Material guide

Material
Technology
Attributes
Description
Finishes
Colors
Applications
Selective Laser Sintering [SLS]
  • Low moisture absorption
  • Recyclable
  • PBT material
  • Connectors, automobile electronics, electrical, lighting
  • Excellent dielectric properties, recyclable, improved dimensional stability due to lower moisture uptake
  • Standard
Recyclable, low moisture absorption, PBT material
HP Multi Jet Fusion [MJF]
  • Chemical resistance
  • Low moisture absorption
  • High ductility
  • Wide range of automotive, consumer, industrial and medical applications
  • Excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption and long-term durability
  • Standard
Piping and fluid systems, Containers, Ideal for automotive (interior, exterior and under-the-hood)
Selective Laser Sintering [SLS]
  • Chemical resistance
  • High elongation at break
  • High impact resistance
  • high strength, high elongation at break, high impact resistance
  • Standard
External medical devices, automotive, sports equipment, loaded functional prototypes, hinges
HP Multi Jet Fusion [MJF]
  • High Strength, Durability
  • Good impact resistance
  • Heat deflection 95C / 203F
  • high strength & durability, good impact resistance, professional finish, thin features & interlocking parts
  • HB rating (<75mm/min for thickness of 0.75mm)
  • Dielectric strength value 2.8kV/mm, Volume Resistivity value 10^14 ohm-cm
  • As-printed
  • Dyed
Mechanical & structural parts, mounts, cases, eye frames, tech accessories, drone parts, home decor, miniatures, art, prosthetics
Selective Laser Sintering [SLS]
  • High Strength, Durability
  • Chemical resistance
  • Affordable
  • high strength & stiffness applications, skin contact applications, thin features and interlocking parts
  • HB rating (thickness greater than 0.5 mm)
  • according to EN ISO 10993-1 and USP/level VI/121 °C
  • As-printed
  • Dyed
  • Dyed and tumbled
high strength & stiffness applications, skin contact applications, thin features and interlocking parts
Binder Jetting
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Easily machined and polished
  • High levels of strength and hardness
  • Corrosion resistance, Easily machined and polished, High levels of strength and hardness, Magnetic
  • Fasteners, Mounting Brackets, Chemical processing, Pump components, Jigs and fixtures
  • Standard
Fasteners, Mounting Brackets, Chemical processing, Pump components, Jigs and fixtures
Digital Light Processing [DLP]
  • Low water uptake
  • Very high stiffness
  • High Accuracy
  • Snappers, Connectors, Functional end-use parts
  • Medium viscosity, highly reactive photopolymer
  • Supports removed and lightly sanded
Functional prototypes, jigs & fixtures and very detailed parts