Guide Resin

Somos® GP Plus 14122

Gold

LithaCon 3Y 210 ZrO2

LithaLox HP 500 Al2O3

LithaBone TCP 300

LithaBone HA 400

Castable Wax

Accura® 25

Inkbit® TEPU 50A

Nylon PA12 CCF

Elastomeric Polyurethane

Rigid Polyurethane

EnvisionTEC E-Mould

Nylon PA12 CBF

PETG CCF

VisiJet® M2S-HT90

Aluminum 6061

Acetal (POM-C)

Aluminum 5052

Aluminum 6063

Brass H59

Acrylic (PMMA)

Copper 101

Platinum

VisiJet® M2R-TN

Delrin® (POM-H)

Delrin® AF (PTFE-Filled)