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3D Printing, CNC & Casting Materials available in Australia

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PLA (FDM) sample
FDM
BudgetFast turnaround

PLA

Bio-thermoplastic

Easy-printing biopolymer with crisp detail. The default for visual prototypes and one-off models.

Best forConcept models, display parts, low-temp fixtures
Tensile50 MPa
HDT55 °C
FinishMatte / satin
PLA+ (FDM) sample
FDM

PLA+

Bio-thermoplastic

Toughened PLA blend with better impact and inter-layer strength than standard PLA.

Best forFunctional prototypes, light fixtures
Tensile62 MPa
HDT60 °C
FinishMatte
Tough PLA (FDM) sample
FDM

Tough PLA

Bio-thermoplastic

ABS-like toughness in a PLA backbone — easier printing without the warp.

Best forSnap-fits, jigs, low-stress mechanicals
Tensile57 MPa
HDT55 °C
FinishMatte
Matte PLA (FDM) sample
FDM
Display

Matte PLA

Bio-thermoplastic

Diffuse matte finish that hides layer lines beautifully — perfect for presentation models.

Best forPresentation models, display parts
Tensile50 MPa
HDT55 °C
FinishMatte
Silk PLA (FDM) sample
FDM
Decorative

Silk PLA

Bio-thermoplastic

Pearlescent silk-finish PLA with a glossy metallic sheen. Great for decorative parts.

Best forDecorative prints, gifts, trophies
Tensile48 MPa
FinishGlossy silk
Wood-filled PLA (FDM) sample
FDM
Decorative

Wood-filled PLA

Composite filament

PLA blended with wood fibre — sandable, stainable, and smells like fresh sawdust off the bed.

Best forArchitectural models, props, decor
FinishWood grain
Metal-filled PLA (FDM) sample
FDM
Decorative

Metal-filled PLA

Composite filament

PLA loaded with copper, bronze or steel powder for heavy, polishable metallic prints.

Best forSculptures, decorative props, jewellery patterns
FinishPolishable metal
Carbon-fibre PLA (FDM) sample
FDM
Stiff

Carbon-fibre PLA

Composite filament

Chopped carbon-fibre stiffened PLA. Higher rigidity, matte black finish, no warp.

Best forStiff visual prototypes, drone parts
Tensile55 MPa
HDT55 °C
FinishMatte black
PETG (FDM) sample
FDM
Chemically resistant

PETG

Co-polyester

Glycol-modified PET with great chemical resistance and clarity. Food-safe grades available.

Best forBottles, guards, light enclosures
Tensile47 MPa
HDT70 °C
FinishGlossy translucent
PETG-CF (FDM) sample
FDM
Stiff

PETG-CF

Composite filament

Carbon-fibre reinforced PETG — stiffer and more thermally stable than standard PETG.

Best forFunctional brackets, drone frames
Tensile67 MPa
HDT82 °C
FinishMatte black
PETG-GF (FDM) sample
FDM

PETG-GF

Composite filament

Glass-fibre reinforced PETG. High stiffness with reduced shrinkage on large parts.

Best forLarge flat parts, brackets
Tensile59 MPa
HDT78 °C
FinishSpeckled matte
ABS (FDM) sample
FDM
Impact-resistant

ABS

Engineering thermoplastic

Tough, impact-resistant industrial workhorse. Acetone-vapour smoothable.

Best forEnclosures, fixtures, functional prototypes
Tensile40 MPa
HDT95 °C
FinishMatte (smoothable)
ABS+ (FDM) sample
FDM

ABS+

Engineering thermoplastic

Modified ABS with improved layer adhesion and reduced warping for larger industrial parts.

Best forIndustrial housings, automotive trims
Tensile43 MPa
HDT98 °C
FinishMatte
ASA (FDM) sample
FDM
UV stable

ASA

Engineering thermoplastic

ABS's UV-stable cousin. Survives outdoors without yellowing — signage, solar enclosures.

Best forOutdoor enclosures, automotive parts
Tensile44 MPa
HDT98 °C
FinishMatte
ASA-CF (FDM) sample
FDM
UV stableStiff

ASA-CF

Composite filament

Carbon-fibre reinforced ASA. UV-stable, stiff, dimensionally accurate.

Best forOutdoor brackets, automotive structural
Tensile55 MPa
HDT105 °C
FinishMatte black
HIPS (FDM) sample
FDM

HIPS

Styrenic plastic

High-impact polystyrene — light, machinable, and dissolvable in d-limonene as ABS support.

Best forModels, packaging, support material
Tensile32 MPa
HDT85 °C
FinishMatte
Nylon PA6 (FDM) sample
FDM
Wear-resistant

Nylon PA6

Polyamide

Tough, abrasion-resistant nylon for mechanical parts and wear components.

Best forGears, hinges, snap-fits
Tensile70 MPa
HDT150 °C
FinishMatte
Nylon PA12 (FDM) sample
FDM

Nylon PA12

Polyamide

Lower-moisture nylon with great chemical resistance and dimensional stability.

Best forMechanical parts, jigs, fuel-line fixtures
Tensile55 MPa
HDT140 °C
FinishMatte
Nylon PA6-CF (FDM) sample
FDM
Stiff

Nylon PA6-CF

Composite filament

Carbon-fibre reinforced PA6 — high stiffness for production-grade mechanical parts.

Best forTooling, brackets, motorsport
Tensile98 MPa
HDT176 °C
FinishMatte black
Nylon PA12-CF (FDM) sample
FDM
Stiff

Nylon PA12-CF

Composite filament

Lower-warp nylon-carbon composite — stable on larger functional parts.

Best forDrone frames, brackets, end-effectors
Tensile85 MPa
HDT150 °C
FinishMatte black
Nylon PA6-GF (FDM) sample
FDM

Nylon PA6-GF

Composite filament

Glass-fibre reinforced PA6 — affordable stiffness uplift versus carbon.

Best forIndustrial brackets, mounts
Tensile75 MPa
HDT180 °C
FinishSpeckled matte
PAHT-CF (FDM) sample
FDM
High tempStiff

PAHT-CF

Composite filament

Polyamide High-Temp Carbon-Fibre — Bambu/UltraFuse industrial-grade filament.

Best forUnder-bonnet parts, motorsport
Tensile110 MPa
HDT192 °C
FinishMatte black
Polycarbonate (PC) (FDM) sample
FDM
High temp

Polycarbonate (PC)

High-temp thermoplastic

Stiff, transparent-tinted engineering plastic with high heat tolerance.

Best forHeat-loaded brackets, optical lenses
Tensile65 MPa
HDT138 °C
FinishSemi-translucent
PC-ABS (FDM) sample
FDM
Impact + heat

PC-ABS

Blend

Polycarbonate impact toughness with ABS printability. Automotive interiors love this.

Best forTough housings, dashboards, covers
Tensile55 MPa
HDT120 °C
FinishMatte
PC-CF (FDM) sample
FDM
StiffHigh temp

PC-CF

Composite filament

Carbon-fibre reinforced polycarbonate. Aerospace-grade industrial filament.

