Our Newest 3D Printing Materials
Learn about the latest additions to Xometry's 3D printing materials lineup, from popular picks to high-performance options.
New Additive Material Options
We are continuously updating and adding materials to the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine®, so that you can always find the right choice for your projects. Recently, we've added several new material options for our 3D printing processes. The latest materials include several high-performance and engineering-grade options, as well as some that customers have commonly requested. Learn more about each new offering below, including its characteristics and suitable applications.
Latest SLS Materials
See our SLS 3D printing service page for a list of all SLS materials and data sheets.
PK 5000
High Performance
This PolyKetone polymer is designed for applications where low friction, wear, and fatigue resistance are critical. With its extreme toughness, chemical resistance, elevated heat stability, and high impact strength, PK 5000 is suited for some of the most demanding environments.
- Improved wear and friction over nylon
- Performs well in both low and high temperatures
- High chemical resistance, ductility, and impact strength
- Excellent for parts requiring repeated bending/flexing (e.g., prosthetics)
TPU 88A (TPU 1301)
Customizable & Flexible
Our SLS TPU 88A (TPU 1301) naturally comes in a bright white appearance that can be customized through color-dyeing and vapor-smoothing options. Due to its excellent tear resistance, resilience, and shock absorption, it's the perfect fit for applications that require flexibility, dampening, or cushioning.
- Naturally white; can be dyed different colors
- Elastomeric properties with a Shore hardness of 88 A
- Highly resilient, tear-resistant, UV-stable, and shock absorbing
- Perfect for seals, gaskets, shoe soles, sports gear, and wearables
Nylon 12, Smooth (PA 950 HD)
Superior Stability & Surface Finish
For SLS-printed components with an extra-smooth finish, look no further than our Nylon 12, Smooth (PA 950 HD) option. This nylon 12 material is specially engineered with a more uniform and finer particle size to enhance the surface quality and stability of parts. When combined with our chemical vapor-smoothed finish, parts exhibit a semi-gloss finish that can rival that of molded components.
- Improved surface finish and definition over other SLS materials
- Balanced properties for handling mechanical stresses
- Matte gray appearance that can be vapor-smoothed to a glossy black finish
- Great for functional prototypes, general-purpose parts, and cosmetic concept models
Nylon 11, Gray (Formlabs)
High-Impact & Ductile
This nylon 11 material from Formlabs is suitable for printing parts that need to bend or withstand impacts. It's a cost-effective solution for creating functional prototypes and small batch production parts, such as clips and snap-fit components.
- Ductile and resistant to impacts
- Naturally dark gray in appearance
- 40% elongation at break
- Suitable for snap-fits, clips, and living hinges
Nylon 12, Gray (Formlabs)
Strong & Durable
Our Nylon 12, Gray by Formlabs is a great choice for strong and durable parts with a naturally dark finish. If you need quantities of smaller components, it is also a highly affordable option.
- Balanced material properties for strength and durability
- Natural dark gray appearance
- Affordable option for functional prototypes and small end-use parts
Nylon 12, GF (Formlabs)
Stiff & Stable
A variant of our Nylon 12, Gray from Formlabs that is glass-filled for enhanced rigidity, dimensional accuracy, and thermal stability. It's an excellent choice for economical parts that need extra stiffness.
- Extra stiff (3%-4% elongation at break)
- Stable at increased temperatures compared to normal nylon
- Handles long-term sustained loads
- Can be used for jigs, structural brackets, and protective housings
Latest MJF Materials
See our MJF 3D printing service page for a list of all MJF materials and data sheets.
Nylon 12, White
Bright White and Dyeable
Nylon 12, White provides the same robust mechanical properties and chemical resistance as standard grey MJF Nylon, but with a vibrant white base. This version is specifically intended for applications where high-contrast visibility or a clean, medical-grade aesthetic is desired. It can also be dyed for vibrantly colored parts.
- High strength and excellent long-term stability
- Clean, white aesthetic suitable for medical and consumer goods
- Robust and balanced material properties
- Ideal for functional prototypes, general use, white components
Nylon 12, Smooth
Premium Surface Finish
Nylon 12, Smooth is engineered with unique particle shapes and a narrow size distribution to produce parts that are significantly smoother directly from the printer. This material is a cost-effective choice for visible, end-use components that require fine detail and a clean, professional appearance. When combined with our vapor-smoothed finish, it's possible to achieve aesthetics that rival those of injection-molded components.
- Smoother surfaces directly from the printer compared to standard Nylon 12
- Excellent dimensional accuracy and fine detail for complex functional prototypes
- Can be combined with vapor smoothing to achieve a super smooth semi-gloss surface
- Best for cosmetic parts, consumer goods, high-visibility components
Nylon 12, Multi-Color (CB)
Full-Color Functional Components
Nylon 12, Multi-Color (CB) is specialized for producing full-color parts directly from the print bed. This material unlocks the ability to create complex multi-color assemblies where color-coding, branding, or photorealistic textures are essential to the part’s utility. It provides a significant advantage for users who require a versatile and functional material but need to eliminate the time and cost associated with secondary painting or labeling.
