3D printing material types

Every filament and resin type in one table: temperatures, printer requirements and lines in the catalog — pick your printer and the table shows what fits it.

  • PLA

    Standard

    Nozzle 190–220 °C · Bed up to 60 °C

    Enclosure: NoHardened nozzle: NoDrying: No

    Prototypes, decor, simple models and learning. The most beginner-friendly filament.

    Lines (52)1.24 g/cm³
  • PETG

    Standard

    Nozzle 230–250 °C · Bed 70–90 °C

    Enclosure: NoHardened nozzle: NoDrying: No

    Functional parts, water- and chemical-resistant items, transparent models. The sweet spot between PLA and ABS.

    Lines (11)1.27 g/cm³
  • ABS

    Engineering

    Nozzle 230–250 °C · Bed 90–110 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: NoDrying: No

    Strong functional parts, heat-resistant enclosures, items finished with acetone smoothing.

    Lines (6)1.04 g/cm³
  • ASA

    Engineering

    Nozzle 240–260 °C · Bed 90–110 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: NoDrying: No

    Outdoor and automotive parts, sun- and weather-resistant. "Outdoor ABS".

    Lines (4)1.07 g/cm³
  • Polycarbonate (PC)

    Engineering

    Nozzle 250–290 °C · Bed 90–120 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: NoDrying: Recommended

    High-strength heat-resistant parts: loaded housings, protective elements.

    Lines (4)1.2 g/cm³
  • Nylon (PA)

    Engineering

    Nozzle 240–280 °C · Bed 70–100 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: NoDrying: Recommended

    Wear-resistant engineering parts: gears, hinges, brackets. Strong, tough polyamide.

    Lines (3)1.14 g/cm³
  • ABS-FR (Flame Retardant)

    Engineering

    Nozzle 240–265 °C · Bed 90–100 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: NoDrying: Recommended

    Electronics housings and parts that must self-extinguish (UL94 V-0).

    Lines (1)1.15 g/cm³
  • PC-ABS

    Engineering

    Nozzle 250–280 °C · Bed 90–110 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: NoDrying: Recommended

    Impact-resistant, heat-resistant parts: automotive components, housings, functional prototypes.

    Lines (1)1.1 g/cm³
  • PP

    Engineering

    Nozzle 220–250 °C · Bed 80–100 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: NoDrying: No

    Chemical- and fatigue-resistant parts: containers, living hinges, lab ware.

    Lines (1)0.9 g/cm³
  • TPU

    Flexible

    Nozzle 210–240 °C · Bed 30–60 °C

    Enclosure: NoHardened nozzle: NoDrying: Recommended

    Flexible parts: cases, gaskets, dampers, straps. Rubber-like filament.

    Lines (8)1.2 g/cm³
  • PEBA

    Flexible

    Nozzle 220–250 °C · Bed 30–60 °C

    Enclosure: NoHardened nozzle: NoDrying: Recommended

    Flexible, lightweight filament (polyether block amide): cushioning and foaming parts, light models, flexible components.

    Lines (1)1.01 g/cm³
  • TPE

    Flexible

    Nozzle 220–250 °C · Bed 40–60 °C

    Enclosure: NoHardened nozzle: NoDrying: Recommended

    Soft, highly flexible filament for stretchy parts: seals, straps, dampers, protective covers.

    Lines (1)1.15 g/cm³
  • PA-CF

    Composites

    Nozzle 270–300 °C · Bed 80–110 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: RequiredDrying: Recommended

    High-strength engineering parts: brackets, tooling, drone and robot parts.

    Lines (4)1.2 g/cm³
  • PETG-CF

    Composites

    Nozzle 240–270 °C · Bed 70–90 °C

    Enclosure: NoHardened nozzle: RequiredDrying: Recommended

    Strong functional parts with stiffness and a matte finish. Carbon-fiber-reinforced PETG.

    Lines (4)1.3 g/cm³
  • PLA-CF

    Composites

    Nozzle 210–230 °C · Bed 40–60 °C

    Enclosure: NoHardened nozzle: RequiredDrying: No

    Stiff, light parts with a matte finish: frames, housings, carbon-look decor.

    Lines (4)1.3 g/cm³
  • ABS-CF

    Composites

    Nozzle 240–270 °C · Bed 90–110 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: RequiredDrying: Recommended

    Stiff, heat-resistant carbon-filled parts: brackets, housings, functional load-bearing components.

