{"id":25,"date":"2026-09-15T15:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-testshop\/public\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2026-09-20T13:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T13:00:14","slug":"materialien","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/materialien\/","title":{"rendered":"Find the right material"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"knowledge-page\" data-material-guide>\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">KNOWLEDGE \/ MATERIAL SELECTION<\/div>\n<p class=\"intro\">Stiff does not automatically mean impact-resistant. Heat-resistant does not automatically mean suitable for sustained loads. Explore the main material families here.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"knowledge-figure figure-materials\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Illustrated part ideas: housing, bracket and elastic lattice.\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 720 340\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\r\n<rect width=\"720\" height=\"340\" fill=\"#f1f1ed\"\/><ellipse cx=\"138\" cy=\"247\" rx=\"90\" ry=\"18\" fill=\"#dedfd8\"\/><ellipse cx=\"370\" cy=\"247\" rx=\"77\" ry=\"18\" fill=\"#dedfd8\"\/><ellipse cx=\"576\" cy=\"247\" rx=\"88\" ry=\"18\" fill=\"#dedfd8\"\/>\r\n<g stroke=\"#747a67\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M57 133L137 91L218 134L138 178Z\" fill=\"#dddfd5\"\/><path d=\"M57 133V218L138 263V178Z\" fill=\"#999d8c\"\/><path d=\"M138 178L218 134V217L138 263Z\" fill=\"#babdad\"\/><path d=\"M73 132L138 99L202 133L138 165Z\" fill=\"#555b4c\"\/><path d=\"M176 174V204L200 191V162Z\" fill=\"#f1f1ed\"\/><\/g><g stroke=\"#878e77\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M57 150L138 194L218 151M57 165L138 209L218 166M57 180L138 224L218 181M57 195L138 239L218 196M57 210L138 254L218 211\"\/><\/g>\r\n<g stroke=\"#747a67\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M307 222V109L341 90L363 103V185L427 217L377 245Z\" fill=\"#a9ad9e\"\/><path d=\"M307 109L340 128L363 103M340 128V204L377 225L427 217M377 225V245\" fill=\"none\"\/><ellipse cx=\"324\" cy=\"151\" rx=\"7\" ry=\"13\" fill=\"#f1f1ed\"\/><ellipse cx=\"380\" cy=\"216\" rx=\"11\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#555b4c\"\/><\/g>\r\n<g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#878e77\" stroke-width=\"8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M498 224L528 153L560 224L593 153L625 224L655 153\"\/><path d=\"M498 185L528 114L560 185L593 114L625 185L655 114\"\/><path d=\"M498 224V185M528 153V114M560 224V185M593 153V114M625 224V185M655 153V114\"\/><\/g>\r\n<g fill=\"#515449\" font-size=\"14\" text-anchor=\"middle\"><text x=\"138\" y=\"299\">Housing<\/text><text x=\"366\" y=\"299\">Bracket<\/text><text x=\"576\" y=\"299\">Elastic lattice<\/text><\/g><\/svg>\r\n<\/div><figcaption>Part concepts \u00b7 schematic illustrations, not validated reference parts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"test-note\">The examples illustrate possible applications. Properties and suitability depend on the specific material, process, orientation and post-processing. Currently available materials are listed in the configurator.<\/div>\n<div class=\"material-filter\" hidden>\n<fieldset>\n<legend>Show material family<\/legend>\n<div class=\"filter-buttons\"><button type=\"button\" data-filter=\"all\" aria-pressed=\"true\">All<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-filter=\"filament\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Filaments<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-filter=\"resin\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Resins<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-filter=\"powder\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Powders<\/button><\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><label for=\"material-search\">Search material or application<input type=\"search\" id=\"material-search\" placeholder=\"e.g. PETG, housing or flexible\"><\/label><\/p>\n<p data-filter-count role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"filamente\">Filaments for FFF \/ FDM<\/h2>\n<div class=\"knowledge-grid material-grid\">\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"filament\"><span class=\"badge\">FILAMENT<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>PLA<\/h3>\n<p>For quick form models and visual prototypes.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Easy to print, detailed and usually affordable.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Rather brittle; limited heat and UV resistance.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Visual model or initial fit check for a housing.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/help.prusa3d.com\/article\/pla_2062\">PLA in the manufacturer guide \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"filament\"><span class=\"badge\">FILAMENT<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>PETG<\/h3>\n<p>A versatile starting point for engineering prototypes.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Tough, good layer adhesion and relatively low warping.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Stringing and difficult support removal; fine details can suffer.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Mounting bracket or simple functional housing.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/help.prusa3d.com\/article\/petg_2059\">PETG in the manufacturer guide \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"filament\"><span class=\"badge\">FILAMENT<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>ASA<\/h3>\n<p>Useful for outdoor applications.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Good UV and weather resistance; a tough engineering material.