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Welcome to our materials information page, where we provide an overview of our extensive array available for 3D printing applications. Our selection includes a variety of thermoplastics and resins, detailing their characteristics, advantages, and potential uses across different manufacturing techniques.
The versatility and intricate detailing possible with 3D printing, this resource is tailored to assist you in identifying the ideal material for your project. Navigate through this page to find the perfect match for your specifications, ensuring your vision is realized with the highest quality and performance standards.
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Static dissipative properties for applications where a static charge can:
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ESD values range from 104 – 109 ohms per square inch. This makes the material particularly suitable for space and industrial applications where these qualities are critical.
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Download Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber™ Data Sheet
Download TPU 92A Elastomer Data Sheet
Download ULTEM™ 1010 Resin Data Sheet
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Download VICTREX AM™ 200 Data Sheet
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White Appearance – Enables improved aesthetics, visual inspection, and dyeing/marking options
Mechanical Performance – Comparable strength, durability, and isotropic properties to standard MJF PA12
High Resolution & Surface Quality – Similar feature resolution and surface roughness as MJF PA12
Biocompatibility Tested – Passed multiple ISO 10993 evaluations, supporting medical and healthcare use
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Medical Devices & Components – Enclosures, housings, guides, and non-implantable patient-contact parts
Dental Applications – Models, fixtures, and functional components
Consumer Products – Housings, clips, fasteners, and aesthetic functional parts
Healthcare Prototyping & Low-Volume Production – Parts requiring clean appearance and regulatory testing support
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“Strongest” can mean different things depending on the application and the property being measured, such as tensile strength, flexural strength, stiffness or impact strength. If tensile strength is the primary consideration, Antero™ 800NA (PEKK) has the highest tensile strength offered by Stratasys Direct. It also provides a high strength-to-weight ratio, high thermal and chemical resistance, wear resistance and low outgassing, making it well suited for demanding applications such as aerospace components, aircraft interior parts, ECS ducting and metal-forming tools.
For help selecting a material based on the specific type of strength or performance your application requires, use the Stratasys Direct Material Wizard or contact our engineering team.
Several Stratasys Direct materials can meet UL 94 V-0 requirements, depending on the material, technology and test conditions. These include VICTREX AM™ 200, LOCTITE® 3D 3955 FST, Antero™ 800NA, Antero™ 840CN03, ULTEM™ 9085 and ULTEM™ 1010.
VICTREX AM 200 is documented as passing UL 94 V-0 at 3 mm, while LOCTITE 3D 3955 FST is documented as passing UL 94 V-0. The Antero and ULTEM materials also offer flame-retardant performance and are used in demanding aerospace and industrial applications.
Stratasys Direct does not carry a Blue Card for these materials. If your application requires a specific UL 94 classification, test thickness or certification documentation, contact Stratasys Direct to confirm the applicable material and test requirements.
For applications requiring a combination of high strength and flame retardancy, material selection depends on the required certification and application. Antero™ 800NA combines the highest tensile strength offered with FST compliance. ULTEM™ 9085 resin provide a high strength-to-weight ratio and FST certification to 14 CFR/FAR 25.853 and ASTM F814/E662. VICTREX AM™ 200 provides high strength, inherent flame retardance and UL94 V-0 performance at 3 mm. LOCTITE® 3D 3955 FST provides UL94 V-0 and FST performance for applications requiring flame resistance.
Stratasys Direct has tested several materials for ASTM E595 outgassing performance, including VICTREX AM™ 200, SLS Nylon PA12, SLS Nylon PA12 CF and SLS Nylon PA11 FR. These materials have passed ASTM E595 testing for low outgassing and may be considered for space and aerospace applications where low-outgassing performance is required.
Stratasys Direct also identifies Antero™ 800NA, Antero™ 840CN03 and ULTEM™ 9085 CG as NASA low-outgassing materials. Because aerospace and space applications may have specific material, process and qualification requirements, contact Stratasys Direct to confirm the applicable test data and documentation for your application.
