| Material category | Key features | Best applications |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | Cost-effective, available in multiple colors and finishes | Decorative and architectural models, or fast prototyping. |
| PETG/PCTG | Durable, entry-level engineering filament, with fire-resistant and ESD-safe versions available. | Everyday printing for fixtures, fixtures, cases, enclosures and functional parts. |
| ABS/ABS+PC | One of the most common engineering plastics. Medical-grade ABS is certified for prolonged skin contact, and ABS+PC is the most common material used in automotive production. | Functional parts, automotive and medical applications, and functional parts. |
| ASA | Temperature, UV and weather resistant thermoplastic. | Outdoor and medium temp use (up to 100 degrees). |
| TPU | Flexible materials with high chemical stability. | Gaskets, flexible parts, seals, and bushings. |
| CF- and GF- variants | Carbon and glass fiber filled variants of common filaments. | When just a little bit more stiffness or strength is required, compared to the base material. The surface texture hides the layer lines and GF variants can be painted. |
| PA/PA6/PPA | A family of nylon and nylon-like filaments, known for their strength and durability. Mostly used in CF variants to prevent warping and deformation. | Superior temperature resistance (170-210 degrees depending on the filament) and almost metal-like toughness make these materials most suitable for real-life, high-load functional parts. |
| PPS | Material with superior durability and exceptional temperature resistance (up to 250 degrees). | Heavy-duty functional parts, frequently used as a cost-effective PEEK alternative. |
| Craft resins | Common resins with good surface quality | Figurines, scale models, and board gaming. |
| Flexible resins | Flexible resins with fast rebound | Silicone replacement, bushings, flexible parts, and shock dampers. |
| Castable resins | Resins that can be burned out with a little ash | Jewelry production, rotary and metal casting. |
| ABS-like resins | Drop-in replacement for ABS filaments, but more precise and with better surface quality. | Functional and prototype parts. |
| Specialized resins | Low-wear resins for BJD dolls, high-temp resins for industrial use, clear resins and many more. | Custom projects and specific requirements; contact us to discuss your project! |