PLA is a great all-round choice for clean, good-looking parts that don’t need to handle much stress or heat. It’s ideal for decorative items, prototypes, and general use. The carbon fibre variant (PLA-CF) adds a sleek matte finish and increased stiffness, giving parts a more premium, engineered feel. However, both can be brittle under pressure and aren’t suited for outdoor or high-temperature use.

PETG is tough, slightly flexible, and more durable than PLA, making it a smart pick for functional parts, brackets, or anything that might take a knock. It’s also moisture-resistant, so it performs well in kitchens, bathrooms, or outdoor spaces. PETG-CF takes things a step further, offering increased strength and heat resistance with a smart carbon fibre look. Slightly less detailed in finish than PLA, but much more robust.

TPU is a flexible, rubber-like material perfect for parts that need to bend, stretch, or absorb impact—like protective bumpers, cable grommets, or soft-touch grips. It’s hard-wearing, resistant to wear and tear, and great for anything that needs to move or flex. Not ideal for sharp edges or rigid parts, but excellent where flexibility is key.

Display models, light-use enclosures, tech accessories, aesthetic parts.

Functional prototypes, mechanical parts, outdoor fixtures, tool holders.

Shock-absorbing parts, flexible joints, grips, feet, cable protection.

Outdoor enclosures, automotive parts, signage, robust functional parts.

Mechanical assemblies, high-strength brackets, jigs and fixtures, machine parts.

High-performance components, aerospace and automotive applications, chemically exposed parts, long-term industrial use.