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At EnvisionTEC, we don’t just invent, develop and manufacture 3D printers. Our team of material scientists, led by Dr. Vadim Nazarov, works to continuously invent, develop and improve materials for use in our 3D printers. We also work with our customers directly to develop materials that meet their specific needs and the needs of their industries.
Today, EnvisionTEC has about 50 core materials, and our portfolio is changing and growing all the time as we improve formulations to better meet market needs. Contact us if you need help with a special formulation or need help finding the material that’s right for you.
Medical grade Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester that is processed at high temperatures. It is suitable for both short-term and long-term use in the body (longer than 29 days) and ideal for applications such as bone regeneration, cartilage regeneration, drug release and hybrid scaffolds.
Medical grade Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester that is processed at high temperatures. It is suitable for both short-term and long-term use in the body (longer than 29 days) and ideal for applications such as bone regeneration, cartilage regeneration, drug release and hybrid scaffolds.
This sugar derivative can easily be processed as a melt in prolonged jobs with no measurable degradation. The material is biocompatible and cell friendly, ensuring that residue material does not negatively affect the final object’s biological properties.
LT Support RG can easily be processed as a hydrogel in short to medium long jobs. The material is biocompatible and cell friendly, ensuring that residue materials do not negatively affect the final object's biological properties.
Polycaprolactone (PCL) is one of the most versatile thermoplastic materials for Tissue Engineering Applications. With little thermal degradation, it is an excellent material for large, time-consuming parts.
This very versatile material can be used for numerous demo applications: from trying out new shapes and patterns using a cheap material; through making technical parts (e.g. gaskets); to medical device casings
Silicone 60A UV MG is a biocompatible, bio-inert, non-biodegradable liquid silicone rubber that is cured with a UV light and delivers a Shore A hardness of 60. A transparent material, it can also be mixed with pigments. Approved only for short-term use in the body (29 days or less), it is suitable for microfluidics, wound dressings, bio-sensor housings, and prototyping.
EnvisionTEC‘s ABS Flex White is an extremely flexible ABS-like 3D printing material for technology. ABS Flex White is an ideal solution for a wide variety of applications including snap-fit items and assembly applications which require some elasticity.
ABS Hi-Impact 3SP is a tough material, suitable for high quality prototypes of items in categories such as automotive and consumer goods as well as stable enough for production-quality end use parts.
Polypropylene-based material with high impact and compression strength with greater than 100% elongation at break. Ideal for fixtures and tooling.
EnvisionTEC‘s E-ABS Tough is an extremely tough ABS-like 3D printing material. E-ABS Tough is an ideal solution for a wide variety of applications including snap-fit items and assembly applications which require some elasticity.
Material for high accuracy orthodontic models as well as solid crown and bridge models that can be quickly and easily cleaned without the need to use alcohol.
E-Aquasol is a water-soluble 3D printing resin, allowsing industrial manufacturers to shell-cast thin-walled parts with high feature resolution.
EnvisionTEC’s E-CE is a stiff, heat-resistant, high-performance dual-cure material that also offers chemical resistance. It is perfect for industrial products that require thermal stability such as electronics encasements and under-the-hood parts.
The EnvisionTEC E-Clear series is a liquid photopolymer that produces strong, tough, water-resistant parts especially for applications in the custom hearing device market.
A material developed specifically for the rapid production of highly accurate, scannable dental models. Looks and feels similar to traditional gypsum models.
EnvisionTEC’s E-Glass 2.0 material is a transparent material for use on EnvisionTEC's 3D Printers. Featuring excellent surface finish quality and feature resolution, E-Glass 2.0 is an ideal 3D printing solution for simulating clear plastics.
E-Guard is a biocompatible transparent material for the production of accurate orthodontic bite splints and night guards. The results produced by combining E-Guard with EnvisionTEC technology are superior to traditional methods of manufacturing bite guards and night guards. It is a clear material, allowing for maximum visibility.
EnvisionTEC’s E-Guide is a biocompatible certified Class I material, developed for the production of high precision surgical drill guides for use in implant surgery. The results produced by combining E-Guide with EnvisionTEC technology are superior to traditional methods of manufacturing implant placement guides.
Stiffness combined with toughness make this material ideal for use in a wide variety of impact-resistant medical devices.
E-Model Beige printing material for DLP and cDLM 3D printers is the perfect choice for orthodontic models for thermoforming aligners over.
