Standard plastics
| Material | Properties | Typical uses |
|---|
| PLA | Accurate printing, wide colour range; not for heat | Figures, kids’ items, decor, mock-ups, prototypes, indoor enclosures |
| PETG | Strong, slightly flexible, chemical-resistant | Functional parts, holders, containers |
| ABS | Impact- and heat-resistant, easy to post-process | Enclosures, technical parts |
For figures, kids’ items, souvenirs and gifts we use PLA in many colours, including silk, matte and multicolour, and we can print several colours in one piece. For very fine detail we use resins. PLA is suitable for indoor use but not for heat, for example in a car parked in the sun.
Engineering plastics
| Material | Properties | Typical uses |
|---|
| ASA | UV- and weather-resistant | Outdoor parts, exterior car parts |
| PC | Very strong and heat-resistant | Load-bearing parts, mounts |
| ABS-PC | Combines ABS processability with PC strength | Enclosures, technical parts |
| PP | Light, chemical-resistant, flexible; suits living hinges | Containers, caps, parts in contact with chemicals |
Heat- and chemical-resistant
| Material | Properties | Typical uses |
|---|
| PPS-GF | Glass-fibre reinforced; withstands high temperatures, oils and chemicals; high dimensional stability | Parts near engines, in production equipment, in chemical environments |
Composites
Plastics reinforced with carbon (CF) or glass (GF) fibre: higher stiffness, less warping, matte finish. Suitable for brackets, holders, manufacturing aids and load-bearing parts. For example: PAHT-CF, ASA-CF, ABS-CF, PLA-CF and more; for heat-resistant PPS-GF, see above.
Flexible
| Material | Properties | Typical uses |
|---|
| TPU | Rubber-like, wear-resistant | Seals, dampers, guards, grips |
| TPU Aero | Lightweight foamed TPU | Light, soft parts, cushioning |
Photopolymers (resins)
For fine parts with a smooth surface we use resin printing.
| Type | Properties | Typical uses |
|---|
| Standard resins | Very fine detail, smooth surface | Mock-ups, jewellery masters, figures |
| Clear resins | Transparent or translucent result | Light elements, visual prototypes |
| Tough (ABS-like) resins | Bend under load instead of breaking | Latches, clips, detailed enclosures |
Not on the list?
If you need another material or have special material requirements (food contact, flame retardancy, anti-static), get in touch and we will check whether we can offer it.