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Compare 31 NOVTAU filament families by material properties, finish, printer requirements, typical applications, and supply format.

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PA6-GF

Material group
PA / PET
Typical applications
Tooling, Fixtures, Technical housings, Load-bearing prototypes
Review requirements
Review PA6-GF around the exact reinforcement, moisture control, printer capability, dimensions, surface, and buyer-defined mechanical or thermal checks.
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PLA Silk+

Material group
PLA
Typical applications
Decorative models, Gifts and awards, Props, Retail displays
Review requirements
Approve PLA Silk+ on curved and faceted sample parts because highlight, color, geometry, and layer direction affect the visible result. Mechanical suitability remains part-specific.
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PLA Tough+

Material group
PLA
Typical applications
Functional prototypes, Fixtures, Housings, Handled parts
Review requirements
Shortlist PLA Tough+ when general PLA handling performance needs a part-level review. Test clips, joints, wall sections, layer bonding, and the selected printer profile before approval.
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High-flow PETG

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