Materials
You do not need to know the acronyms. Tell us what the part has to withstand and we pick the material. If you want to decide yourself, here is the table.
Free and with no obligation. We reply within 48 hours on working days.
Not sure which material? Answer four questions.
A recommendation in ten seconds. Not binding: we check it against your file before the quote.
Which material should you choose for your part?
| I need | We recommend |
|---|---|
| The part will be outdoors in the sun | ASA |
| The part will bend or seal | TPU |
| The part touches hot components (over 80 °C) | PA, PC or PA-CF |
| I need a stiff, light part instead of aluminium | PA-CF |
| I want a smooth surface and fine detail | SLA Standard or Tough |
| Visual model, presentation, branded object | PLA or SLA Standard |
| Regular functional indoor part | PETG |
FDM materials
| Material | Standard 0.2 mm | Fine 0.12 mm | Heat resistance | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | [to be confirmed] €/g | [to be confirmed] €/g | 60 °C | visual models, form prototypes, branded objects |
| PETG | [to be confirmed] €/g | [to be confirmed] €/g | 75 °C | functional parts, brackets, enclosures |
| ASA | [to be confirmed] €/g | [to be confirmed] €/g | 95 °C | outdoor parts, UV resistance |
| PA (nylon) | [to be confirmed] €/g | [to be confirmed] €/g | 110 °C | gears, sliding parts, jigs |
| PA-CF | [to be confirmed] €/g | [to be confirmed] €/g | 130 °C | stiff technical parts, aluminium replacement |
| PC | [to be confirmed] €/g | [to be confirmed] €/g | 110 °C | impact- and heat-resistant parts |
| TPU | [to be confirmed] €/g | [to be confirmed] €/g | 60 °C | seals, dampers, protective covers |
Minimum wall thickness: FDM 1.2 mm, SLA 0.6 mm. Typical accuracy: FDM ±0.2 mm, SLA ±0.1 mm. Critical dimensions are calibrated on a sample.
SLA resins
Standard
detailed visual models, figures, jewellery patterns
Tough
functional prototypes with high detail
Flexible
soft parts, grips
What we print on
| Printer | Technology | Build volume | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| [to be confirmed] | FDM | [to be confirmed] mm | [to be confirmed] |
| [to be confirmed] | SLA | [to be confirmed] mm | [to be confirmed] |
FAQ
Which is the strongest material for 3D printing?
Among common materials, PA-CF (carbon-fibre nylon) for stiffness and PC for impact resistance. For regular indoor functional parts PETG is enough.
Which material survives outdoors in the sun?
ASA. It is UV stable and withstands 95 °C. PLA softens in the sun and PETG yellows over time.
When should I choose SLA over FDM?
When you need fine detail, a smooth surface or ±0.1 mm accuracy: visual prototypes, figures, moulds and fine mechanisms. FDM suits strong and larger parts.
Send us your brief today
A file, a sketch, a photo or a description. Within 48 hours you will have a price, a material and a date.
If 3D printing is not the right route for your part, we will say so and point you to CNC, injection moulding or laser cutting.