Best forAerospace tooling, high-load brackets
Tensile76 MPa
HDT142 °C
FinishMatte black
TPU 95A (FDM) sample
FDM
Flexible

TPU 95A

Flexible elastomer

Shore 95A flexible polyurethane for seals, gaskets, grips and protective casing.

Best forSeals, grips, vibration dampers
Tensile39 MPa
HDT80 °C
FinishMatte rubbery
TPU 85A (FDM) sample
FDM
Flexible

TPU 85A

Flexible elastomer

Softer, more stretchy TPU for wearables, soft handles and over-mould prototypes.

Best forWearables, soft grips, lattices
Tensile29 MPa
HDT75 °C
FinishSoft matte
TPE (FDM) sample
FDM
Flexible

TPE

Thermoplastic elastomer

Highly elastic TPE for very soft, rubbery prototypes and grips.

Best forSoft grips, gaskets, prototypes
Tensile20 MPa
FinishSoft matte
Flexible PLA (FDM) sample
FDM
Flexible

Flexible PLA

Flexible bio-plastic

Soft PLA blend bridging the gap between PLA's ease of printing and TPU's flexibility.

Best forSoft mounts, decorative flexible parts
Tensile26 MPa
FinishMatte
PP (Polypropylene) (FDM) sample
FDM
Chemically resistant

PP (Polypropylene)

Polyolefin

Chemically inert, low-friction, fatigue-resistant. Living hinges and labware.

Best forLiving hinges, labware, chemical tanks
Tensile32 MPa
HDT100 °C
FinishMatte translucent
PVA (soluble support) (FDM) sample
FDM
Support

PVA (soluble support)

Water-soluble

Water-dissolvable support for clean removal under multi-material overhangs.

Best forMulti-material supports
Finish
BVOH (soluble support) (FDM) sample
FDM
Support

BVOH (soluble support)

Water-soluble

Faster-dissolving alternative to PVA with better high-temp print compatibility.

Best forNylon/PETG supports
Finish
Breakaway support (FDM) sample
FDM
Support

Breakaway support

Mechanical support

Snap-off support material for clean overhangs without dissolution chemistry.

Best forMechanical supports
Finish
PMMA (Acrylic) (FDM) sample
FDM
Transparent

PMMA (Acrylic)

Transparent plastic

Optically translucent acrylic filament — light-pipes and decorative diffusers.

Best forLightpipes, diffusers, decorative
Tensile50 MPa
HDT92 °C
FinishTranslucent
POM (Acetal) (FDM) sample
FDM
Low friction

POM (Acetal)

Engineering plastic

Low-friction, dimensionally stable acetal — gears, bushings, precision mechanicals.

Best forGears, bushings, mechanisms
Tensile63 MPa
HDT110 °C
FinishMatte
PPS (FDM) sample
FDM
High temp

PPS

High-performance polymer

Polyphenylene sulphide — chemical-resistant, heat-stable, ideal for chemical industry parts.

Best forChemical, oil & gas, hot fluids
Tensile85 MPa
HDT215 °C
FinishMatte
PPS-CF (FDM) sample
FDM
High tempAerospace

PPS-CF

High-performance composite

Carbon-fibre reinforced PPS — metal-replacement performance in chemical environments.

Best forAerospace, oil & gas, semiconductor
Tensile175 MPa
HDT230 °C
FinishMatte black
PPSU (FDM) sample
FDM
High temp

PPSU

High-performance polymer

Polyphenylsulfone — autoclavable, stiff, chemical-resistant. Used in medical tooling.

Best forMedical tools, hot-water plumbing
Tensile70 MPa
HDT207 °C
FinishAmber matte
PSU (FDM) sample
FDM
High temp

PSU

High-performance polymer

Polysulfone — clear amber, high heat, hydrolysis-resistant. Aerospace and food.

Best forSteam-sterilised parts, lab equipment
Tensile70 MPa
HDT174 °C
FinishAmber translucent
PEI Ultem 9085 (FDM) sample
FDM
AerospaceHigh temp

PEI Ultem 9085

High-performance polymer

Aerospace-certified FST-rated PEI. Cabin interiors, ducting, brackets.

Best forAircraft interiors, ducting
Tensile70 MPa
HDT153 °C
FinishAmber matte
PEI Ultem 1010 (FDM) sample
FDM
AerospaceHigh temp

PEI Ultem 1010

High-performance polymer

Higher-strength, higher-temp Ultem grade for autoclavable medical and aerospace.

Best forSterilisable tooling, aerospace structural
Tensile81 MPa
HDT213 °C
FinishAmber matte
PEKK (FDM) sample
FDM
AerospaceHigh temp

PEKK

High-performance polymer

Polyetherketoneketone — semi-crystalline PEEK cousin with easier processing.

Best forAerospace, oil & gas, medical
Tensile102 MPa
HDT162 °C
FinishBeige matte
PEEK (FDM) sample
FDM
AerospacePremium

PEEK

High-performance polymer

Aerospace-grade semi-crystalline polymer. Replaces metal in chemically aggressive environments.

Best forAerospace, medical implants, chemical
Tensile100 MPa
HDT260 °C
FinishBeige matte
PEEK-CF (FDM) sample
FDM
AerospacePremium

PEEK-CF

High-performance composite

Carbon-fibre reinforced PEEK — true metal-replacement performance.

Best forAerospace structural, motorsport
Tensile135 MPa
HDT260 °C
FinishMatte black
PEKK-CF (FDM) sample
FDM
AerospaceHigh temp

PEKK-CF

High-performance composite

Carbon-fibre reinforced PEKK — easier-printing high-performance composite.

Best forAerospace, satellite, defence
Tensile125 MPa
HDT172 °C
FinishMatte black
ESD-safe PETG (FDM) sample
FDM
ESD

ESD-safe PETG

ESD plastic

Surface-resistivity controlled PETG for electronics handling and ESD-sensitive fixtures.

Best forElectronics fixtures, ESD trays
Tensile47 MPa
HDT70 °C
FinishMatte
ESD-safe ABS (FDM) sample
FDM
ESD

ESD-safe ABS

ESD plastic

Static-dissipative ABS for industrial electronics jigs and assembly fixtures.

Best forElectronics jigs, assembly fixtures
Tensile40 MPa
HDT95 °C
FinishMatte black
ESD-safe Nylon (FDM) sample
FDM
ESD

ESD-safe Nylon

ESD plastic

Surface-resistive nylon for chip-handling fixtures and semiconductor tooling.

Best forSemiconductor handling, ESD tooling
Tensile70 MPa
HDT150 °C
FinishMatte black
Flame-retardant ABS (FDM) sample
FDM
Flame retardant

Flame-retardant ABS

FR thermoplastic

UL-94 V-0 rated ABS for transit, rail and electrical-enclosure applications.

Best forRail, transit, electrical enclosures
Tensile39 MPa
HDT92 °C
FinishMatte
Flame-retardant PC (FDM) sample
FDM
Flame retardantHigh temp

Flame-retardant PC

FR thermoplastic

UL-94 V-0 rated polycarbonate for high-spec electrical enclosures.

