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A complete 3D printing materials library: from mainstream filaments (PLA, PETG, ABS) to engineering polymers, composites, metal powders and photopolymer resins. For each: chemistry, temperatures, mechanical properties and practical tips.
ABS · the industrial standard: strong, heat-stable, requires a chamber. AlSi10Mg · aluminum DMLS/SLM. lightweight, conductive. €300–400/kg powder. ASA · UV-stable ABS: for outdoor use. Same chamber, same workflow. Castable Resin · jewelry + lost-wax casting. burns out without ash. €60–120/L premium. CF-Filled (PLA/PETG) · PLA or PETG reinforced with CF fibers. matte look + extra stiffness. hardened no CoCr (Cobalt-Chrome) · cobalt-chrome. dental implants, wear-resistant parts. ISO 22674. €300–450/kg. Copper (Cu) · pure copper. electrical conductivity, heat exchange, induction coils. €350–500/k Dental Resin · biocompatible ISO 10993-1. dental, medical. €100–300/L. Flexible Resin · rubbery resin. shore 60–80A. gaskets, soft parts. trivially fragile after cure. Glow PLA · PLA + phosphor. glows in the dark for 4–6 hours. abrasive: hardened nozzle. High-Temp Resin · up to 250°C HDT. engineering prototypes under heat. requires heat post-cure. HIPS · soluble support for ABS. limonene dissolves it: full design freedom. Inconel 718 · nickel alloy. turbines, aerospace, rocket. up to 700°C operation. €400–600/kg. Matte PLA · PLA with matte look. hides layer lines. premium aesthetic for miniatures. Nylon (PA12) · polyamide: strong, wear-resistant. Hygroscopic: 12 h drying mandatory. PA-CF · nylon + carbon fiber: avionics, motorsport. Light, stiff, expensive. PA11 (Bio-Nylon) · bio-base PA12 alternative. tougher, more flexible. €120/kg. PA12 (Nylon 12) · SLS standard. functional parts without supports. €60/kg powder. PC-CF · PC + carbon fiber. Industrial strength + 130°C HDT. For tooling and semicon. PC · polycarbonate: optical clarity + 130°C HDT. Requires 270°C+. PEBA Powder · PEBA: block copolymer of PA + PEG. shoe outsoles, sports. €100–150/kg. PEEK · super-polymer. 250°C HDT. Aerospace, medical. Requires a specialized printer. PEI / Ultem · aerospace polymer. 217°C HDT, fire-retardant, biocompatible. requires a €25k+ pr PETG · the sweet spot between PLA and ABS: food-safe variants, no warping. PLA · the starter material: bio-based, easy, cheap, no chamber required. PP · polypropylene. chemically inert, flexible. low bed adhesion: PP tape required. PVA · water-soluble support for PLA. water + soap: no chemistry. Silk PLA · PLA with gloss additives. satin finish. more brittle than standard. Stainless Steel 316L · corrosion-resistant stainless. medical, marine, chemical. €150–200/kg. Standard Resin · universal SLA resin. prototypes, models, fine details. €30/L. Ti-6Al-4V · titanium alloy. aerospace, implants, racing. €600–800/kg powder. Tough Resin · engineering resin. strength + impact resistance. brackets, snap-fits, tools. TPU Powder · SLS flexible. shore 90–95A. footwear, medical, sports. €120/kg. TPU · the flexible elastomer: Shore 85A–95A. Direct-drive mandatory. Water-Washable Resin · no IPA. wash with water + soap. €40/L. lower toxicity. Wood Composite · PLA + wood dust. looks and sands like wood. nozzle ≥0.5 mm.