Material guide
Material
Technology
Attributes
Description
Finishes
Colors
Applications
Selective Laser Sintering [SLS]
- Low moisture absorption
- Recyclable
- PBT material
- Connectors, automobile electronics, electrical, lighting
- Excellent dielectric properties, recyclable, improved dimensional stability due to lower moisture uptake
- Standard
![](https://www.ottodms.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/dsm-whiteneutral-finish.jpg)
Recyclable, low moisture absorption, PBT material
HP Multi Jet Fusion [MJF]
- Chemical resistance
- Low moisture absorption
- High ductility
- Wide range of automotive, consumer, industrial and medical applications
- Excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption and long-term durability
- Standard
![](https://www.ottodms.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PA-12-HP-Nylon-GB-Dark-Gray.png)
Piping and fluid systems, Containers, Ideal for automotive (interior, exterior and under-the-hood)
Selective Laser Sintering [SLS]
- Chemical resistance
- High elongation at break
- High impact resistance
- high strength, high elongation at break, high impact resistance
- Standard
![](https://www.ottodms.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/HLH-White.jpg)
External medical devices, automotive, sports equipment, loaded functional prototypes, hinges
HP Multi Jet Fusion [MJF]
- High Strength, Durability
- Good impact resistance
- Heat deflection 95C / 203F
- high strength & durability, good impact resistance, professional finish, thin features & interlocking parts
- HB rating (<75mm/min for thickness of 0.75mm)
- Dielectric strength value 2.8kV/mm, Volume Resistivity value 10^14 ohm-cm
- As-printed
- Dyed
![](https://www.ottodms.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PA-12-HP-Nylon-GB-Dark-Gray.png)
![](https://www.ottodms.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3860-High-Temp-loctite_finish_opaqueblack.jpg)
Mechanical & structural parts, mounts, cases, eye frames, tech accessories, drone parts, home decor, miniatures, art, prosthetics
Selective Laser Sintering [SLS]
- High Strength, Durability
- Chemical resistance
- Affordable
- high strength & stiffness applications, skin contact applications, thin features and interlocking parts
- HB rating (thickness greater than 0.5 mm)
- according to EN ISO 10993-1 and USP/level VI/121 °C
- As-printed
- Dyed
- Dyed and tumbled
![](https://www.ottodms.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/HLH-White.jpg)
![](https://www.ottodms.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/3860-High-Temp-loctite_finish_opaqueblack.jpg)
high strength & stiffness applications, skin contact applications, thin features and interlocking parts
Binder Jetting
- Corrosion resistance
- Easily machined and polished
- High levels of strength and hardness
- Corrosion resistance, Easily machined and polished, High levels of strength and hardness, Magnetic
- Fasteners, Mounting Brackets, Chemical processing, Pump components, Jigs and fixtures
- Standard
![](https://www.ottodms.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Stainless-Steel-17-4PH.webp)
Fasteners, Mounting Brackets, Chemical processing, Pump components, Jigs and fixtures
Digital Light Processing [DLP]
- Low water uptake
- Very high stiffness
- High Accuracy
- Snappers, Connectors, Functional end-use parts
- Medium viscosity, highly reactive photopolymer
- Supports removed and lightly sanded
![](https://www.ottodms.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/RG35-Clear.png)
Functional prototypes, jigs & fixtures and very detailed parts