Materials
The right material for every part
Explore our library of engineering thermoplastics, composites, resins, polyurethanes and machinable plastics — filter by process to find your match.
| Material | Properties | Typical use | Processes | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | Tough, impact-resistant, easy to finish. | Housings, functional prototypes, enclosures. | FDMCNCInjection Molding | |
| PC-ABS | High strength and heat resistance. | Automotive interiors, structural parts. | FDMInjection Molding | |
| PP | Chemical-resistant, living hinges, fatigue-resistant. | Living-hinge parts, containers. | FDMInjection Molding | |
| PETG | Durable, chemical-resistant, good clarity. | Guards, brackets, fixtures. | FDM | |
| PA-CF (Carbon Fibre Nylon) | Stiff, lightweight, high strength-to-weight. | Jigs, fixtures, end-use structural parts. | FDM | |
| TPU | Flexible, abrasion-resistant, rubber-like. | Gaskets, grips, flexible components. | FDMVacuum Casting | |
| PLA | Easy to print, fine detail, rigid. | Concept and presentation models. | FDM | |
| HIPS | Lightweight, machinable, dissolvable support. | Support material, light-duty parts. | FDMCNC | |
| Nylon PA-12 | Strong, isotropic, chemically resistant. | End-use production parts, functional prototypes. | FDMMJFSLA | |
| CF (Carbon Fibre) | Very stiff and dimensionally stable. | Structural brackets, tooling. | FDM | |
| Ultem (PEI) | Flame-retardant, high heat and chemical resistance. | Aerospace, under-hood, medical. | FDM | |
| ASA | UV and weather resistant. | Outdoor and automotive exterior parts. | FDM | |
| PC (Polycarbonate) | High impact strength and heat resistance. | Transparent guards, structural parts. | FDMCNC | |
| Standard Resin | Fine detail, smooth finish. | Appearance & presentation models. | SLA | |
| Clear Resin | Transparent, polishable. | Lenses, fluid-flow visualisation, light guides. | SLA | |
| Flexible Resin | Rubber-like, compliant. | Soft-touch and flexible parts. | SLA | |
| Rigid PU (ABS-like) | Tough, durable, structural. | Functional housings and enclosures. | Vacuum Casting | |
| Elastomeric PU (Rubber-like) | Various Shore hardness. | Seals, grips, flexible components. | Vacuum Casting | |
| Clear PU | Transparent. | Lenses and light guides. | Vacuum Casting | |
| Acrylic (PMMA) | Optically clear, rigid. | Displays, light pipes, panels. | CNC | |
| Delrin (Acetal) | Low friction, high stiffness. | Gears, bushings, wear parts. | CNC | |
| HDPE | Chemical-resistant, tough. | Tanks, chemical-handling parts. | CNC |