Materials
Find your ideal material, and unleash innovation. This is not an exhaustive list of the offers we have. Many of these filaments have variants such as: ESD(electrostatic discharge-safe), CF(carbon-filled), GF(fiberglass fill), and flame-retardant.
PLA (Polylactic Acid) is one of the most popular and versatile 3D printing filaments, prized for its ease of use, low warping, and ability to produce high-resolution prints with fine detail. It is a biodegradable thermoplastic derived from renewable resources like corn starch, making it an eco-friendly choice. PLA is typically used for rapid prototyping, architectural models, educational projects, decorative items, and consumer product prototypes where high strength or temperature resistance is not a primary requirement.
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) combines the ease of printing of PLA with the enhanced durability and chemical resistance of ABS. This filament is known for its strength, transparency, and food-safe properties, making it ideal for functional prototypes, mechanical parts, and containers that come into contact with food. PETG is also commonly used for protective gear, drone components, and parts that require a good balance of flexibility and rigidity without the warping issues associated with ABS.
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a robust, temperature-resistant thermoplastic known for its toughness, impact resistance, and durability. It is widely used for creating functional parts, enclosures for electronics, automotive components, and household items where strength and resilience are necessary. ABS requires a heated print bed and an enclosed build area to minimize warping and ensure successful prints, making it a staple for more serious engineering and prototyping applications.
ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) is often considered a superior alternative to ABS due to its exceptional UV resistance and weatherability, making it ideal for outdoor applications. It shares many of ABS's mechanical properties, such as strength and durability, but with the added benefit of retaining its color and mechanical integrity when exposed to sunlight. ASA is typically used for automotive exterior parts, outdoor fixtures, marine components, and any prototype or end-use part that will be subjected to harsh environmental conditions.
PP (Polypropylene) is a lightweight, semi-flexible thermoplastic renowned for its outstanding chemical resistance, fatigue endurance, and low density. Its unique property of being resistant to cracking when bent makes it perfect for living hinges, containers, and laboratory equipment. PP is notoriously difficult to print with standard 3D printers due to its low surface energy and tendency to warp, but it is the go-to material for applications requiring chemical inertness and durability, such as automotive parts, medical devices, and food-safe storage containers.
Simubone is a composite filament designed to mimic the radiopacity (the ability to block X-rays) and feel of real bone, making it an invaluable tool in the medical and educational fields. It is primarily used by surgeons, radiologists, and medical students for creating anatomically accurate models for pre-operative planning, training simulations, and patient education. This filament allows for the creation of realistic bone models that can be used to practice surgical procedures or to explain complex medical conditions to patients.
HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) is a durable, lightweight thermoplastic known for its excellent impact resistance and ease of machining. Its most common use in 3D printing is as a soluble support material when printing with ABS, as it can be dissolved in a limonene solution, leaving behind complex geometries without manual support removal. Beyond its role as a support, HIPS is also used for prototypes, models, and parts that require a smooth, matte finish and good impact strength, similar to applications for ABS.
PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) is a semi-crystalline, high-performance thermoplastic that offers an exceptional combination of chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and high-temperature performance. It is inherently flame-retardant and does not degrade when exposed to a wide range of chemicals, making it a top choice for demanding industrial applications. PPS is typically used for aerospace components, automotive under-the-hood parts, chemical processing equipment, and electrical insulators that must operate in harsh, high-temperature environments.
HTN (High-Temperature Nylon) refers to a class of engineering nylons, like Nylon 6/6, modified to withstand significantly higher temperatures while retaining the excellent mechanical properties of nylon. These filaments are known for their high strength, stiffness, and thermal stability, making them suitable for applications that would cause standard nylon to deform. HTN is used for high-performance gears, bearings, automotive components, and industrial machinery parts that must endure both mechanical stress and elevated temperatures.
PSU (Polysulfone) is a high-performance, amorphous thermoplastic celebrated for its outstanding toughness, high heat deflection temperature, and inherent flame retardancy. It maintains its mechanical properties at elevated temperatures and has excellent resistance to hydrolysis and steam, making it ideal for repeated sterilization. PSU is commonly used in the medical industry for surgical instruments and sterilizable trays, as well as in aerospace and food processing for parts that demand high strength and thermal stability.
PES (Polyethersulfone) is an amorphous, high-performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional thermal stability, mechanical strength, and resistance to hydrolysis. It can operate continuously at high temperatures and is often used as a transparent alternative to other high-performance polymers when clarity is needed. PES is typically used for medical devices that require repeated steam sterilization, electrical components that need high dielectric strength, and plumbing fittings for hot water systems.
