PLA
FDM · Standard Plastics
Low-cost, dimensionally stable plastic for fast, accurate visual prototypes.
30 MPa
Tensile
58 °C
Heat
$
Cost
Up to 914 × 914 × 914 mm
3D Printing Materials
Compare every material we print, filter by process, review real specs, and shortlist the right one for your part - then quote it with no minimum order.
Process
Requires
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
PLA-CF
FDM · Composites
Carbon-fiber PLA with higher stiffness, low warping, and a refined matte finish.
38 MPa
Tensile
55 °C
Heat
$$
Cost
Up to 914 × 914 × 914 mm
ABS
FDM · Engineering Plastics
Tough, heat-tolerant workhorse for durable prototypes, enclosures, and fixtures.
33 MPa
Tensile
87 °C
Heat
$$
Cost
Up to 914 × 914 × 914 mm
ABS-GF
FDM · Composites
Glass-filled ABS with higher stiffness, strength, and heat resistance.
36 MPa
Tensile
99 °C
Heat
$$
Cost
Up to 914 × 914 × 914 mm
ASA
FDM · Engineering Plastics
UV- and weather-resistant plastic built for the outdoors.
37 MPa
Tensile
100 °C
Heat
$$$
Cost
Up to 914 × 914 × 914 mm
TPU 85A
FDM · Flexible
Soft, highly elastic rubber-like material for the most flexible parts.
12.0 MPa
Tensile
-
Heat
$$
Cost
245 × 245 × 230 mm
TPU 90A
FDM · Flexible
Mid-firm flexible filament balancing elasticity with wear resistance.
12.5 MPa
Tensile
-
Heat
$$
Cost
245 × 245 × 230 mm
TPU 95A
FDM · Flexible
The firmest, most print-friendly TPU - flexible parts with structure.
27.3 MPa
Tensile
-
Heat
$$
Cost
245 × 245 × 230 mm
PC-FR
FDM · High-Temp
Flame-retardant polycarbonate with high strength and heat resistance.
60 MPa
Tensile
113 °C
Heat
$$
Cost
245 × 245 × 230 mm
ULTEM 9085
FDM · High-Temp
Aerospace-grade PEI with high strength-to-weight and flame retardancy.
42–69 MPa
Tensile
153 °C
Heat
$$$$
Cost
Large-format (manual)
ULTEM 1010
FDM · High-Temp
Highest-temperature PEI - chemical-resistant and sterilizable.
48–81 MPa
Tensile
216 °C
Heat
$$$$
Cost
Large-format (manual)
Stereolithography (SLA)
Grey V5
SLA · General Purpose Resins
Strong, stiff general-purpose resin with a smooth matte finish - the SLA workhorse.
62 MPa
Tensile
71 °C
Heat
$$
Cost
200 × 125 × 210 mm (Form 4)
Clear V5
SLA · General Purpose Resins
Transparent, water-resistant resin that polishes to near-optical clarity.
60 MPa
Tensile
74 °C
Heat
$$
Cost
200 × 125 × 210 mm (Form 4)
Tough 1000
SLA · Engineering Resins
HDPE-like resin with 180% elongation and exceptional fatigue resistance.
26.3 MPa
Tensile
55 °C
Heat
$$$
Cost
200 × 125 × 210 mm (Form 4)
Tough 1500
SLA · Engineering Resins
PP-like resin balancing stiffness and flexibility for snap-fits and living hinges.
33 MPa
Tensile
52 °C
Heat
$$$
Cost
200 × 125 × 210 mm (Form 4)
Tough 2000
SLA · Engineering Resins
ABS-like resin with high elongation and stiffness for functional prototypes.
42 MPa
Tensile
54 °C
Heat
$$$
Cost
200 × 125 × 210 mm (Form 4)
Rigid 10K
SLA · Engineering Resins
Glass-filled resin with extreme stiffness and 238 °C HDT for industrial tooling.
88 MPa
Tensile
238 °C
Heat
$$$$
Cost
200 × 125 × 210 mm (Form 4)
Durable
SLA · Engineering Resins
Pliable, impact-resistant resin with low friction - like printed polyethylene.
28 MPa
Tensile
41 °C
Heat
$$$
Cost
200 × 125 × 210 mm (Form 4)
Flame Retardant
SLA · Specialty Resins
UL 94 V-0 certified, halogen-free resin for self-extinguishing electrical and transit parts.
56 MPa
Tensile
111 °C
Heat
$$$$
Cost
200 × 125 × 210 mm (Form 4)
ESD
SLA · Specialty Resins
Static-dissipative resin for electronics handling, fixtures, and ESD-sensitive assemblies.
42 MPa
Tensile
66 °C
Heat
$$$$
Cost
200 × 125 × 210 mm (Form 4)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
PA12 (SLS)
SLS · Nylons
Versatile, support-free nylon for strong functional parts and complex geometry.
48 MPa
Tensile
154 °C
Heat
$$$
Cost
≈ 350 × 350 × 550 mm
PA11 (SLS)
SLS · Nylons
Bio-based nylon with high ductility and impact resistance.
47 MPa
Tensile
157 °C
Heat
$$$
Cost
≈ 350 × 350 × 550 mm
PA12-GF
SLS · Composites
Glass-filled nylon with higher stiffness and thermal stability.
38 MPa
Tensile
175 °C
Heat
$$$
Cost
≈ 350 × 350 × 550 mm
PA12-AF
SLS · Composites
Aluminum-filled nylon with a metallic look and high stiffness.
43 MPa
Tensile
180 °C
Heat
$$$
Cost
≈ 350 × 350 × 550 mm
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
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Materials FAQ
Start with your part's job: load, heat, flexibility, environment, detail, and budget. Use the filters and side-by-side compare on this page to shortlist, then send us your files - every quote includes an engineering review and a material recommendation.
PLA, ABS, ASA, PLA-CF, and TPU 95A are auto-quotable through our Instant Quoter. All other materials (SLS, MJF, SLA, and specialty filaments) are quoted manually after a quick engineering review.
No. We have no MOQ and accept orders of even a single unit. Volume discounts start at 2 units and are applied automatically by our Auto-Quoter.
Yes. Tell us your requirements - temperature, strength, flexibility, chemical exposure, finish, and budget - and our engineering team will recommend the best material and process. Contact us or submit your files for a manual quote.
Yes. Parts are produced in the United States, with local pickup available in the Bay Area (Livermore, CA) and free standard shipping on orders over $250 in the contiguous US.
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