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3D Printing Lab Materials

PLA

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a great material for 3D printing beginners and a popular choice for prototyping.

Premium PLA

Premium PLA is a higher quality version of traditional PLA that is designed to offer improved mechanical properties and higher printing precision.

ABS

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is a widely used thermoplastic material for 3D printing that has different properties than PLA.

ABS-ESD

ABS-ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is a specialized type of ABS material that is designed to be electrostatically dissipative, making it ideal for applications where static electricity could damage electronic components.

PC and PC-ABS

Polycarbonate (PC) and PC-ABS are two high-performance 3D printing materials that offer a range of unique properties.

Premium PC

Premium PC is a higher grade of polycarbonate material that offers several improvements over standard PC.

TPU

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a flexible, rubber-like 3D printing material that is known for its excellent elasticity and resistance to abrasion, oil, and grease.

Premium PETG

Premium PETG is a high-quality 3D printing material that offers several advantages over other commonly used materials.

ASA

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA) is a 3D printing material that offers several advantages over ABS.

Onyx

Onyx is a 3D printing material that is a blend of nylon and chopped carbon fiber, which provides excellent strength and durability.

Nylon

Nylon is a popular 3D printing material known for its strength, durability, and flexibility.

Nylon 12CF

Nylon 12CF is a carbon fiber reinforced nylon material that offers exceptional strength, durability, and stiffness.

Diran

Diran is a nylon-based 3D printing material that is known for its toughness, durability, and resistance to impact and chemicals.