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone) is a superior, high-performance thermoplastic that offers even greater impact resistance and hydrolytic stability than PSU, especially at elevated temperatures. It is a tough, durable material that can withstand repeated autoclave sterilization cycles without losing its properties, making it a staple in the medical and food service industries. PPSU is the material of choice for surgical instrument handles, dental devices, aircraft interior components, and food processing equipment where toughness, heat resistance, and sterilization are critical.
Nylon (PA - Polyamide) is a family of versatile engineering thermoplastics renowned for their exceptional strength, toughness, and wear resistance. Nylons are also known for their low friction coefficient and high melting point, making them ideal for functional parts that experience mechanical stress. They are typically used for printing durable gears, bearings, hinges, and other moving parts, as well as for custom tooling and automotive components that require both flexibility and high impact strength.
PC (Polycarbonate) is a strong, tough, and transparent engineering thermoplastic known for its high impact resistance and ability to withstand elevated temperatures. It is significantly more durable than materials like ABS and PLA, making it suitable for creating robust, functional prototypes and end-use parts. PC is commonly used for protective gear like visors and safety glasses, electronic enclosures, automotive components, and any application requiring a material that is both strong and heat-resistant.
PCTG (Poly Cyclohexane-1,4-dimethylene Terephthalate Glycol-modified) is a durable, impact-resistant copolyester that offers a superior balance of strength, chemical resistance, and clarity compared to PETG. It is known for its low shrinkage and excellent layer adhesion, resulting in strong, reliable prints. PCTG is often used for functional prototypes, mechanical parts, and containers that require high impact strength and chemical resistance, making it a popular choice for demanding engineering applications.
PPE-PS (Polyphenylene Ether - Polystyrene Blend) is an engineering thermoplastic blend that combines the excellent heat resistance and dimensional stability of PPE with the ease of processing and cost-effectiveness of polystyrene. This material is known for its low moisture absorption and good electrical properties. PPE-PS is typically used for electrical and electronic components, automotive parts, and fluid-handling systems that require a stable, durable material that can perform well under heat and electrical stress.
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is a flexible, elastic filament that bridges the gap between soft rubbers and hard plastics. Its defining characteristic is its elasticity, allowing it to be stretched, bent, and compressed while returning to its original shape. TPU is widely used for creating flexible parts such as phone cases, cable protectors, custom seals and gaskets, wearable prototypes, and any application that requires shock absorption, vibration dampening, or a soft-touch feel.
PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) is a high-purity, semi-crystalline fluoropolymer that offers a unique combination of properties, including excellent chemical resistance, high purity, and good mechanical strength. It is known for its resistance to solvents, acids, and bases, as well as its UV and weather stability. PVDF is typically used for chemical processing equipment, linings for tanks and pipes, semiconductor manufacturing components, and wire insulation where chemical inertness and durability are paramount.
PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) is a top-tier, semi-crystalline thermoplastic that stands as one of the highest-performance materials available for 3D printing. It boasts an incredible combination of high-temperature resistance (up to 250°C continuous use), exceptional mechanical strength, outstanding chemical resistance, and inherent flame retardancy. PEEK is used in the most demanding applications, including aerospace and automotive components, medical implants, and industrial machinery parts, where no other material can withstand the extreme conditions.
PEKK (Polyetherketoneketone) is an ultra-performance thermoplastic that offers a similar property profile to PEEK but with distinct advantages, including higher glass transition temperature and better resistance to fire and chemicals. It is known for its excellent mechanical strength, thermal stability, and low outgassing, making it suitable for use in vacuum environments. PEKK is primarily used in high-end aerospace applications, such as structural components and interior parts for aircraft.
PEI (Polyetherimide), commonly known by the brand name Ultem, is an amorphous, high-performance thermoplastic celebrated for its exceptional strength, rigidity, and outstanding high-temperature resistance. It maintains its mechanical integrity at temperatures where other engineering plastics would fail, offering a high glass transition temperature and inherent flame retardancy. Ultem is a go-to material for the most demanding applications, including aerospace structural components, automotive under-the-hood parts, medical devices that require sterilization, and high-strength electrical insulators where both thermal stability and mechanical performance are non-negotiable.
TPI (Thermoplastic Polyimide) represents the pinnacle of high-temperature 3D printing materials, offering performance that surpasses even PEEK and PEI. This amorphous polymer exhibits an extremely high glass transition temperature and remarkable thermal stability, allowing it to retain its mechanical properties in the most extreme heat environments. TPI also possesses excellent chemical resistance and low creep under constant load. It is reserved for the most specialized and critical applications, such as advanced aerospace components, high-performance automotive parts, and industrial tooling used in processes involving extreme temperatures, where no other polymer can be considered a viable alternative.