Recommended
PLA The all-rounder for prototypes and objects
Easy to print, accurate and good-looking. Ideal for prototypes, models, figurines and everyday objects. Bio-based. Not for heat (above about 55 °C) or long outdoor use.
Strength
Heat
Flexibility
Outdoor
Finish Best for
Visual prototypes Models and figurines Light enclosures Gifts and decorative objects Colours
White Black Red Blue Green Yellow Orange GreyGet a price in PLA → Recommended
PETG Tough and chemical resistant
More impact- and heat-resistant than PLA, with a little flex. Holds up well to moisture and common chemicals. Available in clear.
Strength
Heat
Flexibility
Outdoor
Finish Best for
Functional parts Brackets and mounts Parts exposed to moisture Containers (depending on use) Colours
Get a price in PETG → Recommended
ABS For heat and technical parts
Handles high temperatures (up to about 95 °C) and impacts. The material for technical parts and enclosures, and it can be sanded and painted.
Strength
Heat
Flexibility
Outdoor
Finish Best for
Parts near heat sources Technical enclosures Car interior parts Parts to sand and paint Colours
Get a price in ABS → Recommended
Nylon (PA) The strongest, for mechanical parts
Very resistant to wear and fatigue, with excellent layer adhesion. For gears, hinges, clips and any part that does real work.
Strength
Heat
Flexibility
Outdoor
Finish Recommended
TPU Soft and elastic, like rubber
A flexible material that springs back. For seals, grips, bumpers and dampers. Good abrasion and UV resistance.
Strength
Heat
Flexibility
Outdoor
Finish Best for
Seals and plugs Grips and handles Bumpers and cases Dampers and feet Colours
Get a price in TPU → General guidance: real strength also depends on the part’s shape, its orientation and the infill. If in doubt, ask us.
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