PC (polycarbonate) is the direct polycarbonate material offered by Stratasys Direct. It provides high tensile and flexural strength, higher heat resistance, durability and dimensional stability. PC-ABS is another option when an application needs the strength and heat resistance of PC combined with the flexibility of ABS.
Yes. TPU 92A Elastomer is a thermoplastic polyurethane developed for durable elastomer parts. It offers high elongation, toughness, durability, abrasion resistance, tear resistance, fatigue resistance and memory/recovery. Stratasys Direct also offers Agilus™, a rubber-like PolyJet material available in Shore A hardnesses ranging from approximately 30A to 95A for applications requiring flexible, rubber-like parts.
Stratasys Direct’s additive manufacturing services focus on polymer and photopolymer materials rather than metal 3D printing. However, Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber (Nylon 12 CF) can be a potential alternative for applications traditionally made from metal. Its high strength-to-weight ratio, high stiffness and lightweight properties make it well suited for metal replacement and lightweighting applications, including components where reducing weight is important.
Other high-performance materials, such as Antero™ 800NA, may also provide alternatives to metal depending on the performance requirements of the application. Contact Stratasys Direct to determine whether a polymer material can meet your specific metal-replacement requirements.
There is not a direct PETG equivalent provided by Stratasys Direct. For general-purpose FDM applications where PETG-like durability and ease of use are desired, ASA or ABS-M30 may be considered depending on the application. For production parts requiring greater toughness and chemical resistance, Nylon 12 is another option. Material selection should ultimately be based on the required mechanical, thermal, chemical and environmental properties.
Stratasys Direct offers multiple biocompatible and medical-use materials, including ABS-M30i, PC-ISO, ULTEM™ 1010 Resin, MED610-DSG™, Somos® BioClear™, LOCTITE® MED413™ and MJF PA12-W. Depending on the material, documented qualifications include ISO 10993, USP Class VI, sterilization compatibility and specific body-contact applications. Material selection should be based on the intended medical application and applicable regulatory requirements
Yes. Stratasys Direct offers white Nylon 12 through both SLS and MJF technologies. SLS PA12 is a white Nylon 12 material that provides a combination of strength, durability and design flexibility. MJF PA12-W is also white and provides the mechanical performance of Nylon 12 with a white appearance, making it suitable for applications where part color and appearance are important.
For applications where strength-to-weight performance and lightweighting are priorities, Stratasys Direct offers carbon-fiber-reinforced Nylon 12 options through both FDM and SLS. Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber™ offers a high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratio, while SLS PA12 CF also provides very high strength-to-weight performance.
The best option depends on the manufacturing technology, part geometry and specific mechanical requirements. Both materials can be considered for lightweighting applications where high performance is required without the weight of a comparable metal component.
Polypropylene (PP) is a strong choice for applications requiring chemical resistance. It offers excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, making it well suited for components exposed to water, saltwater, acids, bases and other chemicals.
Other materials may also be appropriate depending on the specific environment. VICTREX AM™ 200 and Antero™ 800NA, for example, offer high chemical resistance for demanding applications.
The best material depends on the specific chemical, concentration, temperature and duration of exposure. Contact Stratasys Direct if you need help selecting a material for a specific chemical or saltwater environment.
Yes. Nylon 12 is a common alternative when you need a durable nylon thermoplastic. Stratasys Direct offers Nylon 12 across FDM, SLS, MJF and SAF processes, with options including carbon-fiber, glass-filled and flame-retardant grades. For applications where chemical resistance, toughness, fatigue resistance or dimensional stability are important, the appropriate Nylon 12 grade can provide a strong alternative to Nylon 6/6.
PLA carbon fiber and PFA are not among Stratasys Direct's standard production materials. Stratasys Direct does, however, offer several carbon-fiber-reinforced alternatives, including Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber™, Nylon 12 CF and ABS-CF10.
Material datasheets and specifications are available from the Stratasys Direct materials and individual technology pages, where downloadable data sheets are provided for the applicable materials. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available through the Stratasys Support Center, where materials can be searched by name and filtered by technology, region and language.