Formlabs Materials

The Formlabs 3D printers are capable of printing in various material types. Standard acrylic resins are the most common, while the other materials are used for simulating other material properties.

Gray Pro and Rigid resins are not kept in stock and require 1 week advance notice. Supplies are ordered on demand. Material minimum may be required.

Standard Acrylic
Standard acrylic resins are the ideal choice for high detail, smooth matte finish, and no required post-curing.

Material Finish Options: White, Black, Gray, Clear, or Any Color
Resolution Options: 0.1mm, 0.05mm, (0.025mm - By Request Only)
Heat Deflection Temperature: 42°C (107°F) normal, 58°C (137°F) post-cured

Gray Pro
Grey Pro Resin offers high precision, moderate elongation, and low creep. This material is great for concept modeling and functional prototyping, especially for parts that will be handled repeatedly.
  • Form and fit testing

  • Injection molded product prototypes

  • Mold masters for plastics, silicones, and more

  • Jigs and fixtures for manufacturing

Material Finish Options: Gray
Resolution Options: 0.1mm, 0.05mm
Heat Deflection Temperature: 62°C (144°F) post-cured
Lead Time: Allow an extra week on all orders for ordering time. Material minimum may be required

Durable
With low modulus, high elongation, and high impact strength, Durable Resin produces parts with a smooth, glossy finish and high resistance to deformation. Use this material for applications requiring minimal friction.
  • Consumer packaging

  • Bushings and bearings

  • Snap fits and flexures

  • Living hinges

Material Finish Options: Translucent White
Resolution Options: 0.1mm, 0.05mm
Heat Deflection Temperature: <30°C (<86°F) normal, 43°C (110°F) post-cured

Tough 1500
Tough Resin balances strength and compliance, making it the ideal choice for prototyping strong, functional parts and assemblies that will undergo brief periods of stress or strain.
  • Sturdy prototypes

  • Interference and press fits

  • Assemblies

Material Finish Options: Light Gray
Resolution Options: 0.1mm, 0.05mm
Heat Deflection Temperature: 32°C (91°F) normal, 46°C (114°F) post-cured

Rigid
Rigid Resin is reinforced with glass to offer very high stiffness and a polished finish. This material is highly resistant to deformation over time and is great for printing thin walls and features.
  • Turbines and fan blades

  • Jigs, fixtures, and tooling

  • Manifolds

  • Electrical casings and automotive housings

Material Finish Options: White
Resolution Options: 0.1mm, 0.05mm
Heat Deflection Temperature: 74°C (165°F) post-cured
Lead Time: Allow an extra week on all orders for ordering time. Material minimum may be required.

Flexible 80A
Use Flexible Resin to produce parts that bend and compress. Flexible is excellent for simulating soft-touch materials and adding ergonomic features to multi-material assemblies.
  • Handles, grips, and overmolds

  • Cushioning and dampening

  • Wearables prototyping

  • Packaging

  • Stamps

Material Finish Options: Translucent
Resolution Options: 0.1mm, 0.05mm
Softening Temperature: 230°C (446°F) cured or uncured

Elastic 50A
The softest of the Engineering Resin, this material is suitable for prototyping parts normally produced with silicone. Choose Elastic Resin for parts that will bend, stretch, compress, and hold up to repeated cycles without tearing.
  • Wearables and consumer goods prototyping

  • Compliant features for robotics

  • Special effects props and models

    • Material Finish Options: Translucent White
    Resolution Options: 0.1mm