Best forElectrical enclosures, transit
Tensile62 MPa
HDT132 °C
FinishMatte
Glass-filled Nylon (FDM) sample
FDM
StiffHigh temp

Glass-filled Nylon

Composite filament

Glass-bead-filled nylon with high stiffness and thermal stability.

Best forStiff brackets, automotive under-bonnet
Tensile75 MPa
HDT180 °C
FinishSpeckled matte
Carbon-fibre reinforced Nylon (FDM) sample
FDM
StiffLightweight

Carbon-fibre reinforced Nylon

Composite filament

Chopped carbon-fibre in nylon for lightweight, stiff functional parts.

Best forDrones, robotics, brackets
Tensile85 MPa
HDT150 °C
FinishMatte black
Continuous carbon fibre Nylon (FDM) sample
FDM
Metal replacement

Continuous carbon fibre Nylon

Continuous reinforcement

Continuous-strand carbon fibre routed through nylon. Approaches 6061 aluminium strength.

Best forMetal-replacement brackets, end-effectors
Tensile800 MPa
FinishMatte black
Continuous glass fibre Nylon (FDM) sample
FDM
Budget

Continuous glass fibre Nylon

Continuous reinforcement

Continuous glass-fibre reinforcement — affordable stiffness uplift.

Best forStiff brackets on a budget
Tensile590 MPa
FinishMatte black
Continuous Kevlar® Nylon (FDM) sample
FDM
Impact

Continuous Kevlar® Nylon

Continuous reinforcement

Aramid-reinforced nylon for shock-loaded parts and protective covers.

Best forImpact covers, body-armour prototypes
Tensile610 MPa
FinishMatte black
Continuous HSHT Fibreglass Nylon (FDM) sample
FDM
High temp

Continuous HSHT Fibreglass Nylon

Continuous reinforcement

High-strength, high-temperature glass for parts running hot.

Best forEngine bay brackets, hot fixtures
Tensile600 MPa
FinishMatte black
Standard Resin (SLA) sample
SLA

Standard Resin

Photopolymer

Crisp, smooth visual prototypes with high feature resolution. The default for presentation parts.

Best forVisual prototypes, master patterns
Tensile65 MPa
HDT73 °C
FinishSmooth (sandable)
Clear Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Transparent

Clear Resin

Optical photopolymer

Optically clear after polish/clear-coat. Microfluidics, lightpipes, display models.

Best forOptics, lightpipes, see-through models
Tensile65 MPa
HDT73 °C
FinishPolished clear
White Resin (SLA) sample
SLA

White Resin

Photopolymer

Bright white visual-quality resin ideal for product mock-ups and photogenic presentation parts.

Best forProduct mock-ups, photo studio props
Tensile65 MPa
HDT73 °C
FinishSmooth white
Grey Resin (SLA) sample
SLA

Grey Resin

Photopolymer

Neutral grey for visual prototypes that hide imperfections better than white.

Best forConcept models, design reviews
Tensile65 MPa
HDT73 °C
FinishSmooth grey
Black Resin (SLA) sample
SLA

Black Resin

Photopolymer

Deep matte-black resin for premium-feel display parts and photo backgrounds.

Best forPremium display, photo props
Tensile65 MPa
HDT73 °C
FinishSmooth black
Draft Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Fast turnaround

Draft Resin

Fast photopolymer

High-speed resin trading detail for turnaround. Iteration prints in under an hour.

Best forConcept iteration, fit-checks
Tensile38 MPa
FinishSmooth
High Temp Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
High temp

High Temp Resin

Engineering resin

Heat-deflection up to 238 °C @ 0.45 MPa. Mould patterns, thermal testing.

Best forHeat-loaded patterns, hot-air ducts
Tensile58 MPa
HDT238 °C
FinishSmooth opaque
Tough Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Snap-fit

Tough Resin

Engineering resin

ABS-like behaviour with snap-fit and assembly resilience.

Best forFunctional prototypes, snap-fits
Tensile46 MPa
HDT48 °C
FinishSmooth opaque
Durable Resin (SLA) sample
SLA

Durable Resin

PP-like resin

Low-friction, high-elongation resin behaving like polypropylene. Living hinges.

Best forLiving hinges, ductile parts
Tensile28 MPa
HDT44 °C
FinishSmooth translucent
Flexible Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Flexible

Flexible Resin

Elastomeric resin

Soft, rubbery SLA resin for ergonomic grips and over-mould prototypes.

Best forGrips, gaskets, over-mould prototypes
Tensile8 MPa
FinishSoft matte
Elastic 50A Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Flexible

Elastic 50A Resin

Elastomeric resin

Shore 50A super-soft elastomer. Mimics silicone — wearables, soft tissue models.

Best forWearables, soft anatomy models
Tensile3 MPa
FinishSoft translucent
Rigid Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Stiff

Rigid Resin

Engineering resin

Very stiff resin with low creep. Stable jigs and assembly fixtures.

Best forInspection jigs, fixtures
Tensile75 MPa
HDT88 °C
FinishSmooth
Glass-filled Rigid Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
StiffHigh temp

Glass-filled Rigid Resin

Composite resin

Glass-fibre filled stiff resin. Used for short-run tooling and long-lasting fixtures.

Best forTooling, mould inserts, fixtures
Tensile70 MPa
HDT238 °C
FinishMatte speckled
Ceramic-filled Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
StiffHigh temp

Ceramic-filled Resin

Composite resin

Ceramic-particle filled photopolymer for very stiff, dimensionally stable parts.

Best forInspection jigs, microfluidics
Tensile72 MPa
HDT230 °C
FinishMatte white
Castable Wax Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Investment casting

Castable Wax Resin

Investment-cast resin

Burns out cleanly for jewellery, dental and precious-metal casting workflows.

Best forJewellery patterns, dental crowns
FinishMatte purple
Castable Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Investment casting

Castable Resin

Investment-cast resin

Lower-wax content castable resin for general precision casting.

Best forPrecision investment casting
FinishPurple
Dental Model Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatible

Dental Model Resin

Class I dental resin

Accurate, abrasion-resistant dental model resin for crowns, bridges and orthodontics.

Best forDental models, bridges
FinishBeige matte
Surgical Guide Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatible

Surgical Guide Resin

Class IIa resin

Autoclavable Class IIa resin for implant placement and surgical positioning guides.

Best forSurgical guides, splints
FinishSmooth medical
Dental LT Clear Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatibleTransparent

Dental LT Clear Resin

Class IIa resin

Optically clear long-term resin for splints and clear orthodontic retainers.

Best forNight guards, splints, retainers
FinishClear medical
Biocompatible Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatible

Biocompatible Resin

Class I/IIa resin

Cert-traceable resins for short-term skin/oral contact medical devices.

Best forMedical study models, short-term devices
FinishSmooth medical
Medical Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatible

Medical Resin

Class IIa resin

Sterilisable resin for medical surgical guides and anatomical models.

Best forSurgical guides, anatomy
FinishSmooth medical
ABS-like Resin (SLA) sample
SLA

ABS-like Resin

Engineering resin

ABS-mimicking SLA resin combining surface smoothness with engineering toughness.