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Warping during printing; a controlled build chamber and suitable extraction are needed.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Outdoor housing or sensor cover.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/help.prusa3d.com\/article\/asa_1809\">ASA in the manufacturer guide \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"filament\"><span class=\"badge\">FILAMENT<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>ABS<\/h3>\n<p>An established thermoplastic for engineering applications.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Tough and more heat-resistant than typical PLA.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Less UV-resistant than ASA; significant warping and emissions during printing.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Housing prototype for indoor use.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/help.prusa3d.com\/article\/abs_2058\">ABS in the manufacturer guide \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"filament\"><span class=\"badge\">FILAMENT<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>PA \/ Nylon<\/h3>\n<p>For tough functional parts exposed to loads.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Wear-resistant and load-bearing; thin sections can be flexible.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Moisture absorption affects processing and properties. PA6, PA11 and PA12 differ.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Sliding guide, snap-fit part or gear prototype.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/help.prusa3d.com\/article\/polyamide-nylon_167188\">Polyamides in the manufacturer guide \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"filament\"><span class=\"badge\">FILAMENT<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>PC \/ PC blends<\/h3>\n<p>For higher mechanical and thermal demands.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Suitable grades offer high toughness and heat resistance.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Consider demanding processing, warping and moisture. Blends do not have identical material properties.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Loaded fixture or housing near a heat source.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/help.prusa3d.com\/article\/polycarbonate-pc_165812\">PC in the manufacturer guide \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"filament\"><span class=\"badge\">FILAMENT<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>TPU \/ flexible filaments<\/h3>\n<p>When a part needs to flex.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Elastic, wear-resistant and useful for damping structures.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Slower, more demanding printing; hardness and geometry determine compliance.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Protective bumper, grip or flexible connector.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/help.prusa3d.com\/article\/flexible-materials_2057\">Flexible filaments in the guide \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"filament\"><span class=\"badge\">FILAMENT \/ COMPOSITE<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fibre-filled polymers<\/h3>\n<p>For example, PA-CF or PC-CF containing short carbon fibres.<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Often greater stiffness and dimensional stability.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Abrasive; assess layer adhesion and fracture behaviour separately. Not a replacement for continuous-fibre composites.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Stiff assembly jig or dimensionally stable bracket.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/help.prusa3d.com\/article\/composite-materials-filled-with-carbon-kevlar-or-glass_167387\">Composite filaments in the guide \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"harze\">Harze f\u00fcr SLA \/ MSLA<\/h2>\n<p data-family-intro=\"resin\">Harzdruck ist bei UNIKE verf\u00fcgbar. Das konkrete Harz w\u00e4hlen wir passend zu Funktion, Belastung und Nachh\u00e4rtung. Die folgenden Materialfamilien geben Orientierung; die geeignete Sorte stimmen wir f\u00fcr dein Bauteil ab. \u201eABS-\u00e4hnlich\u201c beschreibt ein Eigenschaftsprofil, keine identische chemische Zusammensetzung.<\/p>\n<div class=\"knowledge-grid material-grid\">\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"resin\"><span class=\"badge\">HARZ \/ SLA\u2013MSLA<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Standard and model resins<\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Fine contours and smooth surfaces.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Not automatically suitable for impacts or cyclic loads.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Design model, dimensional check or fit check.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/formlabs.com\/products\/materials\/\">Formlabs material catalogue \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"resin\"><span class=\"badge\">HARZ \/ SLA\u2013MSLA<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Tough \/ functional resins<\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Formulations tailored for impact resistance or compliance.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Compare stiffness, fatigue behaviour and temperature limits for each grade.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Functional housing, clip or fixture.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/formlabs.com\/materials\/tough-durable\/\">Tough resins at Formlabs \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"resin\"><span class=\"badge\">HARZ \/ SLA\u2013MSLA<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Clear \/ transparent resins<\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>A view of internal geometry and flow paths.