Material Guide

PLA is a low-cost plastic, perfect for prototypes and functional parts that do not require strength or heat resistance.

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

Developed by HP®, MJF Nylon is a widely used material for strong and detailed end-use parts and prototypes.

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

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

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

Tough resin is a perfect choice for strong, detailed functional prototypes and parts needing to withstand stress and strain.

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

Somos Evolve is the perfect material for strong, highly detailed functional prototypes and parts that need to withstand continuous usage.

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

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

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

PEEK is a lightweight, industrial-grade thermoplastic polymer with high temperature and pressure resistance.

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

This ultra-tough grey plastic has outstanding durability, accuracy, and aesthetics.

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

PMMA's strength and toughness makes it great for functional parts and high-quality prototypes, while being relatively affordable.

Somos taurus has high thermal and mechanical properties along with superior strength, high accuracy and exceptional surface finish.

Glass-filled Nylon is great for functional parts that require strength and rigidity.

Alumide is made from Nylon and aluminum powder, produces strong, temperature-resistant parts.

ULTEM is a high-performance thermoplastic with excellent chemical resistance and an extreme level of flame retardancy.

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

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

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

Durable resin has high elongation and impact strength making it ideal for pliable parts, such as living hinges.

Great for heat-resistant mounts, fixtures, and housings, due to its high heat deflection.

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

Carbon® resin materials are suitable for a variety of applications and offer exceptional mechanical properties.

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

FDM-printed TPU is great for producing flexible parts and prototypes, such as casings and shock absorbers.

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

BioMed resin is certified for short-term bodily contact and is typically used for medical device components.

PA11 is a bio-based and temperature stable material, featuring a high impact resistance it is commonly used to print strong and functional parts.

Multijet 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.

Somos® PerFORM is the material of choice for applications that require strong, stiff, temperature-resistant composite parts.

CF-PEEK is a lightweight, industrial-grade thermoplastic polymer reinforced with short carbon fibres.

Elastic silicone rubber (AR-G1) allows for thin walls and fine details on your design. It has the renowned resistance and flexibility of silicone.

Nylon (polyamide) is great for functional parts and prototypes due to its toughness and its resistance to high temperatures and impacts.

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

PPSU is heat and chemical-resistant suited for automotive, aerospace, and plumbing applications.

HIPS is a material blend of polystyrene plastic and polybutadiene rubber. The mixture of these polymers results in a material that’s both tough and flexible.

PC-ABS combines the exceptional strength and heat resistance of PC with the flexibility of ABS.

ABS is a strong and versatile material with good impact and chemical resistance. The ESD-Additive makes it safe to use around electronics.

This stainless steel is used for highly detailed, strong and functional parts.

420/BR steel is a great material for low-cost metal parts of all sizes.

This strong and lightweight material features good thermal properties and is widely used for functional metal parts.

The strongest 3D printable material, titanium offers good dimensional accuracy and fine details.

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

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

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

This classic precious metal is great for antique or modern jewelry and functional parts.

Sterling silver is the perfect material for jewelry and unique metal art pieces.

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

Copper is a precious metal with high electrical and thermal conductivity.

This premium precious metal is ideal for unique jewelry designs.

Sintered, FDM-printed stainless steel used for strong and functional parts.

Castable wax for jewelry and other metal casting.

Full-color prints for visual models produced in different materials.

Parts that require a high level of detail and low cost.