Best forTough functional prototypes
Tensile55 MPa
HDT70 °C
FinishSmooth opaque
Nylon-like Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Low friction

Nylon-like Resin

Engineering resin

Nylon-feel resin with low friction and good wear performance for moving parts.

Best forGears, bushings, mechanisms
Tensile62 MPa
HDT73 °C
FinishSmooth matte
PP-like Resin (SLA) sample
SLA

PP-like Resin

Engineering resin

Polypropylene-mimicking resin for living-hinge and ductile-feel prototypes.

Best forLiving hinges, snap-fits
Tensile30 MPa
FinishSmooth translucent
Rubber-like Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Flexible

Rubber-like Resin

Elastomeric resin

Rubber-feel resin for soft-touch ergonomic mock-ups and gasket prototypes.

Best forErgonomic mock-ups, gaskets
Tensile10 MPa
FinishSoft matte
Heat-resistant Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
High temp

Heat-resistant Resin

Engineering resin

Mid-temperature engineering resin for under-bonnet, lighting and oven-side fixtures.

Best forUnder-bonnet, lighting, hot fixtures
Tensile65 MPa
HDT160 °C
FinishSmooth
Flame-retardant Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Flame retardant

Flame-retardant Resin

FR resin

UL-94 V-0 listed photopolymer for electrical enclosures and transit components.

Best forElectrical enclosures, transit
Tensile62 MPa
HDT111 °C
FinishSmooth matte
ESD Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
ESD

ESD Resin

ESD photopolymer

Static-dissipative photopolymer for electronics fixtures and chip-handling trays.

Best forElectronics fixtures, ESD trays
Tensile60 MPa
HDT85 °C
FinishMatte black
Tough 1500 Resin (Formlabs) (SLA) sample
SLA

Tough 1500 Resin (Formlabs)

Formlabs engineering

Stiff but resilient — PP-like prototypes that bend without snapping.

Best forSnap-fit prototypes, ductile parts
Tensile33 MPa
HDT45 °C
FinishSmooth opaque
Tough 2000 Resin (Formlabs) (SLA) sample
SLA
Snap-fit

Tough 2000 Resin (Formlabs)

Formlabs engineering

ABS-like stiffness and impact resilience for engineering-quality prototypes.

Best forIndustrial prototypes, jigs
Tensile46 MPa
HDT48 °C
FinishSmooth opaque
Rigid 4000 Resin (Formlabs) (SLA) sample
SLA
Stiff

Rigid 4000 Resin (Formlabs)

Formlabs engineering

Glass-filled stiff resin balancing stiffness with thermal stability.

Best forStiff jigs, mounting brackets
Tensile65 MPa
HDT129 °C
FinishMatte off-white
Rigid 10K Resin (Formlabs) (SLA) sample
SLA
StiffHigh temp

Rigid 10K Resin (Formlabs)

Formlabs engineering

Highly glass-filled industrial resin — the stiffest in the Formlabs lineup.

Best forMoulds, manifolds, hot fixtures
Tensile65 MPa
HDT218 °C
FinishMatte off-white
High Temp Resin (Formlabs) (SLA) sample
SLA
High temp

High Temp Resin (Formlabs)

Formlabs engineering

Industry-leading HDT for short-run thermoforming and air-flow testing.

Best forMould patterns, hot air ducts
Tensile58 MPa
HDT238 °C
FinishSmooth opaque
Grey Pro Resin (Formlabs) (SLA) sample
SLA

Grey Pro Resin (Formlabs)

Formlabs general

All-rounder professional resin with low creep and fine detail.

Best forConcept and design models
Tensile61 MPa
HDT77 °C
FinishSmooth grey
Flexible 80A Resin (Formlabs) (SLA) sample
SLA
Flexible

Flexible 80A Resin (Formlabs)

Formlabs elastomer

Shore 80A flexible resin for grips, gaskets and wearables.

Best forGrips, gaskets, wearables
Tensile8 MPa
FinishSoft matte
Silicone 40A Resin (Formlabs) (SLA) sample
SLA
FlexibleBio-compatible

Silicone 40A Resin (Formlabs)

True silicone

True 3D-printable silicone — bio-compatible, tear-resistant, soft.

Best forWearables, soft tissue, gaskets
Tensile4 MPa
FinishSoft translucent
Flame Retardant Resin (Formlabs) (SLA) sample
SLA
Flame retardant

Flame Retardant Resin (Formlabs)

Formlabs FR

UL-94 V-0 photopolymer for transit, rail and electrical enclosures.

Best forRail, transit, electricals
Tensile62 MPa
HDT111 °C
FinishSmooth
ESD Resin (Formlabs) (SLA) sample
SLA
ESD

ESD Resin (Formlabs)

Formlabs ESD

Static-dissipative photopolymer for electronics manufacturing tooling.

Best forElectronics tooling
Tensile60 MPa
HDT85 °C
FinishMatte black
Polyurethane Rigid 650 Resin (SLA) sample
SLA

Polyurethane Rigid 650 Resin

PU photopolymer

Polyurethane-based stiff resin tuned for short-run production parts.

Best forShort-run production
Tensile61 MPa
HDT126 °C
FinishMatte
Polyurethane Rigid 1000 Resin (SLA) sample
SLA

Polyurethane Rigid 1000 Resin

PU photopolymer

Tougher polyurethane resin closer to thermoset production materials.

Best forProduction-grade prototypes
Tensile68 MPa
HDT127 °C
FinishMatte
Polyurethane Flexible 80A Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Flexible

Polyurethane Flexible 80A Resin

PU elastomer

Polyurethane-based flexible resin with high tear strength.

Best forTough gaskets, soft handles
Tensile10 MPa
FinishSoft matte
BioMed Clear Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatibleTransparent

BioMed Clear Resin

Class IIa medical

Class IIa USP-VI medical-grade resin for clear medical devices and instruments.

Best forMedical instruments, surgical guides
FinishPolished clear
BioMed White Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatible

BioMed White Resin

Class IIa medical

Cert-traceable opaque white medical-grade resin for sterilisable devices.

Best forMedical instruments, study models
FinishSmooth white
BioMed Black Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatible

BioMed Black Resin

Class IIa medical

Black medical-grade resin for photo-realistic surgical and anatomical models.

Best forSurgical planning, anatomy
FinishSmooth black
BioMed Amber Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatible

BioMed Amber Resin

Class IIa medical

Translucent amber medical resin for sterilisable internal-view devices.

Best forSterilisable medical devices
FinishAmber translucent
BioMed Durable Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatible

BioMed Durable Resin

Class IIa medical

Tough Class IIa resin for repeated-use medical instrumentation.

Best forReusable medical instruments
Tensile62 MPa
FinishMatte
Custom Tray Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatible

Custom Tray Resin

Dental resin

Resin for custom impression trays in restorative dentistry.

Best forDental impression trays
FinishSmooth dental
Temporary CB Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatible

Temporary CB Resin

Dental resin

Crown and bridge resin for temporary restorations up to a few weeks in-mouth.

Best forTemporary crowns and bridges
FinishTooth-shade
Permanent Crown Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Bio-compatible

Permanent Crown Resin

Class IIa dental

Long-term permanent crown resin certified for in-mouth use.

