From sketch to pilot production. Print overnight without tooling.
Prototyping & Product Development
Teams rely on PLA / PETG / ABS for fast iteration, form-fit-function testing, visual mockups.
Key Requirements
- High dimensional accuracy ±0.05 mm
- Wide color selection for demos
- Low warpage minimal post-processing
- Class-A surface options (acetone smoothing)
How It Works
- Step 1 — Identify your application and key constraints (heat, chemical, UV, flexibility, budget).
- Step 2 — Filter materials in the database or ask the AI assistant for ranked matches.
- Step 3 — Compare top 3 matches side by side and review the reasons for each.
- Step 4 — Request a quote or up to 3 sample spools to test on your printers.
Recommended Materials (7)
Compare All →![PLA High Speed [DEMO]](/templates/metlab/static/img/fam/fam-pla.webp)
PLA (Polylactic Acid)
PLA High Speed [DEMO]
Demo
Tensile Strength 45 MPa Print Temp ≤230°C Flexibility Rigid
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PLA (Polylactic Acid)
PLA Matte [DEMO]
Demo
Tensile Strength 43 MPa Print Temp ≤220°C Flexibility Rigid
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PLA (Polylactic Acid)
PLA Silk [DEMO]
Demo
Tensile Strength 42 MPa Print Temp ≤225°C Flexibility Rigid
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![PETG Standard [DEMO]](/templates/metlab/static/img/fam/fam-petg.webp)
PETG
PETG Standard [DEMO]
Demo
Tensile Strength 50 MPa Print Temp ≤250°C Flexibility Medium
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PETG
PETG High Speed [DEMO]
Demo
Tensile Strength 48 MPa Print Temp ≤260°C Flexibility Medium
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![ABS Standard [DEMO]](/templates/metlab/static/img/fam/fam-abs.webp)
ABS (Engineering Plastic)
ABS Standard [DEMO]
Demo
Tensile Strength 44 MPa Print Temp ≤260°C Flexibility Rigid
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![TPU 95A [DEMO]](/templates/metlab/static/img/fam/fam-tpu.webp)
TPU (Elastomer)
TPU 95A [DEMO]
Demo
Tensile Strength 38 MPa Print Temp ≤230°C Flexibility Flexible
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Decision Flow
1
Identify application
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Filter materials
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Compare top matches
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Request quote or sample