Materials
Shapeways only offers the highest quality digital manufacturing materials. We use a variety of the latest in 3D printing techniques to ensure you a wide range of qualiy materials. Each Shapeways material offers a unique combination of practical and aesthetic properties.
Look carefully through the material selector to find the Shapeways material that suits your new project best. We regularly add new Shapeways materials to the selection. The current collection is shown below.
If you want to compare properties of the different materials check out the materials comparison sheet.
Want to touch and feel the materials? Check out our sample kit!
Material selector
White, Strong & Flexible
- PA 2200
- Strongest material
- Flexible
- Dyed colors available**:
Alumide
- WSF with aluminium dust
- Smooth surface
- High heat resistance
- Less strength
White Detail
- Acrylic-based photopolymer
- Highly detailed
- Less strength
- Available in other colors
Frosted Detail & Ultra Detail
- UV Curable Acrylic Plastic
- Highly detailed
- Thinner walls
- Smoother finish
Stainless Steel
- Stainless Steel bronze infused
- Extremely strong
- Gold & Bronze finishes available**:
Sterling Silver
- Solid Silver
- Strong
- Small Objects
- Very high detail
- Extra Glossy finish available**
Full Color Sandstone
- Z-Corp superior
- Extremely rigid
- Large objects
- Brittle
- Also available in Sandstone
Ceramics
High shine and smooth
- Great for houseware
- Low detail levels
- Priced in surface area
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* price does not include handling fees, which are flat fees applied per model. Click "More Details" to get information on handling fees. |
Please note, even if your model is designed based on all requirements as stated on the detail pages of the materials and has been uploaded successfully, it is still possible your model is not printable. If so, we will let you know within a few days and if possible how to repair your model to have it 3D printed.
Warning: Please note that the 3D printing materials we use for manufacturing the designs make the products suitable only for decorative purposes and they are not suited for any other purpose. The products are not suited to be used as toys, to be given to children. The products should not come in contact with electricity or food & drink and should be kept away from any heat sources.
If you have any more questions about the materials you can also check the forums and the blog or contact us directly.
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Interested in updates in our lead time by materials? Check out the Materials Status Page.
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