- Direct full-spectrum color printing
- High toughness and engineering-grade durability typical of Nylon 12
- Create multi-color components with realistic textures, graphics, or branding
- Use it for surgical planning models, color-coded assembly aids, and branded consumer goods
TPU 88A (M88A)
Durable and Flexible Elastomer
TPU 88A (M88A) is a high-performance elastomer engineered for parts that must combine flexibility with high tear strength and energy return. It is the ideal choice when an application demands "rubber-like" behavior, such as shock absorption or vibration dampening.
Note: Available by request.
- High elongation at break (up to 440% in X direction) and superior tear resistance
- Excellent shock absorption and energy return
- Passed testing according to ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (skin sensitization/irritation)
- Excellent for footwear, protective bumpers, grippers, and skin-safe wearables
Latest SLA Materials
See our SLA 3D printing service page for a list of all SLA materials and data sheets.
Formlabs Color Resin V5
Vibrantly Colored General-Purpose
This general-purpose rigid resin is available in a range of vibrant, production-ready colors. Great for color device housings and casings, and visual prototypes.
- Deep, vibrant colors
- High resolution, dimensionally accurate parts
- Useful for color-coded components for assemblies, jigs, fixtures, and general use
Formlabs Tough 1000
Highly Ductile HDPE-Like
A ductile, impact-resistant resin designed to simulate the strength and utility of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with exceptional fatigue resistance and a low-friction surface. It's an excellent choice for components with compliant mechanisms that need to withstand repeated flexing or require low friction.
- Complaint, up to 180% elongation at break
- Highly impact-resistant and tough, comparable to HDPE
- Enables parts with low-friction surfaces
- Great for ball joints, gears, impact-resistant enclosures, and compliant mechanisms
Accura SL 5530
High-Temperature Resin
Engineered to maintain its structural rigidity in environments that would cause standard resins to soften or fail. Excels in applications that undergo significant thermal stress, such as high-heat fluid testing or electrical housing enclosures.
- High stiffness and dimensional accuracy at elevated temperatures
- Resistant to water and automotive fluids
- Translucent amber appearance for fluid flow or internal component visibility
- Can be used for under-the-hood automotive testing, electrical connectors, and hot-air ducting prototypes
Latest Carbon DLS Materials
See our Carbon DLS 3D printing service page for a list of all Carbon DLS materials and data sheets.
RPU 130
Strong & Tough Polyurethane
RPU 130 is a robust and rigid engineering polyurethane that exhibits durability, impact resistance, and performance at elevated temperatures. Its high thermal stability and low creep make it well-suited for parts that must operate reliably under constant loads or varying environmental conditions.
- Excellent durability and high impact resistance
- Maintains dimensional stability under constant loads
- Reliable performance at elevated temperatures
- Ideal for engineering and rugged applications, including push-in rivets, housings, and fasteners.
MPU 100
Medical-Grade Sterilizable Polyurethane
MPU 100 provides a distinct combination of mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and sterilizability. It maintains its integrity across various sterilization methods, including ethylene oxide, e-beam, gamma, and autoclave processes, while demonstrating compatibility with common hospital disinfectants.
- Features medical-grade biocompatibility and mechanical strength
- Resistant to standard hospital cleaning agents
- Compatible with multiple common sterilization methods
- Useful for single-use medical device applications, as well as snaps, clasps, and sterilizable components
EPU 41
Highly Resilient Elastomer
EPU 41 is a production-grade elastomeric polyurethane known for its exceptional resiliency and strong performance across a wide range of temperatures. It offers improved cold temperature flexibility and is highly effective at absorbing and returning energy during compression.
- 300% elongation at break and Shore 70A hardness
- Retains elastomeric properties at cold temperatures
- High energy return and resistant to tearing and fatigue
- Perfect for energy-absorbing lattices, such as with custom bike saddles and shoe midsoles
EPU 46
Color-Customizable Biobased Elastomer
EPU 46 is a high-energy return elastomeric material formulated with 40% biobased content. The material utilizes a color base resin that can be pigmented to meet your exact aesthetic requirements. It is an excellent choice for durable, resilient components that require both structural integrity and specific color matching.
- 330% elongation at break and hardness of Shore 80A
- Supports custom color matching
- High energy return and exceptional tear strength
- Best for colorful branded elastomeric products and aesthetic prototypes
LOCTITE 3D IND405 Clear
Tough and Clear
LOCTITE 3D IND405 Clear is a rigid, high-strength engineering material offering remarkable impact resistance. Known as one of the toughest clear resins available, it boasts a high Young's modulus (1300 MPa) and impressive elongation of 127%, making it both stiff and highly resilient.
