Material Guide

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

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.

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

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

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

Metall-filled PLA is the fusion of Standard PLA with metal powder used to provide a metal-textured feeling. Metal-filled is popular with items that do not have functional capabilities, rather an aesthetic appearance.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Impact-resistant Resin is a perfect choice for strong, functional prototypes and parts needing to withstand impacts.

Castable Resin for jewelry and other metal casting.

Flexible plastic (Shore 80D) used to simulate and replace traditional CNC-machined Polypropylene parts.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

iglidur® I150-PF by igus features a high abrasion resistance at low speeds combined with good mechanical properties.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Castable wax for jewelry and other metal casting.

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