    Lines (1)1.06 g/cm³
  • ABS-GF

    Composites

    Nozzle 240–270 °C · Bed 90–110 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: RequiredDrying: Recommended

    Stiff, heat-resistant parts with improved dimensional stability thanks to glass fiber.

    Lines (1)1.06 g/cm³
  • PA-GF

    Composites

    Nozzle 250–290 °C · Bed 60–90 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: RequiredDrying: Recommended

    Wear-resistant, high-stiffness engineering parts: gears, brackets, tooling.

    Lines (1)1.2 g/cm³
  • PAHT-CF

    Composites

    Nozzle 280–310 °C · Bed 90–110 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: RequiredDrying: Recommended

    Load-bearing engineering parts with high heat resistance: automotive brackets, gears, holders, jigs, drone frames.

    Lines (1)1.2 g/cm³
  • PET-CF

    Composites

    Nozzle 270–300 °C · Bed 70–90 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: RequiredDrying: Recommended

    Engineering composite for loaded, heat-resistant parts: brackets, gears, housings, jigs. Stiffer and more heat-resistant than PETG.

    Lines (1)1.3 g/cm³
  • PETG-GF

    Composites

    Nozzle 240–270 °C · Bed 70–85 °C

    Enclosure: NoHardened nozzle: RequiredDrying: Recommended

    Stiff functional parts, brackets, jigs and dimensionally stable enclosures. Glass-fiber-reinforced PETG for load-bearing parts.

    Lines (1)1.3 g/cm³
  • HIPS

    Support

    Nozzle 220–245 °C · Bed 90–110 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: NoDrying: No

    Limonene-soluble supports for ABS, light functional parts.

    Guide1.04 g/cm³
  • PVA

    Support

    Nozzle 185–210 °C · Bed 45–60 °C

    Enclosure: NoHardened nozzle: NoDrying: Recommended

    Water-soluble supports for complex models. Printed with a second extruder.

    Guide1.23 g/cm³
  • PEEK

    Other

    Nozzle 380–430 °C · Bed 120–160 °C

    Enclosure: RecommendedHardened nozzle: NoDrying: Recommended

    High-temperature, load-bearing parts for aerospace and medical; requires a high-temp printer.

    Lines (1)1.3 g/cm³
  • PVB

    Other

    Nozzle 200–220 °C · Bed 60–75 °C

    Enclosure: NoHardened nozzle: NoDrying: Recommended

    Transparent and glossy models; surface smooths with isopropyl alcohol vapor.

    Lines (1)1.09 g/cm³
  • Standard Resin

    Resins

    Enclosure: —Hardened nozzle: —Drying: —

    Miniatures, figurines, high-detail prototypes. The baseline resin for MSLA/LCD printers.

    Lines (10)1.1 g/cm³
  • ABS-Like Resin

    Resins

    Enclosure: —Hardened nozzle: —Drying: —

    Strong functional parts and prototypes where standard resin is too brittle.

    Lines (6)1.1 g/cm³
  • Tough Resin

    Resins

    Enclosure: —Hardened nozzle: —Drying: —

    Impact-resistant functional parts, housings and prototypes that must take a load.

    Lines (6)1.1 g/cm³
  • Water-Washable Resin

    Resins

    Enclosure: —Hardened nozzle: —Drying: —

    Convenient alcohol-free printing: miniatures and models washed in plain water.

    Lines (6)1.1 g/cm³
  • Clear Resin

    Resins

    Enclosure: —Hardened nozzle: —Drying: —

    Transparent models: lenses, housings, lighting — resistant to yellowing.

    Lines (2)
  • Plant-Based Resin

    Resins

    Enclosure: —Hardened nozzle: —Drying: —

    Less toxic, less smelly printing with detail. An eco option for home and learning.

    Lines (2)1.1 g/cm³
  • Castable Resin

    Resins

    Enclosure: —Hardened nozzle: —Drying: —

    Jewelry and dental master models for investment (lost-wax) casting.

    Lines (1)1.1 g/cm³
  • Flexible Resin

    Resins

    Enclosure: —Hardened nozzle: —Drying: —

    Flexible parts with detail: gaskets, dampers, soft models, ergonomics.

    Guide1.1 g/cm³
  • High-Temp Resin

    Resins

    Enclosure: —Hardened nozzle: —Drying: —

    Heat-resistant parts: molds, tooling, prototypes under heat. High heat deflection temperature (HDT).

    Guide1.1 g/cm³