Best forPermanent crowns, inlays
FinishTooth-shade
Castable Wax 40 Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Investment casting

Castable Wax 40 Resin

Investment-cast

Lower wax-content castable resin with extra detail. Jewellery and dental.

Best forJewellery patterns, dental
FinishPurple
Clear Cast Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Investment castingTransparent

Clear Cast Resin

Investment-cast

Clean-burnout transparent resin for high-jewellery investment casting.

Best forFine jewellery casting
FinishTranslucent
Jewellery Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Investment casting

Jewellery Resin

Investment-cast

Detail-oriented resin tuned for ultra-fine jewellery pattern reproduction.

Best forRings, pendants, fine detail
FinishPurple matte
Ceramic Resin (SLA) sample
SLA
Specialty

Ceramic Resin

Ceramic-feedstock

Photopolymer with ceramic feedstock that fires into pure ceramic in a kiln.

Best forCeramic prototypes, fired parts
FinishFired ceramic
Nylon 12 / PA12 (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
End-use

Nylon 12 / PA12 (SLS)

Polyamide powder

The SLS workhorse. Isotropic, tough, low-moisture nylon for end-use functional parts.

Best forEnd-use parts, complex mechanisms
Tensile48 MPa
HDT163 °C
FinishMatte grainy
Nylon 11 / PA11 (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
Bio-basedEnd-use

Nylon 11 / PA11 (SLS)

Bio-nylon powder

Plant-sourced nylon with higher impact and elongation than PA12.

Best forImpact parts, hinges, sporting goods
Tensile48 MPa
HDT182 °C
FinishMatte grainy
Nylon 12 Glass Filled / PA12 GF (SLS) sample
SLS
StiffHigh temp

Nylon 12 Glass Filled / PA12 GF

Composite powder

Glass-bead-filled nylon with higher stiffness and dimensional stability.

Best forStiff brackets, automotive under-bonnet
Tensile51 MPa
HDT179 °C
FinishMatte grainy
Nylon 12 Carbon Filled / PA12 CF (SLS) sample
SLS
LightweightStiff

Nylon 12 Carbon Filled / PA12 CF

Composite powder

Carbon-fibre-filled nylon — light, very stiff and EMI-shielding.

Best forDrones, robotics, motorsport brackets
Tensile76 MPa
HDT182 °C
FinishMatte black
Nylon 11 Carbon Filled / PA11 CF (SLS) sample
SLS
StiffBio-based

Nylon 11 Carbon Filled / PA11 CF

Composite powder

Bio-nylon with chopped carbon — impact and stiffness combined.

Best forAerospace prototypes, sporting goods
Tensile72 MPa
HDT182 °C
FinishMatte black
Alumide (PA12 Aluminium) (SLS) sample
SLS
Decorative

Alumide (PA12 Aluminium)

Composite powder

Aluminium-particle filled nylon. Heavy, polishable metallic appearance.

Best forDecorative parts, metal-feel mock-ups
Tensile48 MPa
FinishMetallic matte
TPU (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
FlexibleLattice

TPU (SLS)

Elastomer powder

Flexible powder for lattice cushions, midsoles, gaskets and one-piece flexures.

Best forLattices, midsoles, flexures
Tensile9 MPa
FinishMatte flexible
TPE (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
Flexible

TPE (SLS)

Elastomer powder

Softer thermoplastic elastomer powder for very soft, rubbery parts.

Best forSoft cushioning, ergonomic grips
Tensile6 MPa
FinishSoft matte
Flexible TPU 90A (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
Flexible

Flexible TPU 90A (SLS)

Elastomer powder

Shore 90A TPU with great tear strength for lattice and production flexibles.

Best forLattices, soft handles, gaskets
Tensile8 MPa
FinishMatte flexible
PP Polypropylene (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
Chemically resistant

PP Polypropylene (SLS)

Polyolefin powder

Chemically-inert, fatigue-resistant SLS polypropylene. Living hinges.

Best forLiving hinges, labware, fluidics
Tensile29 MPa
HDT100 °C
FinishMatte translucent
PEBA (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
Flexible

PEBA (SLS)

Elastomer powder

Polyether block amide — bouncy, flexible, low-temperature elastic.

Best forFootwear, lattices, dampers
Tensile10 MPa
FinishSoft matte
PEEK (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
AerospacePremium

PEEK (SLS)

High-performance powder

Aerospace-grade PEEK in powder form. Implant-grade availability.

Best forAerospace, medical implants
Tensile98 MPa
HDT260 °C
FinishBeige matte
PEKK (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
High tempAerospace

PEKK (SLS)

High-performance powder

Easier-processing PEEK cousin in SLS powder form.

Best forAerospace, oil & gas
Tensile85 MPa
HDT162 °C
FinishBeige matte
Flame-retardant PA12 (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
Flame retardant

Flame-retardant PA12 (SLS)

FR powder

UL-94 V-0 rated nylon for transit, electrical and aerospace cabin parts.

Best forTransit, aerospace cabin, electricals
Tensile47 MPa
HDT163 °C
FinishMatte grainy
ESD PA12 (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
ESD

ESD PA12 (SLS)

ESD powder

Surface-resistive nylon for electronics jigs and assembly fixtures.

Best forElectronics jigs, semiconductor
Tensile46 MPa
HDT163 °C
FinishMatte black
Food-safe PA12 (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
Food-safe

Food-safe PA12 (SLS)

Polyamide powder

EU/FDA food-contact grade nylon for kitchen tools and food handling.

Best forFood contact, kitchen tooling
Tensile48 MPa
HDT163 °C
FinishMatte grainy
PA12 Smooth (SLS) sample
SLS
End-use

PA12 Smooth

Polyamide powder

Vapour-smoothed PA12 with sealed, near-injection-mould surface finish.

Best forEnd-use parts requiring smooth finish
Tensile48 MPa
HDT163 °C
FinishSmooth sealed
PA12 Black (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
End-use

PA12 Black (SLS)

Polyamide powder

Bulk-dyed PA12 in deep black. Hides scuffs and avoids painting.

Best forVisible end-use parts
Tensile48 MPa
HDT163 °C
FinishMatte black
PA12 White (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS

PA12 White (SLS)

Polyamide powder

Natural-finish PA12 in clean white. Standard for prototypes.

Best forPrototypes, paintable parts
Tensile48 MPa
HDT163 °C
FinishMatte white
PA11 Black (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
Bio-based

PA11 Black (SLS)

Bio-nylon powder

Bulk-dyed PA11 for visible end-use parts that need bio-nylon's impact strength.

Best forSporting goods, automotive
Tensile48 MPa
HDT182 °C
FinishMatte black
PA11 White (SLS) (SLS) sample
SLS
Bio-based

PA11 White (SLS)

Bio-nylon powder

Natural PA11 in white. Tougher and more elastic than PA12.

Best forImpact prototypes, paintable parts
Tensile48 MPa
HDT182 °C
FinishMatte white
Formlabs Nylon 12 Powder (SLS) sample
SLS
End-use

Formlabs Nylon 12 Powder

Formlabs SLS

Benchtop-SLS PA12 for in-house Formlabs Fuse-style production.