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Optical clarity often requires sanding or polishing; optical lens quality is not automatic.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Visual model of a channel or transparent housing.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/formlabs.com\/support\/Choosing-the-right-material-for-your-application\/\">Formlabs material selection \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"resin\"><span class=\"badge\">HARZ \/ SLA\u2013MSLA<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Flexible \/ elastic resins<\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Rubber-like behaviour for compliant parts.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Shore hardness alone does not fully describe recovery, tear resistance or ageing.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Grip, soft insert or seal prototype.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/formlabs.com\/products\/materials\/\">Elastomers in the material catalogue \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"resin\"><span class=\"badge\">HARZ \/ SLA\u2013MSLA<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Rigid \/ stiff resins<\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>High stiffness for dimensionally stable tools and jigs.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Stiff does not mean impact-resistant. Check notches and impact loads.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Inspection gauge or stiff tool holder.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/formlabs.com\/global\/compare\/materials\/\">Compare resins at Formlabs \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"resin\"><span class=\"badge\">HARZ \/ SLA\u2013MSLA<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>High Temp \/ heat-resistant resins<\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Specialised resistance to heat deflection.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>The HDT in a data sheet is not a universal continuous service temperature. Load and post-curing matter.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Test adapter exposed to heat or tooling prototype.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/now.formlabs.com\/resources\/high-temp-resin\">High Temp: manufacturer information \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"pulver\">Powder materials compared<\/h2>\n<div class=\"knowledge-grid material-grid\">\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"powder\"><span class=\"badge\">POWDER \/ GUIDANCE<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>PA11 \/ PA12<\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Functional parts with complex geometries; PA11 can be particularly ductile.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Consider surface finish, moisture and the properties of the specific process.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Complex housing or bracket with integrated functions.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/now.formlabs.com\/resources\">Manufacturer information on SLS powders \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"knowledge-card\" data-material-family=\"powder\"><span class=\"badge\">POWDER \/ GUIDANCE<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>TPU powder<\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt>Advantages<\/dt>\n<dd>Flexible lattices and complex elastic geometries without conventional supports.<\/dd>\n<dt>Limitations<\/dt>\n<dd>Depowdering and surface texture affect the application.<\/dd>\n<dt>Example<\/dt>\n<dd>Damping lattice or elastic protective element.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a class=\"source-note\" href=\"https:\/\/now.formlabs.com\/resources\">Manufacturer information on TPU powder \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p data-no-materials hidden>No matching material card found. Try a different search term.<\/p>\n<section class=\"knowledge-band\">\n<div>\n<h2>How to prepare your material selection.<\/h2>\n<p>Describe the operating environment, maximum temperature, loads, moisture or chemicals and desired surface finish. For moving parts, load cycles and expected service life are helpful.<\/p>\n<p>Food contact, medical and safety-related applications require a separate suitability assessment. A material family alone does not demonstrate suitability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"link-stack\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/verfahren\/\">Compare processes \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/harzdruck\/\">Harzdruck entdecken \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/unike3d.de\/unike3d-webshop\/public\/en\/engineering\/#lebensdauer\">Assess loads and service life \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"source-note\">Updated: 13 September 2026. Qualitative guidance based on the linked manufacturer information. Examples illustrate possible applications; specific materials are not automatically recommended or ordered here.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WISSEN \/ MATERIALAUSWAHL Steif ist nicht automatisch schlagz\u00e4h. Temperaturbest\u00e4ndig ist nicht automatisch dauerhaft belastbar. Hier findest du einen Einstieg in die wichtigsten Materialfamilien. Die Beispiele zeigen Anwendungsideen. Kennwerte und Eignung h\u00e4ngen vom konkreten Material, Prozess, der Ausrichtung und Nachbehandlung ab. Die aktuell verf\u00fcgbaren Materialien findest du im Konfigurator. 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