Resources
Everything you need to know about 3D printing
Which material, which technology, which design rule? We have made the knowledge our engineers use every day clear and organized for everyone.
- Materials Library55 materials: filaments, resins, powder polymers and metals.Explore →
- Material ComparisonPut three materials side by side and see their values and differences.Explore →
- 3D Printing TechnologiesHow 9 technologies work, their tolerances and applications.Explore →
- Design GuidelinesWall thickness, tolerances, holes and file preparation.Explore →
- 3D Printing GlossaryShort, clear definitions of 74 terms.Explore →
- Articles and Guides6 guides: selection, comparison and application.Explore →
Comparisons
Popular comparisons
- PLA vs PETG
- PLA vs ABS
- PETG vs ABS
- ABS vs ASA
- PETG vs ASA
- PLA vs TPU 95A
- ABS vs PC
- PC vs PEEK
- PEEK vs PEKK
- Nylon (PA6 / PA12) vs PA-CF
- PA12 (Nylon 12) vs PA11 (Nylon 11)
- PLA vs Standard resin
- TPU 95A vs TPU / TPE (SLS / MJF)
- ULTEM™ 9085 vs ULTEM™ 1010
- Stainless steel 316L vs Stainless Steel
- Titanium Ti6Al4V vs Aluminum AlSi10Mg
Technologies
How does it work?
Engineering guides
What to know before you produce
3D Printing Cost: 8 Factors That Determine the Price
How is the price of a 3D printed part calculated? From material to infill, supports to quantity: the factors behind the cost and how to lower it.
Carbon Fiber Filament Guide: PA-CF, PA12-CF, PET-CF
When is carbon fiber reinforced filament the right choice? The differences, limits and design tips for PA-CF, PA12-CF, PET-CF and PPS-CF.
Comparing 3D Printing Technologies: FDM vs SLA
We compare FDM and SLA in terms of applications, surface quality, strength and material options. Which one is right for your part?
How to Choose the Right Filament: PLA, PETG, ABS and ASA
Heat, impact, outdoors, flexibility… A practical guide to choosing the best filament for the conditions your part will face.
Multicolor 3D Printing: Unpainted Multicolor Parts
Up to 8 colors in a single print, complete parts without paint or post-processing. The advantages and applications of multicolor FDM.
Spare Parts with Reverse Engineering and 3D Scanning
A discontinued or impossible-to-find part can be reproduced with 3D scanning, modeling and 3D printing. How does the process work, step by step?
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