Material Guidance for FDM & SLA Prototypes

Choose the right material
before you print.

We help you select the material by function: strength, heat, outdoor use, flexibility, surface finish, detail, tolerance and lead time. Upload your part and get a practical recommendation instead of a long material list.

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FDM filaments

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SLA Resins

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Digital File

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Application first

We start with what the part must do: fit, carry load, bend, resist heat, survive outdoors or look clean.

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Process matched to part

Filamt for durable, cost-efficient functional parts.
UV-Resin for smooth surfaces, fine detail.

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Trade-offs explained

Every material choice affects price, lead time, surface quality, tolerance and post-processing effort.

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Ready to quote

Send use case, quantity, deadline and critical dimensions. We recommend the fastest reliable option.

Which Material Fits Your Project?

Strong Functional Part

PETG, ASA, ABS, PA/Nylon or Tough Resin depending on load and geometry.

Outdoor / UV Exposure

ASA is often a strong FDM choice for weather-exposed prototypes.

Heat-Resistant Part

ASA, ABS, PA/Nylon or High-Temp Resin depending on temperature and detail.

Flexible Component

TPU for flexible FDM parts; Flexible Resin for softer SLA prototypes.

Visual / High Detail

SLA standard or clear resin for fine details and smoother surfaces.

Fast & Cost-Efficient

PLA for simple visual checks; PETG for more functional everyday prototypes.

FDM Printing Materials

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Best when you need practical, durable, cost-efficient parts with real-world size and function.

Functional prototypes, housings, brackets, fixtures and repair parts

Good material range: PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, TPU, PA/Nylon, carbon-filled

Visible layer lines and orientation-dependent strength must be considered

High Strength

Impact Resistance

Cost Effective

Capabilities - FDM Printing

Layer Height: 0.08 - 0.28

Accuracy: ~0.2 mm typical for FDM

Build Volume: up to 330 x 320 x 325 mm³

File Formats: STL, STEP, OBJ, 3MF

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PLA

Fast, economical and clean for visual prototypes, early fit checks and low-load parts.

Easy print

Low Cost

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PETG

Tougher everyday material for functional parts, brackets, covers and prototypes that need more durability.

Tough

Chemical Resistant

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ASA

Good option for outdoor and UV-exposed parts when weather resistance matters.

Outdoor

UV Resistant

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TPU

Flexible FDM material for grips, feet, dampers, seals and bendable functional components.

Flexible

Impact Resistant

SLA Resin Materials

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Best when fine detail, smooth surfaces and small complex geometry are more important than FDM-like toughness.

Miniatures, detailed housings, visual models, precise small features

Material families for standard, tough, high-temp, flexible and clear parts

Post-curing and resin-specific brittleness/flexibility must be considered

High Detail

Smooth Finish

Tight Tolerance

Capabilities - SLA Printing

Layer Height: 0.03 - 0.12

Accuracy: ~0.01 mm typical for Resin

Build Volume: up to 210 × 118 × 220 mm³

File Formats: STL

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Standard Resin

Smooth, detailed SLA material for miniatures, design models and high-detail presentation parts.

High Detail

Smooth

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ABS-Like Resin

SLA material family for stronger functional prototypes where smooth detail and impact resistance matter.

Tough

High Detail

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Tough Resin

Soft-touch SLA material for flexible prototypes, ergonomic tests and compliant details.

Tough

Impact

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High-Temp Resin

For SLA parts that need higher thermal resistance while keeping detailed geometry.

Heat

Detailed