Discover the top 3D printing materials used in the industry today. Select the best material for your application and learn tips to improve your print quality.

There are thousands of materials used in 3D printing. In this guide for professionals and hobbyists, we cover everything that’s fit to 3D print with.

This comprehensive guide to 3D printing materials showcases the most popular plastic and metal 3D printing materials available, compares their properties, applications, and describes a framework that you can use to choose the right one for your project.

In this guide we look at the range of 3D materials, also called filaments, a 3D printer uses, starting with the most popular. We’ll also cover their uses along with pros and cons for each type. This will help you to make better informed decisions when buying your 3D printer filaments.

Did you know that you can 3d print in over 40+ materials? There are dozens of types of filaments available to you, including harder polymers such as polycarbonate and flexible materials such as TPU. Download this handy list of commonly used materials.