Materials

The strength, thermal properties, low weight, and flexible post-processing of this aluminum alloy, AlSi₁₀Mg, make it ideal for prototyping and manufacturing in industries such as automotive and aerospace. ​

Ti₆Al₄V is a lightweight titanium alloy with excellent mechanical strength and superior corrosion resistance, making it ideal for functional prototypes and high-performance end-use parts.  

Stainless Steel (SS316L) is a low-carbon stainless steel alloy that offers excellent strength, high corrosion resistance and ductility, and good thermal properties, making it suitable for general prototyping. 

Inconel (IN718) is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant alloy with exceptional thermal resistance. Ideal for functional prototypes and high-performance parts that need to withstand extreme conditions.

Stainless Steel (C465) is an age-hardenable stainless steel alloy that offers excellent strength and fracture toughness, and high corrosion resistance, making it ideal for high-performance end-use parts.

PA 12 Medical-Grade offers high strength, chemical resistance, and detail resolution, making it ideal for high-quality and fully-functional biocompatible plastic parts for settings such as operating rooms. This material is subjected to testing for cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute systemic toxicity, and material-mediated pyrogenicity.

PA 12 (SLS) is a general-purpose material that offers excellent long-term stability and good chemical resistance, making it suitable for functional prototypes and end-use parts, as well as consumer goods.  

PA-AF blends polyamide with aluminum to produce strong, stiff parts resistant to temperatures of up to 130°C. With a metallic appearance, it is ideal for models, rapid tooling, and fixtures.

PA-GF blends polyamide with glass beads to offer higher durability, stiffness, and thermal resistance. It is ideal for prototypes or applications where temperature or wear resistance are key. 

A tough, fatigue-resistant, and lightweight material, polypropylene (PP) is ideal for functional prototypes of snap-fit assemblies or living hinges in automotive components, packaging, and consumer goods. 

PA 2210 FR is a high-performance, UL Blue Card-certified polyamide containing a halogen-free flame retardant. Excellent long-term stability and good chemical resistance make it ideal for functional prototypes or end-use parts. 

PA 2241 FR is a high-performance, flame-retardant polyamide. Its excellent long-term stability and good chemical resistance make it ideal for functional prototypes or end-use parts. 

With higher density and lower porosity than laser-sintered polyamide, this strong, general-purpose material is ideal for precision forms and works equally well for functional prototypes or end-use parts. 

Combining an excellent level of detail and dimensional accuracy with minimal post-processing, this eye-catching material is ideal for fast iterations during prototyping or low-requirement series production.

Combining excellent mechanical properties with impressive surface quality and detail, this material is ideal for both series production and functional prototypes, especially in industries like medtech (O&P), aerospace, and automotive.

Ultrasint TPU 90A-01 combines durable elasticity with good wear and abrasion resistance, making it ideal for prototypes and end-use applications that require good shock absorption.

Poly1500 is a durable, resilient material that offers high surface quality and dimensional accuracy. With properties similar to polypropylene, it is ideal for functional prototypes.

ProtoGen White's resilience, surface quality, and thermal properties make it suitable for general-purpose applications such as RTV molding patterns, highly detailed parts, and durable concept models.

Designed to simulate ABS, TuskXC2700T is a strong material that offers high resolution and a smooth surface. It is ideal for water-resistant prototypes and high-end finished models. Transparent finishes possible.

Designed to simulate ABS, TuskXC2700W is a strong material with a rapid lead time. It is ideal for water-resistant and functional prototypes. Also available in clear.

Taurus has the look and feel of an injection-molded part, offering strong mechanical properties and high surface detail. It's an ideal choice for form-, fit-, and function-testing, as well as functional prototypes. 

Xtreme is a tough, general-purpose material with high impact strength, high elongation, and excellent surface quality. With properties close to ABS, Xtreme is ideal for functional prototyping.

Exclusive to Materialise, Tusk Somos SolidGrey3000 combines very high stiffness and impact strength. It is ideal for functional prototypes, durable concept models, robust scale models, as well as end-use parts.

A resin with ceramic particles, PerFORM offers high stiffness and strength, as well as excellent heat resistance and detail. It is ideal for prototyping and for rapid tooling for injection molds. 

Known for its toughness, durability, and affordability, ABS is one of the most widely used industrial thermoplastics. It is suitable for prototyping, tooling, and end-use parts.

Stiffer and more durable than standard ABS, ABSi is ideal for concept modeling and functional prototyping, especially for applications needing light transmission or flow monitoring.

Stronger than standard ABS, ABS-M30 is a versatile, production-grade thermoplastic that is lightweight and resilient. This material is ideal for prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts.

Similar to ABS-M30 in strength, durability, and feature detail, ABS-M30i is biocompatible, making it ideal for applications in the food packaging, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.

ABS-ESD7 combines the strength and durability of ABS with carbon to provide electrostatic dissipative (ESD) properties, making it a safer choice for static-sensitive prototypes and tooling.  

Polycarbonate is a Blue Card-certified flame-retardant thermoplastic with excellent impact strength, dimensional stability, and thermal resistance. It is ideal for prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts.

PC-ABS combines the strength and heat resistance of polycarbonate with the flexibility of ABS. Offering excellent mechanical properties, it is ideal for prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts.

This biocompatible polycarbonate material is known for its high strength and stiffness. Its versatility, durability, and dimensional stability make it ideal for everything from heavy-duty prototypes in industries like aerospace and automotive to small series of end-use medtech parts.

Ultem 9085 is a Blue Card-certified flame-retardant thermoplastic. With its superior mechanical performance and strength-to-weight ratio, it is ideal for highly functional prototypes and production-grade end-use parts.

PA-CF is a strong, stiff, and lightweight thermoplastic filament, reinforced with chopped carbon fiber. Ideal applications include tooling, functional prototypes, and machine parts that undergo regular stress.

Vero is a rigid, opaque material that offers excellent detail and can be blended with other PolyJet materials to determine toughness, rigidity, or translucency. Available in multiple colors.

VeroClear is a rigid, transparent material that offers high dimensional stability and exceptional surface detail. It is ideal for concept modeling and form- and fit-testing of clear parts.

Agilus is a flexible, rubber-like resin with superior tear-resistance, elongation, and tensile strength. It is ideal for advanced design verification and prototyping of soft-touch components.

Flexible, rubber-like Agilus is blended with VeroWhite to offer a range of composite materials with pre-defined Shore values and mechanical properties, providing options for a variety of applications.

Offering a range of different material properties, our rubber-like polyurethanes can be used with silicone molds to produce high-quality prototypes or small series of end-use parts.

Offering a range of different material properties, our ABS-like polyurethanes can be used with silicone molds to produce high-quality prototypes or small series of end-use parts.

Offering a range of different material properties, our PE/PP-like polyurethanes can be used with silicone molds to produce high-quality prototypes or small series of end-use parts.