Materials

23 materials. Filter by what matters.

From general-purpose PLA to production-grade MJF nylon — every material is matched to specific performance requirements.

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PLA part 3D printed on FDM at Makelab
FDM

PLA

1 business day

Most cost-effective option. Not suitable for heat or outdoor exposure.

RigidBiodegradableGood surface finish
PrototypingProduction
PETG part 3D printed on FDM at Makelab
FDM

PETG

1 business day

Good balance of strength and flexibility.

Chemical resistantImpact resistantTough
PrototypingProduction
Black TPU part 3D printed on FDM at Makelab
FDM

TPU

1 business day

Grips, gaskets, vibration dampening. Most cost-effective flexible option.

Shore 95AFlexibleDurable
Prototyping
ASA part 3D printed on FDM at Makelab
FDM

ASA

1 business day

Ideal for outdoor applications and functional parts exposed to sunlight.

UV resistantWeather resistantTough
PrototypingProduction
Black PC CF part 3D printed on FDM at Makelab
FDM

PC CF

1 business day

Demanding structural applications. Highest strength FDM material.

Carbon fiber filledHigh stiffnessHeat resistant
PrototypingProduction
Standard Resin part 3D printed on SLA at Makelab
SLA

Standard Resin

2 business days

Best surface finish of any material. Ideal for visual prototypes.

SmoothFine detailRigid
PrototypingProduction
Gray Grey Pro Resin part 3D printed on SLA at Makelab
SLA

Grey Pro Resin

2 business days

Form and fit testing, mold masters, jigs and fixtures.

High precisionLow creepModerate elongation
Prototyping
Amber Durable Resin part 3D printed on SLA at Makelab
SLA

Durable Resin

2 business days

Snap fits, living hinges, and parts under repeated stress.

PP-likeFatigue resistantFlexible
Prototyping
Gray Tough 2K part 3D printed on SLA at Makelab
SLA

Tough 2K

2 business days

Combines SLA surface quality with functional toughness.

ABS-likeImpact resistantFine detail
Prototyping
Gray Tough 1500 part 3D printed on SLA at Makelab
SLA

Tough 1500

2 business days

High impact resistance and flexibility for functional parts.

PP-likeHigh impactFlexible
Prototyping
White Rigid 4K part 3D printed on SLA at Makelab
SLA

Rigid 4K

2 business days

Stiff and precise. Best for molds, jigs, fixtures, and turbine-style geometries.

Glass-filledHigh stiffness
Prototyping
Gray Rigid 10K part 3D printed on SLA at Makelab
SLA

Rigid 10K

2 business days

Short-run injection molds, heat/chemical resistant fixtures, aerodynamic test models.

Glass-filledHighest stiffnessHeat resistant
Prototyping
Amber High Temp part 3D printed on SLA at Makelab
SLA

High Temp

2 business days

Molds, tooling, and parts exposed to sustained heat.

HDT 238°CRigidChemical resistant
Prototyping
Clear Flexible part 3D printed on SLA at Makelab
SLA

Flexible

2 business days

Gaskets, seals, and soft-touch ergonomic parts.

Shore 80ABendableCompressible
Prototyping
Clear Elastic part 3D printed on SLA at Makelab
SLA

Elastic

2 business days

Wearables, skin-contact parts, and high-elongation applications.

Shore 50ATear resistantElastic
Prototyping
Purple Castable part 3D printed on SLA at Makelab
SLA

Castable

2 business days

Investment casting patterns for jewelry and metal parts production.

Clean burnoutFine detailSmooth
Prototyping
White ABS-Like Resin part 3D printed on Industrial SLA at Makelab
Industrial SLA

ABS-Like Resin

7 business days

The standard for large-format SLA. Functional enclosures and assemblies.

ToughImpact resistantLarge format
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Optical Clear PMMA part 3D printed on Industrial SLA at Makelab
Industrial SLA

Optical Clear PMMA

7 business days

Light pipes, lenses, and visual models requiring optical clarity.

TransparentPolishableRigid
PrototypingProduction
Frosted PMMA part 3D printed on Industrial SLA at Makelab
Industrial SLA

Frosted PMMA

7 business days

Lighting, display models, and medical visualization.

TranslucentDiffused finishRigid
PrototypingProduction
Nylon PA12 part 3D printed on MJF at Makelab
MJF

Nylon PA12

5 business days

The standard for production runs. Isotropic, consistent, and reliable.

StrongLightweightChemical resistant
PrototypingProduction
Nylon PA11 part 3D printed on MJF at Makelab
MJF

Nylon PA11

5 business days

Bio-based nylon. Ideal for parts requiring ductility and flexibility.

Bio-basedHigh elongationImpact resistant
PrototypingProduction
Gray Nylon PA12 Glass Filled part 3D printed on MJF at Makelab
MJF

Nylon PA12 Glass Filled

5 business days

For functional parts requiring thermal stability and structural rigidity. Replaces injection molded parts.

Glass-filledHigh stiffnessHeat resistant
PrototypingProduction
Cream ABS part 3D printed on FGF at Makelab
FGF

ABS

7 business days

The standard for extra-large format builds up to 2400mm.

Impact resistantHeat tolerant
PrototypingXL

Quick Pick

What are you making?

How do I choose by application?+
Start with the application, not the material. Display models favor smooth surfaces and fine detail — choose SLA Standard Resin or Grey Pro. Functional prototypes need toughness — choose FDM PETG for most indoor applications, or MJF Nylon PA12 when mechanical performance matters. End-use production parts need batch consistency and on-spec mechanical properties — choose MJF Nylon PA12 or PA11.
How do I choose by environment?+
Environment is the fastest way to eliminate materials. UV exposure? Use ASA. Elevated temperatures? PETG (68°C), PC CF (114°C), or High Temp resin (238°C). Chemical contact? PETG handles most solvents. Repeated flexing? Use TPU, Flexible resin, or Nylon PA11. The mismatch between environment and material is the most common reason 3D printed parts fail.
How do I choose by volume?+
FDM is cheapest for 1–50 parts. SLA is best for visual prototypes and fine detail. MJF is the production workhorse — batch-consistent nylon from 50 to 5,000 units, often beating injection molding below 2,000 parts. Industrial SLA handles large parts up to 1700mm. FGF handles oversized structural parts up to 2400mm.
What are the five material categories?+
General Purpose (PLA, PETG, Standard Resin) for concept models. Tough & Durable (ABS, ASA, Tough 2K, PA11) for functional prototypes and outdoor use. Production Grade (PA12, PA12 GF, PC CF, Rigid 10K) for end-use parts. Flexible & Elastic (TPU, Flexible, Elastic) for gaskets and wearables. Specialty (Castable, High Temp, Optical Clear) for niche applications.

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