3D Printing Decision Guide

This material is a powder of a thermoplastic elastomer that is naturally coloured and rubber like. It produces fully functional parts.

Nylon 11 Powder, a high-performance, bio-based material derived from castor oil, is designed for creating durable and flexible parts in functional prototyping and small batch production.

This is a whitish polyamide 12 powder that is glass filled. Its stiffness is excellent and it has good elongation at break.

PA 2241 FR is a white polyamide 12 powder designed for laser sintering systems, incorporating a halogen-based flame retardant.

Alumide® is a metallic gray, aluminum-filled polyamide 12 powder renowned for its high rigidity, metallic appearance, and versatile post-processing options.

Nylon 11 Powder, a high-performance, bio-based material derived from castor oil, is designed for creating durable and flexible parts in functional prototyping and small batch production.

Thermoplastic polyurethane blends the features of rubber and plastic into a soft material. TPU is semi-flexible in nature.

Compared to the Nylon PA12, this has enhanced compressive strength with improved heat distortion temperature.

PA 12 full-color is a unique material for 3D printing using Multi Jet Fusion technology, enabling the production of elements in the CMYK color palette.

FDM Nylon 12 merges the advantages of Nylon 12 with the design flexibility and reliability of FDM 3D printing.

ABS-ESD7 combines ABS with carbon to offer electrostatic dissipative (ESD) properties, ideal for static-sensitive applications.

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a thermoplastic material widely known for its high resistance to impact and toughness.

ASA filament (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) is a versatile 3D printing thermoplastic ideal for various applications.

PC-ABS blends the strength and heat resistance of polycarbonate with the flexibility of ABS, providing excellent mechanical properties.

PC-ISO is a biocompatible polycarbonate material compliant with ISO 10993 and USP Class VI standards, making it suitable for medical, pharmaceutical, and food-related industries.

PLA offers good tensile strength and surface quality, making it easy to work with at high print speeds. It’s user-friendly for home and office environments, enabling the creation of good-resolution parts.

PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) is a widely used thermoplastic polymer with versatile applications. It offers a balanced combination of mechanical and optical properties, making it suitable for various uses.

PEEK is used in the production of components such as tubes, bearings, seals, valves, electric insulation and even medical implants.

ULTEM™ 1010 resin is a high-performance polyetherimide (PEI) thermoplastic renowned for its strength in 3D printing.

ULTEM™ 9085 filament is a high-performance thermoplastic designed for demanding applications with FDM technology.

ABS M30 is a high impact resistant and tough material: it has a glass transition temperature of about 105°C.

Standard PEEK is a high-performance thermoplastic material that offers superior properties such as excellent thermal and chemical resistance.

Flexible 80A Resin stands out as a very stiff soft-touch material, featuring an 80A Shore durometer to mimic rubber or TPU flexibility.

This material stands out as a robust ABS-like black plastic offering industry-leading UV stability and lifecycle stability for high-performance prototyping and production.

This is a high-strength polyurethane-based engineering grade resin boasting mechanical properties comparable to widely used injection molding grades.

This is a highly popular material offering clear solutions for diverse applications. It mimics the clarity of thermoplastics like ABS and PBT, catering to designers and engineers alike.

This material is a high-speed, multi-purpose resin ideal for producing durable, rigid gray parts with excellent stability, even in high humidity.

This is an opaque, rigid white production-grade plastic designed for same-day parts. With biocompatible capability, it offers a smooth surface finish, long-term environmental stability, and lasting white color.

Silica glass is an isotropic material commonly seen as the glassy form of quartz. It is tough, hard, and expands slowly.

Formulated for strong, precise concept models and prototypes, this Black Resin offers an opaque matte finish akin to injection-molded plastics.

Durable Resin is highly pliable and impact-resistant, ideal for creating squeezable parts and low-friction assemblies.

This ESD Resin offers a rugged ESD-safe solution for electronics manufacturing workflows. By 3D printing custom tools, jigs, and fixtures, it reduces risk and increases yield while protecting critical components from static discharge.

High Temp Resin boasts a high heat deflection temperature (HDT) of up to 238°C @ 0.45 MPa (after additional Thermal Cure), the highest among resins, making it ideal for printing detailed, precise prototypes with exceptional temperature resistance.

This carefully-engineered resin excels in capturing the finest features in your model, ensuring accuracy and robustness ideal for rapid prototyping and product development.

White Resin highlights fine details with a matte finish and a warm, slightly ivory color, perfect for producing prints with smooth, opaque surfaces suitable for model making, painting, and looks-like prototyping.

Grey Pro Resin offers high precision, moderate elongation, and resistance to deformation, making it versatile for various engineering applications.

This photopolymer is a versatile, rigid material known for its exceptional detail and resemblance to acrylic rather than ABS, PC, polypropylene, or polyamide.

Titanium Ti64 Grade 5 is a Ti6Al4V alloy known for its low density, high strength, and excellent corrosion resistance. It offers higher fatigue resistance than other lightweight alloys and is lighter than superalloys and steels.

This is a nickel-chromium-based high-strength super alloy. It is resistant to corrosion, extreme pressure, and elevated temperatures of up to 700°C.