Standard, Decorative & Engineering
3D Printing Materials
We have a vast range of 3D printing materials and colours available for almost every requirement. We also offer recycled plastics in our most common materials offering a great alternative for you and your customers where sustainability is paramount. If you’re not sure where to start, please don’t hesitate to contact us for help & advice.
Low Cost Prototyping | Decorative & Creative | Sustainable Materials | Functional Parts | Flexible Parts | Outdoor Applications | Specialist & Engineering
Low Cost Prototyping
Our low cost options provide effective 3d printing solutions when managing cost is a priority and basic form and fit is the primary use.
Standard PLA
FDM
PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or light duty functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.
Functional Parts
Many of our materials can be used for functional end use parts depending on the application. When printing, we’re also able adjust print parameters to focus on managing cost, increasing rigidity or strength in a chosen material. If you aren’t sure what material may be best, we’re here to help, just ask.
NYLON PA12
MJF
Our strongest and most durable material suited to most applications with high temperature resistance and fully isotropic properties when printed with the MJF process. Nylon 12 can be dyed black from the natural grey finish.
PETg
FDM
PETG is a perfect material for both indoor and outdoor applications where strength, UV and greater heat resistance to PLA is required.
PLA
FDM
PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.
Carbon Filled
FDM
Carbon fibre is known for being strong, yet lightweight and features an attractive, matte black surface finish, with reduced layer visibility for enhanced visual effect.
ABS
FDM
ABS is well known for its suitability for applications subject to higher temperatures and requiring strength & longevity. 3D models must allow for upto 8% shrinkage.
Decorative & Creative
Primarily using PLA, a vast array of colours and finishes are available from Pantone specific colours to high gloss silk finishes,matt finishes, rainbow, wood, glow-in-the-dark and even colour changing colours when subjected to UV or heat.
Standard PLA
FDM
PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.
Silk PLA
FDM
High gloss finish and silk-like surface with a higher impact strength than normal PLA. Applications is very suitable for lamps, vases, clothing decoration and craft gifts.
Matte PLA
FDM – 70% Recycled Plastic
Matte PLA aesthetical matte effect. Its surface diffuses light to give it a matt look, and creates a rough feeling.
Cosmic (Glitter) PLA
FDM – 10% Recycled Plastic
Cosmic PLA provides an attractive sparkle to your prints with the added benefit of disguising the layer lines.
Sustainable Materials
Developed using recycled materials, our recycled filament options provide a great alternative to our core materials whilst having a positive effect on your (and our) sustainability goals.
Recycled PLA
FDM – up to 55% Recycled Plastic
PLA is perfect for prototyping, decorative or functional prints where the product will stay indoors, out of prolonged direct sunlight or temperatures above ~60 degrees C.
Recycled ABS
FDM – up to 100% Recycled Plastic
ABS is well known for its suitability for applications subject to higher temperatures and requiring strength & longevity. 3D models must allow for upto 8% shrinkage.
Recycled PETg
FDM – up to 89% Recycled Plastic
PETG is a perfect material for both indoor and outdoor applications where strength, UV and greater heat resistance to PLA is required.
ASA
FDM – 50% Recycled Plastic
ASA has a strength similar to ABS and has the added benefit of being UV resistant. This makes it an excellent choice for outdoors applications.
Flexible Parts
Flexible prints are possible, and whilst there’s some limitations, we have a range of materials available in both FDM and SLA printing processes to match your requirements.
TPU
FDM
TPU is perfect for flexible prints, it adds elasticity to your models whilst still being very durable.
Outdoor Applications
Outdoor application must use UV stable materials for your 3d print or you will find your prints begin to degrade and fail over time, particularly in exposed locations.
NYLON PA12
MJF
Our strongest and most durable material suited to most applications with high temperature resistance and fully isotropic properties.
PETg
FDM
PETG is a perfect material for both indoor and outdoor applications where strength, UV and greater heat resistance to PLA is required.
ASA
FDM
ASA has a strength similar to ABS and has the added benefit of being UV resistant. This makes it an excellent choice for outdoors applications.
Specialist & Engineering
The range of specialist 3d printing materials is expanding all the time. Here’s a few of the applications and materials we offer, however we’re adding new materials all the time!
Carbon Fibre
FDM
Carbon fibre is known for being strong, yet lightweight and features an attractive, matte black surface finish, with reduced layer visibility for enhanced visual effect.
Castable Filament
FDM
Castable filament is designed to produce patterns for investment casting of metal and has a clean burnout without residue.