Material Guide

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Nylon (polyamide) is great for functional parts and prototypes due to its toughness and high-temperature and impact resistance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Glass-filled polypropylene is a tough material with high strength that is also resistant to high temperatures. It is suitable for functional verification of product prototypes.

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

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

Castable resin is suitable for jewelry and other metal casting.

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

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

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.

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

Alumide is made from nylon and aluminum powder, and it produces strong, high-temperature-resistant parts.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

This material is great for heat-resistant mounts, fixtures, and housings, due to its high heat deflection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Durable resin has high elongation and impact strength, which makes it ideal for pliable parts like living hinges.

Impact-resistant resin is a perfect choice for strong, functional prototypes and parts that need to withstand impacts.

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

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

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

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

Elastic silicone rubber (AR-G1) allows for thin walls and fine details while still providing the resistance and flexibility of silicone.

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

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

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

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

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

This premium precious metal is ideal for unique jewelry designs.

A great material for striking visual models produced in different materials.

Surgical guide resin is a CE certified, biocompatible material that meets Class I requirements.

Markforged H13 tool steel is an abrasion-resistant, hard material with a good resistance to heat.

Visijet M3 Navy is a blue rigid plastic with standard mechanical properties.

Markforged Inconel 625 is a nickel chromium-based superalloy that is extremely resistant to corrosion and strong at high temperatures.

iglidur I180-PF by igus is a material with high wear resistance, especially designed for moving parts.

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

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

Temperature-based color-changing PLA is ideal for novelty prints.

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.

CF-ABS is made using ABS and 15% high-modulus carbon fiber.

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

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

Carbon-fiber reinforced nylon is a strong and heat-resistant material, commonly used to print strong and functional parts.

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.

The addition of the carbon fibers to PC improves its strength, toughness, and temperature resistance.

CNC machining is available on-demand for a wide range of plastics for rapid prototyping and for the production of industrial grade parts.

CNC machining is available on-demand for a wide range of metals for rapid prototyping and for the production of industrial grade parts.