Manufacturing Materials

Manufacturing materials cover the full range of filaments, resins, powders and metals used to produce functional, end-use or production parts, as opposed to materials intended purely for concept models.

Material choice depends on required strength, temperature resistance, chemical resistance, flexibility and any industry certifications needed. Additive-X's technical team and material finder tool can help match a material to your application.

Many modern additive materials, particularly composite and engineering-grade filaments and resins, can match or approach the strength of machined or moulded parts for specific applications. Performance always depends on print orientation and process parameters.

Yes, a growing range of materials are certified for sectors such as aerospace, medical and food contact, though certification depends on the specific material, printer and post-processing combination used.