3D Printing Additives Index
Our goal is to make 3D printing accessible and practical for customers — not just technical experts. We combine thoughtful design, good communication, and the right materials so you end up with parts you can depend on.
PA6‑GF (Glass‑Fibre Reinforced Nylon)
What it is: A nylon (PA6) base reinforced with short glass fibers.
Why it’s useful: excellent strength and stiffness, high heat resistance, good dimensional stability, lower warping compared to unreinforced nylon
Best for: functional parts, machine components, brackets, housings, jigs, fixtures, replacement parts
Why choose PA6‑GF: a great balance of durability, rigidity, and cost‑effectiveness
PA6‑CF (Carbon‑Fibre Reinforced Nylon)
What it is: Nylon reinforced with carbon fibers.
Why it’s useful: extremely high stiffness‑to‑weight ratio, strong, lightweight, heat‑ and chemical‑resistant, excellent layer adhesion
Best for: structural components, load‑bearing parts, tooling, automotive and aerospace parts
Why choose PA6‑CF: maximum strength and dimensional stability with reduced weight
PC (Polycarbonate)
What it is: A tough, impact‑resistant engineering thermoplastic.
Why it’s useful: very high heat resistance, exceptional impact strength, durable in demanding environments
Best for: enclosures, machine guards, functional mechanical parts
Why choose PC: when durability and heat resistance are critical
PC‑ABS (Polycarbonate + ABS Blend)
What it is: A blend that combines PC strength with ABS ease of printing.
Why it’s useful: stronger and more heat‑resistant than ABS, better printability than pure PC, good surface finish
Best for: automotive components, enclosures, snap‑fit parts, functional prototypes
Why choose PC‑ABS: balances strength, durability, and reliable printability
PETG
What it is: A durable, slightly flexible engineering plastic.
Why it’s useful: good impact resistance, chemical resistance, low warping, good surface finish
Best for: general‑purpose functional parts, housings, jigs, fixtures, consumer products
Why choose PETG: a reliable all‑around material for durable everyday parts
PETG‑CF (Carbon‑Fibre Reinforced PETG)
What it is: PETG strengthened with carbon fiber.
Why it’s useful: much stiffer than regular PETG, low warping, lightweight, high dimensional accuracy
Best for: brackets, structural components, parts requiring extra rigidity
Why choose PETG‑CF: improved stiffness and accuracy without moving up to nylon materials
PET‑CF (Carbon‑Fibre Reinforced PET)
What it is: PET base reinforced with carbon fiber.
Why it’s useful: high strength and rigidity, excellent dimensional stability, good heat resistance
Best for: industrial components, functional prototypes, parts requiring consistent accuracy
Why choose PET‑CF: a stronger, more heat‑resistant alternative to PETG‑CF
PLA‑CF (Carbon‑Fibre Reinforced PLA)
What it is: PLA with carbon fiber reinforcement.
Why it’s useful: very stiff, minimal warping, excellent surface finish, highly accurate
Best for: prototypes, cosmetic parts, display models, light‑duty functional parts
Why choose PLA‑CF: superior accuracy and appearance with easy printability
ABS
What it is: A strong, lightweight, widely used thermoplastic.
Why it’s useful: heat‑resistant, durable, slightly flexible, good machinability
Best for: consumer product parts, clips, enclosures, functional prototypes
Why choose ABS: a classic engineering plastic with a great balance of strength and affordability
ASA
What it is: A UV‑resistant version of ABS.
Why it’s useful: excellent weather and UV resistance, durable, stable outdoors
Best for: outdoor parts, automotive trims, housings, signage
Why choose ASA: ideal for parts exposed to sunlight or weather
TPU (Flexible Rubber‑Like Material)
What it is: A flexible, elastic thermoplastic.
Why it’s useful: very flexible, impact‑absorbing, abrasion‑resistant, chemical‑resistant
Best for: gaskets, seals, grips, vibration dampening, protective covers
Why choose TPU: perfect for flexible or shock‑absorbing parts
PC‑PTFE (Polycarbonate with Teflon)
What it is: Polycarbonate blended with PTFE (Teflon).
Why it’s useful: extremely low friction, excellent wear resistance, high heat resistance
Best for: sliding components, bushings, low‑friction guides
Why choose PC‑PTFE: ideal for parts needing smooth movement and abrasion resistance