Best forBureau-scale end-use parts
Tensile50 MPa
HDT171 °C
FinishMatte grainy
Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder (SLS) sample
SLS
Bio-based

Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder

Formlabs SLS

Bio-nylon PA11 powder for benchtop SLS production with high impact.

Best forImpact end-use parts
Tensile49 MPa
HDT182 °C
FinishMatte grainy
Formlabs Nylon 12 GF Powder (SLS) sample
SLS
Stiff

Formlabs Nylon 12 GF Powder

Formlabs SLS

Glass-filled PA12 for stiff, dimensionally stable benchtop SLS parts.

Best forStiff brackets, jigs
Tensile38 MPa
HDT180 °C
FinishMatte grainy
Formlabs TPU 90A Powder (SLS) sample
SLS
Flexible

Formlabs TPU 90A Powder

Formlabs SLS

Shore 90A flexible TPU for benchtop SLS soft parts.

Best forLattices, soft handles
Tensile8 MPa
FinishSoft matte
Nylon 12 / PA12 (MJF) (MJF) sample
MJF
ProductionEnd-use

Nylon 12 / PA12 (MJF)

Polyamide powder

Dense, dimensionally-accurate nylon parts dyed deep black. Production speed.

Best forProduction runs, hidden mechanicals
Tensile48 MPa
HDT175 °C
FinishMatte black
Nylon 11 / PA11 (MJF) (MJF) sample
MJF
Bio-basedEnd-use

Nylon 11 / PA11 (MJF)

Bio-nylon powder

MJF-grade bio-nylon with better elongation than PA12.

Best forImpact-prone production parts
Tensile48 MPa
HDT182 °C
FinishMatte dark grey
Nylon 12 Glass Beads / PA12 GB (MJF) (MJF) sample
MJF
Stiff

Nylon 12 Glass Beads / PA12 GB (MJF)

Composite powder

40% glass-bead reinforcement for higher stiffness and reduced shrinkage.

Best forLarge flat parts, stiff housings
Tensile30 MPa
HDT164 °C
FinishMatte light grey
Polypropylene PP (MJF) (MJF) sample
MJF
Chemically resistant

Polypropylene PP (MJF)

Polyolefin powder

Chemically inert, fatigue-resistant polypropylene at MJF production speeds.

Best forLiving hinges, chemical handling
Tensile27 MPa
HDT100 °C
FinishMatte natural
TPU (MJF) (MJF) sample
MJF
Flexible

TPU (MJF)

Elastomer powder

Industrial-grade flexible TPU production powder. Lattice-ready.

Best forLattices, soft handles, gaskets
Tensile8 MPa
FinishMatte flexible
TPA (MJF) (MJF) sample
MJF
Flexible

TPA (MJF)

Elastomer powder

Thermoplastic polyamide-amide elastomer with great low-temperature flex.

Best forFootwear, soft outdoor parts
Tensile10 MPa
FinishMatte flexible
BASF Ultrasint TPU01 (MJF) sample
MJF
Flexible

BASF Ultrasint TPU01

Elastomer powder

Tear-resistant industrial TPU for high-cycle production flexibles.

Best forProduction lattices, soles
Tensile9 MPa
FinishMatte flexible
PA12 White (MJF) (MJF) sample
MJF
End-use

PA12 White (MJF)

Polyamide powder

Natural-finish PA12 for paintable or dye-ready production parts.

Best forPaintable consumer parts
Tensile48 MPa
HDT175 °C
FinishMatte grey-white
PA12 Black dyed (MJF) (MJF) sample
MJF
End-use

PA12 Black dyed (MJF)

Polyamide powder

Deep through-dyed black PA12 with no surface scuff exposure.

Best forVisible consumer end-use
Tensile48 MPa
HDT175 °C
FinishMatte black
PA11 Black dyed (MJF) (MJF) sample
MJF
Bio-based

PA11 Black dyed (MJF)

Bio-nylon powder

Through-dyed bio-nylon PA11 for impact-resistant visible parts.

Best forSporting goods, footwear
Tensile48 MPa
HDT182 °C
FinishMatte black
PA12 Vapour Smoothed (MJF) (MJF) sample
MJF
End-use

PA12 Vapour Smoothed (MJF)

Polyamide powder

PostPro / DyeMansion vapour-smoothed PA12. Sealed, water-tight, almost glossy.

Best forCosmetic end-use, sealed enclosures
Tensile48 MPa
HDT175 °C
FinishSealed semi-gloss
PA12 GB Vapour Smoothed (MJF) (MJF) sample
MJF
End-useStiff

PA12 GB Vapour Smoothed (MJF)

Composite powder

Vapour-smoothed glass-bead PA12 — sealed surface on a stiff substrate.

Best forCosmetic stiff parts
Tensile30 MPa
HDT164 °C
FinishSealed semi-gloss
Stainless Steel 316L (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
End-use

Stainless Steel 316L (Metal 3D)

Austenitic stainless

Corrosion-resistant marine and medical-grade stainless via DMLS.

Best forMarine, medical, chemical, food
Tensile600 MPa
FinishBead-blasted / polished
Stainless Steel 17-4PH (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Aerospace

Stainless Steel 17-4PH (Metal 3D)

Precipitation-hardening stainless

Hardenable stainless steel with high strength after heat treatment.

Best forAerospace, defence, industrial
Tensile1100 MPa
FinishHeat-treated
Stainless Steel 15-5PH (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Aerospace

Stainless Steel 15-5PH (Metal 3D)

Precipitation-hardening stainless

Cleaner microstructure variant of 17-4 — aerospace and structural.

Best forAerospace structural, defence
Tensile1070 MPa
FinishHeat-treated
Stainless Steel 304L (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing

Stainless Steel 304L (Metal 3D)

Austenitic stainless

General-purpose corrosion-resistant stainless — food and general industry.

Best forFood, general industry
Tensile560 MPa
FinishBead-blasted
Tool Steel H13 (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Tooling

Tool Steel H13 (Metal 3D)

Hot-work tool steel

Hot-work tool steel for injection-mould inserts with conformal cooling.

Best forMould inserts, hot tooling
Tensile1500 MPa
FinishHardened
Tool Steel D2 (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Tooling

Tool Steel D2 (Metal 3D)

Cold-work tool steel

Wear-resistant cold-work tool steel for cutting and forming tools.

Best forPunches, dies, blades
Tensile1750 MPa
FinishHardened
Maraging Steel 1.2709 (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
AerospaceTooling

Maraging Steel 1.2709 (Metal 3D)

Ultra-high-strength steel

Age-hardened nickel-cobalt steel — toughest readily-printed steel.

Best forHigh-stress tooling, aerospace
Tensile1950 MPa
FinishAged
Aluminium AlSi10Mg (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Aerospace

Aluminium AlSi10Mg (Metal 3D)

Cast aluminium alloy

DMLS aluminium-silicon alloy — light, conductive, weldable.

Best forAerospace, automotive, thermal
Tensile440 MPa
FinishBead-blasted / anodised
Aluminium 6061 (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing

Aluminium 6061 (Metal 3D)

Aerospace alloy

Printable 6061 alloy — familiar machining-grade aluminium in DMLS form.

