Eighteen materials.
Three processes.
Fourteen materials in-house across FDM and resin. Four more powder-bed Nylons through our partner network. Pick by property, by application, or call us — we'll match the part to the polymer.
FDM thermoplastics
In-house · 8 materials
Eight engineering thermoplastics across our IDEX FDM cells. Functional prototypes, brackets, jigs, end-use housings, and field-replacement parts. 500 mm-cubed envelope, copy and mirror modes.
| Material | Layer (mm) | Lead | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | 0.10–0.30 | 24 hr | Visual models, packaging mockups, low-stress fixtures | Easy to print · low heat tolerance · biodegradable |
| PETG | 0.10–0.30 | 24 hr | Functional prototypes, food-adjacent enclosures | Tougher than PLA · low warp · chemical-resistant |
| ABS | 0.10–0.25 | 48 hr | End-use parts, post-processable housings | Vapor-smoothable (partner) · higher heat · solvent-bondable |
| ASA | 0.10–0.25 | 48 hr | Outdoor parts, weather-exposed enclosures | UV-stable · ABS-like properties · automotive-grade |
| NYLON | 0.15–0.30 | 72 hr | Bearings, gears, abrasion-prone parts | Strong · flexible · hygroscopic — store dry |
| NYLON-CF | 0.15–0.30 | 72 hr | Stiff brackets, drone airframes, structural fixtures | Carbon-fiber-filled · high stiffness · light · brittle in thin walls |
| TPU | 0.15–0.25 | 72 hr | Gaskets, grips, vibration dampers, flex-fit parts | Rubber-like · 95A typical · slow print speeds |
| PC | 0.15–0.25 | 72 hr | High-heat enclosures, optical-clarity parts | Polycarbonate · highest heat · clear or tinted |
Resin / SLA photopolymers
In-house · 6 families
Six photopolymer families on our SLA/DLP machines. Visual fidelity, fine features, smooth surfaces, casting masters. The right call when surface finish or geometric resolution beats mechanical durability.
| Material | Layer (mm) | Lead | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD | 0.025–0.10 | 48 hr | Visual prototypes, presentation models, fine detail | Smooth surface · brittle · indoor-only · matte or polished |
| TOUGH 1500 | 0.05–0.10 | 48 hr | Engineering prototypes, snap-fits, living hinges | PP-like resilience · best resin for functional fits |
| FLEXIBLE | 0.05–0.10 | 48 hr | Soft-touch parts, gaskets, ergonomic models | Elastomer-like · 60A–80A · slower cure |
| HIGH-TEMP | 0.05–0.10 | 72 hr | Mold masters, heat-exposed test parts | HDT > 200 °C after post-cure · brittle · process-sensitive |
| CASTABLE | 0.025–0.05 | 72 hr | Jewelry, dental wax patterns, lost-wax burnout | Low ash residue · investment-cast-ready |
| DENTAL | 0.025–0.05 | 72 hr | Dental models, surgical-guide prototypes | Biocompatible variants via partner · ISO 10993-tested options |
Partner network — powder-bed Nylons
Via partners · 4 materials
Industrial powder-bed Nylons routed through vetted partners. Production batches, isotropic mechanical properties, dimensional stability across hundreds of parts. We brief, inspect, and ship from Vaughan.
| Material | Layer (mm) | Lead | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA12 (MJF/SLS) | 0.08 | 5–7 days | Production batches, isotropic functional parts | Industry-standard powder Nylon · grey/black native · dye-able |
| PA12-GF | 0.10 | 5–10 days | Stiff brackets, jigs, fixtures | Glass-filled · 30% stiffer · better dimensional stability |
| PA11 | 0.08 | 5–10 days | Snap-fits, hinges, impact-prone parts | Bio-based · more flexible than PA12 · better fatigue life |
| TPU (POWDER-BED) | 0.10 | 7–10 days | Production elastomers, lattice midsoles, dampers | Higher repeatability than FDM TPU · shore A 88–95 |
We can probably source it.
Specialty resins, biocompatible grades, flame-retardant polymers, ESD-safe nylons, food-contact materials — most special-grade requests run through our partner network. Send the spec sheet and we'll quote it.
Pick the material.
Send the part.
Not sure which polymer fits your application? Email an engineer — we'll spec it for you.