How do I get access?
Yes, up to 5 materials in your personal base. With a subscription - unlimited materials and export.
Material Database
Your personal library - every filament, resin, or powder you've used
Remember how you tuned PrusaSlicer for Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF? What temperature? What retraction? Six months later - you don't. This database lets you save every material you've ever used - manufacturer, color, price, rating, print settings, notes. Later, when you start a new project, open the database and see exactly what worked. CRUD functionality - add, edit, delete records. Filters by material type (PLA, ABS, PETG, nylon, PC, ASA, PEEK, resin, PA12, Ti6Al4V, 316L, custom) and by manufacturer.
Available with the Pro plan (15 EUR per month). The printed book includes 3 months of Pro. Also includes an unlimited material database.
Key features
Full CRUD
Add, edit, view, delete materials - all in a few clicks.
13 type filters
PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, nylon, PC, ASA, PEEK, resin, PA12, Ti6Al4V, 316L, custom. Filter and see only what matters.
Manufacturer filters
Polymaker, Prusament, Bambu Lab, eSUN, Fillamentum, Formlabs, Anycubic, Phrozen - filter by brand.
Print settings
Nozzle temp, bed temp, print speed, retraction, cooling - everything you've tuned.
Rating and notes
1-5 stars + free-text notes. Remember why you never buy Sunlu Black PLA again? It's written down.
Comparison
Pick 2-4 materials and see them side-by-side - price, settings, rating. Perfect before the next purchase.
How it works
- 1Add your first material - click 'Add first material'.
- 2Enter: type (PLA/ABS/...), manufacturer, color, price/kg, print settings.
- 3Rate - 1-5 stars + notes.
- 4Result is saved to your database.
- 5Repeat for subsequent materials.
- 6Filter by type, manufacturer, or rating. Compare up to 4 at once.
Who it's for
Active hobbyist
10-30 spools, several brands. Track settings and ratings for each.
Boutique service
Printing for clients with multiple materials. The database lets you quote exact price and lead time without flipping back and forth.
Dental lab
Different resins for different applications (crowns, bridges, guides). The database tracks what costs how much.
Educational institution
20+ students share materials. The database shows who tested what and what works.
Frequently asked
Can I import from Excel?
With a subscription - yes, CSV import. Without - manual.
Why use it if I have Excel?
The database has filters, comparison, ratings, mobile access - and integration with other instruments (Calculator uses it for cost, Wizards use it for recommendations).
Want full access to all 148 instruments?
The Big Book of 3D Printing includes 90 days of Pro access to every instrument with the physical book's code - 30 days with the ebook. Calculators, wizards, comparisons, generators, and more.
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