Compare 3D printing filament materials
Compare 31 NOVTAU filament families by material properties, finish, printer requirements, typical applications, and supply format.
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PAHT-CF
- Material group
- PA / PET
- Typical applications
- Tooling, Fixtures, Structural brackets, Technical components
- Review requirements
- Qualify the selected PAHT-CF grade with controlled drying, high-temperature equipment, hardened-nozzle review, dimensional checks, and application-specific testing.
PLA-CF
- Material group
- PLA
- Typical applications
- Rigid prototypes, Fixtures, Technical housings, Low-gloss models
- Review requirements
- Qualify PLA-CF around stiffness, surface, dimensions, fiber option, and printer hardware. Request grade-specific nozzle and handling guidance before sample printing.
PETG Translucent
- Material group
- PETG
- Typical applications
- Protective covers, Containers, Lighting parts, Visual prototypes
- Review requirements
- Optical appearance depends on color, wall thickness, infill, layer direction, and surface. Material suitability for any contact environment must be reviewed separately.
3 filament families found in PLA essentials.
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Compare general-purpose, matte, and tougher PLA options for prototypes, presentation models, and everyday parts.
General-purpose PLA for prototypes, classroom models, and display parts.
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Low-gloss PLA for presentation models, homeware, and parts where reflected light should be reduced.
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A tougher PLA option for handled prototypes, fixtures, housings, and recurring functional parts.
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