Extreme close-up, studio strobe lighting from upper left, a vertical stack of seven flat engineering material coupons arranged on a matte black surface — ABS, ASA, PETG, PA6, PA12, carbon-fiber reinforced, and glass-fiber reinforced grades — each slightly offset to reveal layer texture and surface finish, framing tight on the right third, generous dark space on the left, no text or labels visible
Extreme close-up, studio strobe lighting from upper left, a vertical stack of seven flat engineering material coupons arranged on a matte black surface — ABS, ASA, PETG, PA6, PA12, carbon-fiber reinforced, and glass-fiber reinforced grades — each slightly offset to reveal layer texture and surface finish, framing tight on the right third, generous dark space on the left, no text or labels visible
— Engineering-Grade Materials

Seven materials. Each qualified for production.

From PETG and ABS through to PA12 reinforced with carbon or glass fiber — every grade we run is documented, tested against industrial tolerances, and matched to your application before we quote.

/ Material Reference

Full material inventory

ABS

ASA

PETG

PA6

Impact-resistant, dimensionally stable under moderate heat. Suited for housings, brackets, and jigs where surface finish and machinability post-print are required.

UV-stable ABS replacement for outdoor and exposed applications. Retains mechanical properties and colour under prolonged UV exposure and thermal cycling.

Chemical-resistant, low-warp, food-contact capable. High layer adhesion makes it reliable for transparent and semi-structural functional parts.

Nylon 6 for high-wear mechanical components. Strong fatigue resistance and self-lubricating surface — used in gears, slides, and load-bearing assemblies.

PA12

PA12-CF

PA12-GF

Not sure which grade?

Higher chemical resistance and lower moisture absorption than PA6. Preferred for fluid-contact parts, snap-fit assemblies, and series production components.

Carbon-fiber reinforced PA12 for maximum stiffness-to-weight ratio. Used in structural brackets, tooling fixtures, and parts replacing aluminium in low-load applications.

Glass-fiber reinforced PA12 with elevated heat deflection and dimensional stability. Specified for under-hood, high-temperature, and precision-fit enclosures.

Material selection is included in every quote. Tell us your load case, temperature range, and tolerances — we confirm the right grade before production starts.

Wide workshop shot, bright neutral daylight from overhead fluorescents, three finished engineering parts — a structural bracket, a gear assembly, and a fluid manifold — arranged in a calibration rig on a steel measurement table, top-down framing at slight angle revealing layer precision and surface texture, no people, no labels, ordered production floor visible in background
Wide workshop shot, bright neutral daylight from overhead fluorescents, three finished engineering parts — a structural bracket, a gear assembly, and a fluid manifold — arranged in a calibration rig on a steel measurement table, top-down framing at slight angle revealing layer precision and surface texture, no people, no labels, ordered production floor visible in background
+ Reinforced Grades

When standard FDM grades are not enough

PA12-CF and PA12-GF are not upgrades you add for confidence — they are specified when your part faces load cycles, heat deflection above 100 °C, or dimensional tolerances that unreinforced nylon cannot hold.

We document which grade passes your durability criteria and which doesn't. If unreinforced PA12 is sufficient, we say so — over-specifying material adds cost with no return.

Bring us your spec. We'll confirm the grade.

Send your load case, operating temperature, and tolerance requirements. We respond with a material recommendation and a traceable quote — no ambiguity.