Stratasys FDM Thermoplastic Materials

Production-Grade FDM Thermoplastics For 3D Printing

The first step in maximising your 3D printing equipment is finding the right FDM thermoplastic to use. You want to guarantee that your 3D printed parts can be put through tough testing and harsh and industrial environments, to ensure consistent quality and high durability.

Sometimes known as FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication), FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) , such as Polylactic Acid (PLA) filaments, ABS, NYLON 12CF, Antero, ULTEM, and more are able to withstand frequent utilisations on the production and shop floors in Singapore.

About FDM Thermoplastic Technology

FDM technology works by melting and extruding production-grade thermoplastics such as PLA filaments into layered patterns upon a build platform within a self-calibrated heated chamber. This allows the layers to bond in a consistent manner as defined by the design specifications, creating a matrix that is durable yet highly customisable. With 3D printing taking over the conventional manufacturing process, quality components are key to setting yourself ahead of the competition.

While FDM thermoplastic are not new to traditional manufacturing processes, the FDM process is capable of producing complex designs with high-quality and smooth finishes. This makes it suitable for all kinds of applications, allowing you to explore design ideas that may have previously been too complicated to achieve. In a competitive market such as Singapore, 3D printing using thermoplastics can help your production line remain versatile, adaptable, and fast to market.

Applications of FDM Thermoplastics

FDM are one of the most popular printing filaments used in Singapore due to their low printing temperature and resistance to warping for parts that can withstand heavy impacts and harsh chemicals. These qualities make them suitable for 3D printing parts that can withstand industrial applications across a variety of sectors and industries.

Extremely versatile, FDM thermoplastics have been tested to perform well in HVAC prototyping and auto racing applications.

With properties of toughness, electrostatic dissipation, translucence, biocompatibility, UV Resistance, VO flammability, and FST ratings, they are ideal for designers and engineers in aerospace, automotive, medical, and other industries in Singapore.

Build and Design according to Your Needs

Browse our selection of FDM thermoplastics and PLA plastic filaments online to find the right substance to fit your design needs. Find out more in our FAQs, or contact us to find out about our customised solutions in Singapore.

Material Highlights

ABS-CF10

  • First reinforced fiber on the F123 Series
  • Excellent geometric tolerancing over large parts
  • Ideal for additional fixturing needs/requirements such as metal parts
  • Soluble support allows for design freedom and complex geometries

    System Compatibility:
    F170, F270, F370

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  • ABS-ESD7

  • Static-dissipative FDM ABS thermoplastic
  • Leverage the versatility of ABS and the reliability of FDM to lower the cost and production speed with the security of ESD protection
  • Built for ESD-safe applications

    System Compatibility:
    F370, F450mc, F900mc

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  • ABSiâ„¢
    (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene – translucent)


  • Available in translucent natural, red, and amber colours
  • Good blend of mechanical and aesthetic properties
  • Ideal for automotive design and monitoring fluid movement such as in medical device prototyping

    System compatibility:
    F900mc


  • ABS-M30â„¢, ABSplusâ„¢
    (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)


  • Versatile; good for form, fit and functional applications
  • Familiar production substance for accurate prototyping

    System Compatibility:
    F170, F270, F370, F450mc, F900mc

  • ABS-M30iâ„¢
    (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene – ISO 10993 USP Class VI biocompatible)


  • Biocompatible (ISO 10993 USP Class VI) substance
  • Sterilisable using gamma radiation or ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilisation
  • Best fit for applications requiring good strength and sterilization

    System compatibility:
    F450mc, F900mc

  • Anteroâ„¢ 800NA
    (polyetherketoneketone)



  • High heat and chemical resistance
  • Low outgassing and high dimensional stability
  • Excellent strength, toughness, and wear-resistant properties

    System compatibility:
    F450mc, F900mc

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  • Anteroâ„¢ 840CN03

  • High-performance, PEKK-based electrostatic
    discharge (ESD) thermoplastic
  • Consistent static dissipative properties,
    chemical resistance and ultra-low outgassing
  • A lighter weight alternative to metal
  • Best fit for prototyping, tooling, and production parts

    System compatibility:
    F450mc, F900mc

  • ASA
    (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate)