Best forGeneral aerospace, jigs
Tensile310 MPa
FinishBead-blasted
Aluminium 7075 (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Aerospace

Aluminium 7075 (Metal 3D)

Aerospace alloy

High-strength aerospace alloy in printable form.

Best forAerospace structural, motorsport
Tensile560 MPa
FinishBead-blasted
Titanium Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
AerospacePremium

Titanium Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 (Metal 3D)

Titanium alloy

Ultra-strong, corrosion-resistant aerospace and medical titanium.

Best forAerospace, motorsport, medical
Tensile1000 MPa
FinishBead-blasted / polished
Titanium Grade 23 (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Bio-compatiblePremium

Titanium Grade 23 (Metal 3D)

Medical titanium

Extra-low interstitial Ti-6Al-4V for medical implants. Bio-compatible.

Best forMedical implants, dental
Tensile950 MPa
FinishPolished medical
Titanium Grade 2 (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Bio-compatible

Titanium Grade 2 (Metal 3D)

Pure titanium

Commercially pure titanium — corrosion-resistant, ductile, bio-compatible.

Best forMarine, medical, chemical
Tensile345 MPa
FinishBead-blasted
Inconel 625 (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
AerospaceHigh temp

Inconel 625 (Metal 3D)

Nickel superalloy

Marine and high-temperature corrosion-resistant nickel alloy.

Best forMarine, chemical, aerospace
Tensile950 MPa
FinishHeat-treated
Inconel 718 (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
AerospaceHigh temp

Inconel 718 (Metal 3D)

Nickel superalloy

The aerospace nickel — heat, fatigue and creep resistant up to 700 °C.

Best forTurbine, aerospace, oil & gas
Tensile1240 MPa
FinishHeat-treated
Inconel 939 (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
AerospaceHigh temp

Inconel 939 (Metal 3D)

Nickel superalloy

Higher-temperature nickel superalloy for turbine hot-section parts.

Best forTurbine blades, hot-section
Tensile1100 MPa
FinishHeat-treated
Cobalt Chrome CoCr (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Bio-compatible

Cobalt Chrome CoCr (Metal 3D)

Cobalt alloy

Wear- and corrosion-resistant alloy used in dental and orthopaedic implants.

Best forDental, orthopaedic implants
Tensile1100 MPa
FinishPolished medical
Copper Cu (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Thermal

Copper Cu (Metal 3D)

Pure copper

High-purity copper for thermal exchangers, electrical contacts and induction coils.

Best forHeat exchangers, induction, busbars
Tensile210 MPa
FinishPolished copper
Copper CuCrZr (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
ThermalAerospace

Copper CuCrZr (Metal 3D)

Copper alloy

Chromium-zirconium copper for high-strength conductive parts.

Best forWelding electrodes, rocket nozzles
Tensile420 MPa
FinishPolished copper
Bronze (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing

Bronze (Metal 3D)

Copper alloy

Wear-resistant bronze for bushings, sculptures and decorative metalwork.

Best forBushings, sculptures, marine
Tensile320 MPa
FinishPolished bronze
Brass (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing

Brass (Metal 3D)

Copper alloy

Decorative and electrical brass via DMLS. Polishable to bright gold.

Best forDecorative, electrical, marine
Tensile350 MPa
FinishPolished gold
Nickel Alloy HX (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
High tempAerospace

Nickel Alloy HX (Metal 3D)

Nickel superalloy

High-temperature oxidation-resistant nickel for combustion components.

Best forCombustion, hot-section
Tensile750 MPa
FinishHeat-treated
Hastelloy X (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
High tempAerospace

Hastelloy X (Metal 3D)

Nickel superalloy

Exceptional high-temperature oxidation resistance for combustor liners.

Best forCombustor liners, turbines
Tensile780 MPa
FinishHeat-treated
Tungsten (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
High tempSpecialty

Tungsten (Metal 3D)

Refractory metal

Highest melting-point metal printable — radiation shielding and very high temperature use.

Best forRadiation shielding, hot-section
Tensile550 MPa
FinishAs-printed
Silver (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
DecorativePremium

Silver (Metal 3D)

Precious metal

Pure silver via DMLS for jewellery, optics and high-conductivity contacts.

Best forJewellery, optics, contacts
Tensile180 MPa
FinishPolished silver
Gold (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
DecorativePremium

Gold (Metal 3D)

Precious metal

18k–24k printable gold for jewellery and luxury hardware.

Best forJewellery, luxury hardware
Tensile220 MPa
FinishPolished gold
Platinum (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Premium

Platinum (Metal 3D)

Precious metal

Platinum DMLS for ultra-high-end jewellery and specialty laboratory parts.

Best forJewellery, lab specialties
FinishPolished platinum
Binder Jet 316L (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
End-use

Binder Jet 316L (Metal 3D)

Binder-jet steel

Sinter-finished 316L stainless via metal binder jetting — production-speed metal.

Best forProduction-volume stainless parts
Tensile550 MPa
FinishSintered / polished
Binder Jet 17-4PH (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
End-use

Binder Jet 17-4PH (Metal 3D)

Binder-jet steel

Production-grade 17-4PH stainless via binder jetting + sinter.

Best forTooling, fixtures, hardware
Tensile1100 MPa
FinishHeat-treated
Metal FFF 17-4PH Stainless (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing

Metal FFF 17-4PH Stainless (Metal 3D)

Metal FFF

Bound-metal extrusion / debind / sinter for cost-effective small steel parts.

Best forLow-volume steel parts, tooling
Tensile1100 MPa
FinishSintered
Metal FFF 316L Stainless (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing

Metal FFF 316L Stainless (Metal 3D)

Metal FFF

Bound-metal extrusion of 316L for corrosion-resistant low-volume parts.

Best forLow-volume marine and medical
Tensile560 MPa
FinishSintered
Metal FFF H13 Tool Steel (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Tooling

Metal FFF H13 Tool Steel (Metal 3D)

Metal FFF

Bound-metal extrusion of H13 for affordable hot-work tooling.

Best forMould inserts, low-volume tooling
Tensile1500 MPa
FinishHardened
Metal FFF Copper (Metal 3D) (Metal 3D Printing) sample
Metal 3D Printing
Thermal

Metal FFF Copper (Metal 3D)

Metal FFF

Bound-metal extrusion of pure copper for thermal and electrical parts.

Best forHeat exchangers, busbars
Tensile200 MPa
FinishPolished copper
Onyx (Chopped Carbon Nylon) (Carbon Fibre) sample
Carbon Fibre
Base material

Onyx (Chopped Carbon Nylon)

Composite base

Chopped-carbon-fibre filled nylon base. Strong, dimensionally stable, looks gorgeous.

Best forTooling, fixtures, drone frames
Tensile37 MPa
HDT145 °C
FinishMatte black
Continuous Carbon Fibre (Carbon Fibre) sample
Carbon Fibre
Metal replacement

Continuous Carbon Fibre

Continuous reinforcement

Layer-by-layer continuous carbon-fibre routed through Onyx. Approaches 6061 aluminium strength.

