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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PET-CF
- Material group
- PA / PET
- Typical applications
- Dimensional fixtures, Frames, Technical brackets, Machine components
- Review requirements
- Qualify PET-CF by exact grade, drying route, printer hardware, surface, dimensions, and application checks. PET-CF and PETG-CF remain separate purchasing families.
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.
ASA-CF
- Material group
- ABS / ASA
- Typical applications
- Outdoor housings, Rigid fixtures, Technical brackets, Exposed components
- Review requirements
- Review ASA-CF for the defined outdoor and mechanical conditions. Confirm the selected reinforcement, color, printer hardware, dimensions, and grade-specific handling guidance.
3 filament families found in PETG and ABS engineering materials.
Clear filtersPETG and ABS engineering materials
Compare PETG-CF, ABS, and ABS-GF for fixtures, housings, tooling, and enclosed-printer workflows.
Carbon-fiber-reinforced PETG for rigid fixtures, brackets, frames, and technical housings.
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ABS for enclosed-printer programs producing housings, tooling, prototypes, and post-processed parts.
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Glass-fiber-reinforced ABS for fixtures, housings, and technical parts requiring a stiffer material review.
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