  • Build UV-stable parts with the best aesthetics of any FDM substance
  • Ideal for production parts for outdoor infrastructure and commercial use, outdoor functional prototyping and automotive parts and accessory prototypes

    System Compatibility:
    F170, F270, F370, F450mc, F900mc

  • Diran 410MF07

  • Durable, nylon-based FDM thermoplastic
  • Exceptional toughness and resistance to hydrocarbon-based chemicals
  • Smooth, low-friction texture is perfect for non marring, factory-floor tooling
  • Suitable for prototyping, tooling, and production parts


  • System Compatibility:
    F370

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    FDM Nylon 6â„¢
    (polyamide 6)


  • Combines strength and toughness superior to other thermoplastics
  • Produces durable parts with a clean finish and high break resistance

    System Compatibility:
    F900mc

  • FDM Nylon 12â„¢
    (polyamide 12)


  • The toughest nylon in additive manufacturing
  • Excellent for repetitive snap fits, press fit inserts,
    and fatigue-resistance application
  • Simple, clean process - free of powders

    System Compatibility:
    F450mc, F900mc

  • FDM Nylon 12CFâ„¢
    (polyamide 12CF)


  • Carbon-filled thermoplastic with excellent structural characteristics
  • Highest flexural strength
  • Highest stiffness-to-weight ratio

    System Compatibility:
    F450mc, F900mc

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  • PC
    (polycarbonate)


  • Most widely used industrial thermoplastic
  • Superior mechanical properties and heat resistance
  • Durable and stable for strong parts, patterns for metal
    bending and composite work
  • Great for demanding prototyping needs, tooling and fixtures

    System Compatibility:
    F450mc, F900mc

  • PC-ABS
    (polycarbonate – acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)


  • Superior mechanical properties & heat resistance of PC
  • Excellent feature definition & surface appeal of ABS
  • Hands-free support removal with soluble support

    System Compatibility:
    F370, F450mc, F900mc

  • PC-ISOâ„¢
    (polycarbonate ISO 10993 USP Class VI biocompatible)


  • Strong, heat-resistant engineering thermoplastic
  • Biocompatible, gamma and EtO sterilisable that complies to ISO 10993 and USP Class VI standards
  • Commonly used in food and drug packaging and
    medical device manufacturing


  • System Compatibility:
    F450mc, F900mc

    PLA
    (polylactic acid)


  • Fast printing
  • Good tensile strength
  • Economical and user-friendly
  • Ideal for concept models

    System Compatibility:
    F170, F270, F370

  • PPSF
    (polyphenylsulfone)


  • Mechanically superior substance, providing great strength
  • Ideal for applications in caustic, and high heat environments

  • System Compatibility:
    F900mc

    ST-130â„¢
    (sacrificial tooling)


  • Designed specifically for hollow composite parts
    such as sacrificial tooling
  • Fast, hands-free dissolution time
  • High heat and autoclave pressure resistance

    System Compatibility:
    F450mc, F900mc

  • TPU 92A
    (elastomer)


  • Resilient thermoplastic polyurethane that is highly flexible
    yet tear resistant.
  • Superior compared to other less optimal TPU 3D Printing technologies
  • Eliminates expensive and time-consuming moulding or casting methods
  • Produce large and complex parts with real soluble support that is easily dissolved in a handsfree solution, to save time on post-processing

    System Compatibility:
    F170, F270, F370

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  • ULTEMâ„¢ 1010 resin
    (polyetherimide)


  • Food safety and bio-compatibility certification
  • Highest heat resistance, chemical resistance and tensile strength
  • Outstanding strength and thermal stability

    System Compatibility:
    F450mc, F900mc

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  • ULTEMâ„¢ 9085 resin
    (polyetherimide)


  • FST (flame, smoke, toxicity)-certified thermoplastic
  • High heat and chemical resistance; highest flexural strength
  • Ideal for commercial transportation applications such as planes, buses, trains, and boats

    System Compatibility:
    F450mc, F900mc

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  • ULTEMâ„¢ 9085 resin CG
    (polyetherimide)


  • ULTEMâ„¢ 9085 resin CG adds onto the high performance
    of the ULTEM substance
  • Possesses documented traceability from filament back to the raw substance lot number, to meet the extensive and more stringent test criteria required by aerospace industries and regulatory agencies

    System Compatibility:
    F450mc, F900mc

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