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

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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.
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PETG-CF

Material group
PETG
Typical applications
Fixtures, Brackets, Frames, Technical housings
Review requirements
Review PETG-CF when stiffness, dimensions, and a technical surface matter. Confirm fiber option, printer hardware, drying, and the selected grade's print guide before approval.
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PLA Metal

Material group
PLA
Typical applications
Props, Awards, Replicas, Presentation models
Review requirements
PLA Metal is an appearance-led family, not a claim of metal part performance. Approve color, sheen, surface, and any finishing process on a representative sample.
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ASA filaments

Compare ASA and ASA-CF for outdoor-oriented housings, signage, fixtures, and other weather-exposed parts. Qualify each grade for the intended conditions.

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ASA filament spool and complete printed sample
FAM-ASAASA

ASA for buyers evaluating outdoor housings, signage, exposed fixtures, and mobility prototypes.

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ASA-CF filament spool and complete printed sample
FAM-ASA-CFASA-CF

Carbon-fiber-reinforced ASA for rigid outdoor-oriented housings, fixtures, and technical components.

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