- Rigid and durable with high impact resistance
- Features high clarity and surface finish
- More durable and less brittle than clear SLA resins
- Excellent for clear prototypes, fluid routing assemblies, manufacturing aids, and housings
Latest Metal Binder Jetting Materials
See our metal binder jetting service page to learn more and view data sheets.
Stainless Steel 17-4PH
Strong, Corrosion-Resistant Metal
Stainless Steel 17-4PH is a precipitation-hardening martensitic alloy known for its exceptional combination of high strength, wear resistance, and excellent corrosion resistance. When used with Metal Binder Jetting, it enables the rapid production of highly complex, dense metal geometries without the need for traditional molds or tooling. This makes it a highly versatile material choice for manufacturing durable components designed for demanding environments.
- High-strength, highly dense metal parts
- Excellent wear and corrosion resistance
- Complex, tooling-free metal geometries with high design freedom
- Suitable for heavy-duty machine components, surgical tooling, and fasteners
Latest FDM Materials
See our FDM 3D printing service page for a list of all FDM materials and data sheets.
PETG
Versatile and Impact-Resistant
PETG, our newest general-purpose option that has been frequently requested, is now available for autoquoting! It serves as the perfect "bridge" material between PLA and ABS, offering a significant upgrade in durability and chemical resistance without a massive jump in cost.
- Excellent impact resistance and durability
- Superior chemical and moisture resistance over PLA
- Available in a variety of colors
- Ideal for protective enclosures, functional prototypes, and fixtures
Nylon 6 CF
Light-weight and Stiff
This composite utilizes carbon fiber chop reinforcement to create incredibly strong, stiff, and lightweight parts. It's highly suited for printing light-weight fixtures, clamps, and structural components that require improved performance and heat resistance.
- Exceptional stiffness and tensile strength
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Excellent thermal and fatigue resistance
- Improved aesthetics over other FDM materials
Stratasys ABS CF-10
Rigid and Dimensionally Stable
By combining the reliability of ABS with 10% carbon fiber reinforcement, ABS-CF10 achieves a 50% increase in stiffness over standard ABS. It's a great choice where increased stiffness and weight reduction are desired.
- 50% stiffer and 15% stronger than standard ABS
- High-dimensional accuracy for large parts
- More consistent matte appearance and layer stacking
- Ideal for jigs, fixtures, end effectors, and manufacturing tools
Stratasys Antero 800NA
Chemical-Resistant Aerospace PEKK
A PEKK-based thermoplastic engineered for the most extreme environments, including the vacuum of space and exposure to caustic jet fuels, making it a viable solution for mission-critical hardware that requires ultra-low outgassing and unmatched thermal stability.
- Ultra-low outgassing properties
- Exceptional resistance to fuels, oils, and acids
- High heat deflection and flame retardancy
- Used for spacecraft hardware, engine bay components, and chemical processing equipment
Stratasys Antero 840CN03
High-Strength Static Dissipative (ESD)
Provides the extreme environmental resistance of the PEKK family with the added benefit of inherent electrostatic discharge protection, making it our highest-tier ESD material.
- Consistent Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) properties
- Maintains strength in extreme heat and cold
- Superior chemical and wear resistance
- Ideal for satellite electronics housings, semiconductor test sockets, and avionics tooling
Stratasys VICTREX AM 200
High-Integrity Optimized PEEK
A PEEK-based material optimized for 3D printing for enhanced melt and interlayer bonding. By providing superior Z-axis strength, this material ensures that printed components possess the mechanical integrity and wear resistance of molded PEEK.
- Optimized for high Z-axis (interlayer) strength
- Outstanding wear and abrasion resistance
- Excellent mechanical performance at elevated temperatures
- Applications include load-bearing aerospace parts, medical devices, and high-wear bushings
Stratasys ULTEM 1010 CG
Certified Food-Safe and Autoclavable
ULTEM 1010 offers the highest heat resistance and tensile strength in our FDM lineup. The Certified Grade (CG) version is accompanied by documentation for food contact (NSF 51) and biocompatibility (ISO 10993/USP Class VI) compliance, qualifying it for use with the food and medical industries.
- Highest heat deflection temperature (216 °C @ 66psi)
- Exceptional tensile strength and rigidity
- NSF 51 food-safety and ISO 10993 biocompatibility certifications
- Suitable for sterilizable surgical guides, food-production tooling, and high-heat tooling
Ready to Start Your Project?
Whether the materials you're looking for are general-purpose or engineered for high-performance, getting started is simple. Upload your 3D designs to the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine® to receive instant pricing, lead times, and manufacturability feedback on these materials and many others.
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