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Popular 3D Printing Materials by Characteristics and Properties

Durable

MJF Plastic PA12
Durable
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) Plastic PA12 is HP's nylon plastic with excellent mechanical properties and a slightly grainy finish. In black, it is also available in a smooth and slightly glossy finish. MJF Plastic PA12 is an ideal choice for a wide range of applications from industrial parts to durable end-use goods.

MJF Plastic PA12GB
Durable
Heat resistant
PA 12 Glass Beads is a Multi Jet Fusion nylon plastic infused with glass beads that improve product stiffness and structural integrity. This material is 40% glass-filled which reduces warping during the printing process and over the product's life. PA12 Glass Beads is great for flat and large parts that are prone to warping in Versatile Plastic and MJF PA12 Plastic and for functional parts that require high strength and dimensional accuracy.

Versatile Plastic
Durable
Waterproof
Nylon 12 [Versatile Plastic] is a durable nylon plastic that can be used for a wide range of applications, both for prototyping and for end products. Printed using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), when thin, it's flexible enough for hinges and springs and when thick, it's strong enough for structural components. Try the Premium finish for a higher quality look and feel.

PA11 (SLS)
Heat resistant
Waterproof
PA11 is made out of renewable raw materials and is durable and flexible, making it optimal for use in exterior medical applications. Our PA11 is printed using SLS technology, which uses a laser to sinter nylon powder into plastic layer by layer. It offers a high impact resistance and excellent resistance to chemicals. PA11 is offered in a natural white finish.

Flexible

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
Flexible
Waterproof
Thermoplastic Polyurethane, or TPU, is an industry-standard flexible, rubber-like material that is great for elastic end-use products. Printed using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), a robust process that solidifies material layer-by-layer, TPU parts are durable and can include interlocking features.

Heat Resistant

PA 11
Heat resistant
Waterproof
PA11 is made out of renewable raw materials and is durable and flexible, making it optimal for use in exterior medical applications. Our PA11 is printed using SLS technology, which uses a laser to sinter nylon powder into plastic layer by layer. It offers a high impact resistance and excellent resistance to chemicals. PA11 is offered in a natural white finish.

MJF Plastic PA12GB
Durable
Heat resistant
PA 12 Glass Beads is a Multi Jet Fusion nylon plastic infused with glass beads that improve product stiffness and structural integrity. This material is 40% glass-filled which reduces warping during the printing process and over the product's life. PA12 Glass Beads is great for flat and large parts that are prone to warping in Versatile Plastic and MJF PA12 Plastic and for functional parts that require high strength and dimensional accuracy.

Waterproof

Versatile Plastic
Durable
Waterproof
Nylon 12 [Versatile Plastic] is a durable nylon plastic that can be used for a wide range of applications, both for prototyping and for end products. Printed using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), when thin, it's flexible enough for hinges and springs and when thick, it's strong enough for structural components. Try the Premium finish for a higher quality look and feel.

TPU
Flexible
Waterproof
Thermoplastic Polyurethane, or TPU, is an industry-standard flexible, rubber-like material that is great for elastic end-use products. Printed using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), a robust process that solidifies material layer-by-layer, TPU parts are durable and can include interlocking features.

PA11
Heat resistant
Waterproof
PA11 is made out of renewable raw materials and is durable and flexible, making it optimal for use in exterior medical applications. Our PA11 is printed using SLS technology, which uses a laser to sinter nylon powder into plastic layer by layer. It offers a high impact resistance and excellent resistance to chemicals. PA11 is offered in a natural white finish.