Material Library

Every
Material we print.

Three processes. Twelve materials. Each selected for a specific combination of mechanical properties, application requirements, and production environment. Choose by process or browse the full library.

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sls materialas
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FDM Materials
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sla materialas
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SLS Materials

4

fdm Materials

2

SLa Materials

0.05mm

Min Layer Thickness

Geometric & Sculptural Objects

Tough Resin

SLA Tough Resin combines the fine detail of SLA with improved impact resistance and toughness. Formulated to simulate ABS-like mechanical properties while maintaining the superior surface finish of photopolymer printing.

Commond Uses

Rapid prototyping / jigs fixtures

Strength
55MPa
Heat
65°C
Flex
Colours
Grey / Black
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

SLA Tough Resin

ABS-like toughness with SLA surface quality. For functional SLA prototypes that must survive handling and testing.

Commond Uses

Functional prototypes, snap-fit assemblies, parts requiring fine detail and impact resistance

Strength
Medium-High
Heat
Up to 65°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Grey / black
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

SLA Resin

High-detail photopolymer resin for parts requiring fine surface finish and tight tolerances. Best for design and art applications.

Commond Uses

Sculptural objects, architectural models, detailed design prototypes, jewellery masters

Strength
Medium
Heat
Up to 58°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Clear / white / grey / black
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

ABS

Standard ABS for functional prototypes with good heat resistance, impact toughness, and excellent machinability for post-processing.

Commond Uses

Functional prototypes, heat-exposed enclosures, housings, brackets, jigs and fixtures

Strength
Medium-High
Heat
Up to 98°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Black / white / grey
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PLA+

Enhanced PLA with improved toughness and reduced brittleness. Available in 20+ colours — ideal for rapid concept prototyping.

Commond Uses

Rapid prototypes, concept models, colour-coded assemblies

Strength
Medium
Heat
Up to 55°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
20+ options
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

TPU Flex

Shore 95A flexible TPU for parts requiring rubber-like elasticity, vibration damping, or impact absorption.

Commond Uses

Gaskets, grips, damping inserts, flexible connectors

Strength
Medium
Heat
Up to 60°C
Flex
Flexible
Colours
Black / natural
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PETG-CF

Carbon-reinforced PETG combining the chemical resistance of PETG with added stiffness from carbon fibre fill.

Commond Uses

Hydrofoil structural parts, marine brackets, motorsport ducts

Strength
High
Heat
Up to 80°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Black
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PETG Marine

Marine-grade PETG with excellent impact resistance and chemical stability in saltwater environments.

Commond Uses

Hydrofoil hardware, marine connectors, deck fittings, outdoor-use parts

Strength
Medium-High
Heat
Up to 72°C
Flex
Semi-rigid
Colours
Black / white / grey / blue
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PA12 Glass

Glass-bead filled PA12 with superior dimensional stability and surface hardness. Ideal for precision tooling and gauging.

Commond Uses

Industrial jigs, fixtures, gauging tools, end-use production parts

Strength
High
Heat
Up to 180°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Natural white / grey
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PA11

Bio-based polyamide with superior impact resistance and elongation. The preferred choice for parts that must absorb repeated shock loads.

Commond Uses

Impact-loaded brackets, marine hardware, snap-fit assemblies, outdoor-use parts

Strength
High
Heat
Up to 80°C
Flex
Semi-flexible
Colours
Natural white / black
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PA12-CF

Carbon-filled PA12 for maximum stiffness-to-weight ratio. Ideal where rigidity and low mass are both critical.

Commond Uses

Foil mast clamps, motorsport structural parts, aerospace jigs, performance brackets

Strength
Very High
Heat
Up to 180°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Black
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PA12

The engineering benchmark — isotropic, salt-resistant, and support-free. The default material for structural end-use parts.

Commond Uses

Surf foil hardware, structural brackets, functional end-use parts, snap-fit assemblies

Strength
High
Heat
Up to 175°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Natural white / grey / black
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PA12 Glass

Glass-bead filled PA12 with superior dimensional stability and surface hardness. Ideal for precision tooling and gauging.

Commond Uses

Industrial jigs, fixtures, gauging tools, end-use production parts

Strength
High
Heat
Up to 180°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Natural white / grey
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PA11

Bio-based polyamide with superior impact resistance and elongation. The preferred choice for parts that must absorb repeated shock loads.

Commond Uses

Impact-loaded brackets, marine hardware, snap-fit assemblies, outdoor-use parts

Strength
High
Heat
Up to 80°C
Flex
Semi-flexible
Colours
Natural white / black
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PA12-CF

Carbon-filled PA12 for maximum stiffness-to-weight ratio. Ideal where rigidity and low mass are both critical.

Commond Uses

Foil mast clamps, motorsport structural parts, aerospace jigs, performance brackets

Strength
Very High
Heat
Up to 180°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Black
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PA12

The engineering benchmark — isotropic, salt-resistant, and support-free. The default material for structural end-use parts.

Commond Uses

Surf foil hardware, structural brackets, functional end-use parts, snap-fit assemblies

Strength
High
Heat
Up to 175°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Natural white / grey / black
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

ABS

Standard ABS for functional prototypes with good heat resistance, impact toughness, and excellent machinability for post-processing.

Commond Uses

Functional prototypes, heat-exposed enclosures, housings, brackets, jigs and fixtures

Strength
Medium-High
Heat
Up to 98°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Black / white / grey
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PLA+

Enhanced PLA with improved toughness and reduced brittleness. Available in 20+ colours — ideal for rapid concept prototyping.

Commond Uses

Rapid prototypes, concept models, colour-coded assemblies

Strength
Medium
Heat
Up to 55°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
20+ options
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

TPU Flex

Shore 95A flexible TPU for parts requiring rubber-like elasticity, vibration damping, or impact absorption.

Commond Uses

Gaskets, grips, damping inserts, flexible connectors

Strength
Medium
Heat
Up to 60°C
Flex
Flexible
Colours
Black / natural
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PETG-CF

Carbon-reinforced PETG combining the chemical resistance of PETG with added stiffness from carbon fibre fill.

Commond Uses

Hydrofoil structural parts, marine brackets, motorsport ducts

Strength
High
Heat
Up to 80°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Black
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

PETG Marine

Marine-grade PETG with excellent impact resistance and chemical stability in saltwater environments.

Commond Uses

Hydrofoil hardware, marine connectors, deck fittings, outdoor-use parts

Strength
Medium-High
Heat
Up to 72°C
Flex
Semi-rigid
Colours
Black / white / grey / blue
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

SLA Tough Resin

ABS-like toughness with SLA surface quality. For functional SLA prototypes that must survive handling and testing.

Commond Uses

Functional prototypes, snap-fit assemblies, parts requiring fine detail and impact resistance

Strength
Medium-High
Heat
Up to 65°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Grey / black
Best Industries
Geometric & Sculptural Objects

SLA Resin

High-detail photopolymer resin for parts requiring fine surface finish and tight tolerances. Best for design and art applications.

Commond Uses

Sculptural objects, architectural models, detailed design prototypes, jewellery masters

Strength
Medium
Heat
Up to 58°C
Flex
Rigid
Colours
Clear / white / grey / black

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— shapes*lab design philosophy

Material guide

Which material
Is Right for You?

Lead Time
2-4 days
1-3 days
1-2 days
Best For
End-use parts
Prototypes & tooling
Detail & aesthetics
Material Strength
High
Medium-High
Medium
Supports Required
None
Yes
Yes
Dimensional Accuracy
±0.3mm
±0.5mm
±0.1mm
Surface Finish
Good
Layer visible
Excellent
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