Best forMetal-replacement brackets, end-effectors
Tensile800 MPa
FinishMatte black
Continuous Kevlar® (Carbon Fibre) sample
Carbon Fibre
Impact

Continuous Kevlar®

Continuous reinforcement

High-impact aramid reinforcement for shock-loaded parts.

Best forImpact covers, body-armour prototypes
Tensile610 MPa
FinishMatte black
Continuous Fiberglass (Carbon Fibre) sample
Carbon Fibre
Budget

Continuous Fiberglass

Continuous reinforcement

Cost-effective stiffness uplift versus chopped Onyx.

Best forStiff brackets on a budget
Tensile590 MPa
FinishMatte black
HSHT Fiberglass (Carbon Fibre) sample
Carbon Fibre
High temp

HSHT Fiberglass

High-temp reinforcement

High-strength, high-temperature glass for parts running hot.

Best forEngine bay brackets, hot fixtures
Tensile600 MPa
FinishMatte black
Mimaki Full CMYK Resin (Full Colour) sample
Full Colour
Photorealistic

Mimaki Full CMYK Resin

UV-cured resin

10-million-colour photorealistic UV-cured resin. Architectural massing, anatomy, marketing models.

Best forArchitectural models, anatomical models
FinishSmooth glossy
Sandstone Full Colour (Full Colour) sample
Full Colour

Sandstone Full Colour

Binder-jet powder

Powder-based full-colour with a natural matte finish.

Best forTopography, large architectural
FinishMatte sandstone
Aluminium 6061-T6 (CNC) (CNC Metals) sample
CNC Metals
Versatile

Aluminium 6061-T6 (CNC)

Aerospace alloy

The all-rounder aluminium. Strong, light, anodisable.

Best forBrackets, jigs, lightweight chassis
FinishBead-blasted / anodised
Aluminium 7075 (CNC) (CNC Metals) sample
CNC Metals
Aerospace

Aluminium 7075 (CNC)

Aerospace alloy

Higher-strength aerospace alloy. Motorsport and structural mounts.

Best forStructural aerospace, motorsport
FinishBead-blasted / anodised
Stainless 304 (CNC) (CNC Metals) sample
CNC Metals

Stainless 304 (CNC)

Austenitic stainless

General-purpose stainless for food, industry and weather-exposed parts.

Best forFood, general industry, weather
FinishBrushed / polished
Stainless 316 (CNC) (CNC Metals) sample
CNC Metals
Bio-compatible

Stainless 316 (CNC)

Austenitic stainless

Marine and medical-grade stainless with superior corrosion resistance.

Best forMarine, medical, food contact
FinishBrushed / polished
Mild Steel 1018/1045 (CNC) (CNC Metals) sample
CNC Metals

Mild Steel 1018/1045 (CNC)

Carbon steel

Easy-machining carbon steel — cost-effective brackets and weldable parts.

Best forWeldable structures, shafts
FinishOiled / painted
Brass C360 (CNC) (CNC Metals) sample
CNC Metals

Brass C360 (CNC)

Copper alloy

Free-machining brass with great surface finish — fittings and decorative hardware.

Best forFittings, decorative parts
FinishPolished gold
Titanium Grade 5 (CNC) (CNC Metals) sample
CNC Metals
AerospacePremium

Titanium Grade 5 (CNC)

Titanium alloy

Ultra-strong, corrosion-resistant aerospace and medical titanium.

Best forAerospace, medical, motorsport
FinishBrushed / anodised
Delrin (POM-C) (CNC) (CNC Plastics) sample
CNC Plastics
Low friction

Delrin (POM-C) (CNC)

Engineering plastic

Acetal copolymer. Low friction, dimensionally stable, gear-quality.

Best forGears, bushings, precision mechanical
FinishMachined matte
Acetal Black/White (CNC) (CNC Plastics) sample
CNC Plastics

Acetal Black/White (CNC)

Engineering plastic

Same as Delrin in colour-stable production grades for OEM parts.

Best forOEM finished parts
FinishMachined matte
PEEK (CNC) (CNC Plastics) sample
CNC Plastics
PremiumHigh temp

PEEK (CNC)

High-performance polymer

Aerospace-grade machinable PEEK. Solvent-resistant, sterilisable, high-temperature.

Best forAerospace, medical, semiconductor
FinishMachined matte
Cast Acrylic / PMMA (CNC) (CNC Plastics) sample
CNC Plastics
Transparent

Cast Acrylic / PMMA (CNC)

Transparent plastic

Optically clear cast acrylic for windows, lenses and light-pipes.

Best forOptical windows, lightpipes
FinishPolished clear
HDPE (CNC) (CNC Plastics) sample
CNC Plastics

HDPE (CNC)

Polyolefin

Tough, chemically inert polyethylene for tanks and food-contact parts.

Best forTanks, food contact, slip-plates
FinishMachined matte
ABS-like Urethane (Urethane Cast) sample
Urethane Cast

ABS-like Urethane

Polyurethane resin

Rigid PU mimicking ABS for short-run production parts.

Best forShort-run production, pre-tooling
FinishPainted / textured
PP-like Urethane (Urethane Cast) sample
Urethane Cast

PP-like Urethane

Polyurethane resin

Ductile PU mimicking polypropylene's living-hinge behaviour.

Best forHinged enclosures, snap closures
FinishPainted / textured
Rubber Urethane (Shore 30-80A) (Urethane Cast) sample
Urethane Cast
Flexible

Rubber Urethane (Shore 30-80A)

Elastomer

Castable rubbers across a wide hardness range — gaskets, grips, over-moulds.

Best forGaskets, grips, over-mould prototypes
FinishColoured rubber

Process Guide

Which process suits your part?

A quick reference for choosing the right manufacturing route before you spec the material.

F

FDM

Fused Deposition Modelling — robust thermoplastic parts extruded layer by layer. Great for jigs, fixtures, large enclosures and functional prototypes.

S

SLA

Stereolithography — UV-cured resins delivering crisp detail, fine features and smooth surfaces. Ideal for presentation models, dental, jewellery and visual prototypes.

S

SLS

Selective Laser Sintering — laser-fused nylon powder producing tough, isotropic parts with no support structures. Perfect for end-use functional components.

M

MJF

Multi Jet Fusion — HP's powder-bed process producing dense, high-detail nylon parts at production speed.

M3

Metal 3D Printing

DMLS, SLM and binder-jet metal 3D printing for aerospace, medical and industrial parts. Dense, fully functional metal geometry impossible to machine.

CF

Carbon Fibre

Continuous Fibre Fabrication — chopped nylon reinforced with continuous carbon, kevlar or fibreglass strands for metal-replacement strength.

FC

Full Colour

Full CMYK 3D printing — photorealistic colour models for architecture, medical, marketing and exhibition pieces.

CM

CNC Metals

Subtractive CNC machining of metal billet for precision parts, brackets, housings and one-off production runs.

CP

CNC Plastics

Subtractive CNC machining of engineering plastics where tight tolerances and clarity matter.

UC

Urethane Cast

Silicone-mould vacuum casting of polyurethane resins — short-run production parts that mimic injection-moulded plastics.

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