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Standard

PLA

Easy-printing biopolymer with excellent detail and clean surface finish. Great for concept models and non-load-bearing parts.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
Concept modelsDisplay partsEducational prototypesFixtures & jigs
Strengths
High detailLow warpWide colour range
Finishes
StandardSilkMatteSanded
Standard

PETG

Balanced everyday engineering plastic with good strength, chemical resistance and impact toughness.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
EnclosuresBracketsWater-contact partsConsumer products
Strengths
Impact resistanceFood-safe gradesChemical resistant
Finishes
StandardGlossySanded
Composite

PLA-CF

Carbon-fibre reinforced PLA with premium matte finish, high stiffness and dimensional stability.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
Drone framesDisplay partsCamera rigsCosmetic prototypes
Strengths
High stiffnessMatte finishLow warp
Finishes
MatteSandedPolished
Composite

PETG-CF

Carbon-fibre PETG combines PETG's toughness with fibre reinforcement for stiff, durable engineering parts.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
Structural bracketsRobotics armsAutomotive prototypes
Strengths
Stiff & toughChemical resistantLow creep
Finishes
MatteSanded
Composite

ASA-CF

Carbon-fibre ASA — UV-stable, weather-resistant and strong. Ideal for outdoor and automotive use.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
Outdoor housingsAutomotive trimWeatherproof components
Strengths
UV resistantWeatherproofHigh stiffness
Finishes
MatteSandedPainted
Flexible

TPU 80A

Soft, highly flexible elastomer for gaskets, grips and cushioning applications.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
GasketsGripsWearablesVibration damping
Strengths
Very flexibleAbrasion resistantTear resistant
Finishes
StandardTextured
Flexible

TPU 90A

Semi-flexible TPU with better strength and print speed than 80A. Great for functional flexible parts.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
BushingsHousingsBeltsImpact absorbers
Strengths
Flexible & toughImpact resistantWear resistant
Finishes
StandardTextured
Engineering

ABS

Tough, impact-resistant thermoplastic — long the workhorse of engineering plastics.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
EnclosuresAutomotive interiorsConsumer electronics
Strengths
Impact resistantMachinableSolvent smoothable
Finishes
StandardVapour-smoothedPainted
Engineering

ASA

UV-stable alternative to ABS, ideal for outdoor use without discolouration.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
Outdoor signageAutomotive exteriorWeatherproof housings
Strengths
UV stableWeather resistantTough
Finishes
StandardMattePainted
Engineering

Nylon (PA)

Tough, wear-resistant engineering plastic. Excellent for moving parts and functional assemblies.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
GearsBearingsLiving hingesFunctional prototypes
Strengths
Wear resistantFatigue resistantChemical resistant
Finishes
StandardDyedSanded
Engineering

Polycarbonate (PC)

High-temperature, high-strength engineering material for demanding functional parts.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
Housings under loadSnap-fitsHigh-heat parts
Strengths
High strengthHigh heat resistanceTransparent grades
Finishes
StandardPolished
Composite

Carbon Fibre Filled

Carbon-fibre reinforced polymers across PA, PETG and PC — for stiff, lightweight structural parts.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
Structural componentsMotorsport partsUAV frames
Strengths
Very stiffLightweightDimensionally stable
Finishes
MatteSanded
Composite

Glass Fibre Filled

Glass-fibre reinforced polymers for stiffness and dimensional stability at lower cost than carbon.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
BracketsHousingsJigs & fixtures
Strengths
StiffHeat resistantCost effective
Finishes
MatteSandedPainted
Speciality

High-Temp Engineering

PEEK, PEKK, PPS and other speciality high-temperature polymers on request.

Strength
Heat resistance
Flexibility
UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Applications
AerospaceMotorsportHigh-heat environments
Strengths
Extreme heatChemical resistantFlame retardant grades
Finishes
StandardMachined