{"id":11875,"date":"2026-03-16T16:13:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/get3d.gr\/?page_id=11875"},"modified":"2026-03-16T16:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:30:32","slug":"3d-printing-materials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/get3d.gr\/en\/3d-printing-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Printing Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"
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3D Printing Materials<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The 3D printing materials<\/a> play a decisive role in the final result of an object. Each material has different characteristics such as strength, flexibility, thermal resistance and level of detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Get3D, different types of materials are used depending on the printing technology, such as FDM, SLA and SLS, to cover needs from simple prototypes to industrial components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The right choice of material depends on the application of the object, the mechanical requirements and the accuracy needed by the model.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FDM Filaments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FDM technology uses thermoplastic filaments that are melted and deposited layer by layer to create the object. These materials cover a wide range of applications, from simple prototypes to durable functional components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PLA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PLA is one of the most popular 3D printing materials. It offers easy printing, good surface quality and is often used for prototypes, models and decorative objects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PETG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PETG combines ease of printing with increased mechanical strength and moisture resistance. It is used for functional components and technical applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ABS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ABS is a strong thermoplastic material with good resistance to temperature and mechanical loads. It is suitable for technical components and mechanical applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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ASA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ASA offers similar mechanical strength to ABS but has excellent resistance to UV radiation and weather conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TPU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TPU is a flexible 3D printing material used for components that require elasticity, such as protective parts and seals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PETG-CF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Carbon fiber reinforced PETG offers greater rigidity and mechanical strength compared to classic PETG.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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PA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nylon (PA) is known for its high strength and is used in functional components and mechanical applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PA-CF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Carbon-fiber-reinforced Nylon offers exceptional rigidity and mechanical strength for demanding technical components.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PA-GF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Glass fiber reinforced Nylon offers increased thermal and mechanical resistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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PP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Polypropylene combines low weight with high mechanical strength, as well as high resistance to most chemicals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PP-CF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Polypropylene with carbon fibers combines low weight with high mechanical strength.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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SLA\/LCD Resins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SLA technology uses photopolymerizable resins that are solidified by laser or UV light. It allows the production of objects with very high precision and excellent detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Standard Resins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Standard resins are used for prototypes and high-detail models.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Technical Resins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Technical resins have improved mechanical properties such as increased resistance to temperature, impact and loads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Biomed Reins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Biomed resins are certified for medical applications and are used in dental models and medical prototypes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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SLS\/ MJF Powders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SLS and MJF technologies use polyamide powder that is fused with laser or thermal energy to create durable and functional parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PA12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PA12 is the most common material in powder-based 3D printing technologies and offers high strength and stability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PA11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PA11 is more flexible than PA12 and offers greater impact resistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PA11-CF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Carbon fiber reinforced PA11 offers excellent mechanical strength and stiffness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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PP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PP is used for applications that require chemical resistance and flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TPU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TPU is a flexible 3D printing material used for components that require elasticity, such as protective parts and seals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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If you have a file ready to print, you can use Get3D's Online 3D Print service to upload your model and receive an instant quote.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The list of 3D printing materials is constantly being enriched, following the latest technological developments to always offer you the most modern options.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"on","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"on","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"two_page_speed":{"current_score":{"desktop_score":98,"desktop_tti":"1.1\u00a0","mobile_score":100,"mobile_tti":"1.2\u00a0","date":"16.03.2026 04:30:59 pm","status":"completed"}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11875","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/get3d.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11875","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/get3d.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/get3d.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/get3d.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/get3d.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11875"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/get3d.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11875\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11897,"href":"https:\/\/get3d.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11875\/revisions\/11897"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/get3d.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}