E-Model HS is a high speed 3D printing material for use in producing orthodontic arch models extremely quickly on EnvisionTEC cDLM 3D printers.
E-Model Light DLP printing material for DLP and cDLM 3D printers is the perfect choice for a wide variety of high-accuracy dental modeling needs.
EnvisionTEC’s E-Mould provides a new solution for injection molding with a validated process chain.
E-OrthoShape is a grey ABS-like material that prints in 100 micron layers. It is recommended for the affordable volume production of models on which to produce clear thermoformed aligners by orthodontic professionals.
A castable material developed for a specific need in the dental industry: delivering delicate partial frameworks with thin features and some flexibility.
EnvisionTEC’s E-Poxy is a partially biosourced, tough, dual-cure material that delivers strong, thin-walled final products. E-Poxy offers a good relationship between flexibility, hardness and heat resistance that is also ideal for connectors, among other objects.
Print soft, flexible parts with functional end performance, complex geometry, and fine feature sizes.
EnvisionTEC's Rubber Elastomer E-RE70 is an elastomeric material with a tough rubber-like performance.
EnvisionTEC's E-RE90 is an elastomeric material with a tough, rubber-like performance, allowing for the 3D printing of parts previously made from technical foams, rubbers, or polyurethanes.
E-Rigid PU is a polyurethane-like resin that 3D prints end-use and prototype parts that compete with injection molded plastics. Available in black, natural and white, E-Rigid PU is hard and stiff but also maintains good strength, marked by flexibility and impact resistance. With a Shore D hardness values similar to the value as a cast urethane plastic, E-Rigid PU is a versatile and tough material. It is also an excellent solution for 3D printing dental diagnostic waxups.
E-RigidForm is a polyurethane-like resin that 3D prints strong, hard and stiff parts that can be used for prototypes and end use. Available in translucent amber, gray and black, E-RigidForm has high tensile strength (68-73 MPa) that compares with acrylic, nylon 6 and polycarbonate. It also delivers good heat deflection and water resistance. With a hardness value of Shore D 87, the same value as a cast urethane plastic, E-RigidForm is a versatile and tough material that is ideal for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications.
E-SepFree is easy to release when directly building orthodontic appliances as it does not require a separator. It is also easy to carve when hand contouring contact areas, opening interproximals, and much more.
EnvisionTEC’s E-Shell 200 Series 3D Printer Material is a low viscosity liquid photopolymer that produces strong, tough, water-resistant ABS like parts with high detail that are Class IIa biocompatible according to ISO 10993/Medical Product Law and are CE certified for use as hearing aid products, otoplastics, and medical devices.
The E-Shell 300 3D Printer Material series has been designed especially for applications in the hearing aid industries and is distinguished for rigidity and durability. It is CE certified and Class-IIa biocompatible according to ISO 10993 (Medical Product Law) for hearing aid shells and otoplastics.
The E-Shell 3000 3D Printer Material series has been designed especially for applications in the hearing aid industries and is distinguished for rigidity and durability. It is CE certified and Class-IIa biocompatible according to ISO 10993 (Medical Product Law) for hearing aid shells and otoplastics.
The EnvisionTEC E-Shell 500 series has been designed especially for applications in the Hearing Aid industries and is distinguished for soft durability.
The EnvisionTEC E-Shell 600 series has been designed especially for applications in the Hearing Aid industries and is distinguished for soft durability. The material is used on Perfactory UV machines only. EnvisionTEC E-Shell 600 is a liquid, photo-reactive acrylate for building functional parts. It is CE certified and Class-IIa biocompatible according to ISO 10993 (Medical Product Law) for soft ear shells and tips.
This advanced engineering-grade material is a polyurethane-like material that produces a final material with soft Shore A values of 40 or 80 depending on your needs. E-Shore A is a material developed for end-use applications such as footwear, sporting goods, and other uses requiring durability, comfort and flexibility.
E-Silicone offers a solution to produce silicone otoplastics by additive manufacture of cocoon molds.
Now available in beta, E-Tool 2.0 is filled with Barium Borosilicate Glass, known for its heat and chemical resistance, to deliver injection molds that can withstand high heat and pressure. Combined with EnvisionTEC’s 3D printing technologies, E-Tool 2.0 delivers highly accurate tooling with an exceptionally smooth surface finish.
High flexural modulus and strength in a hydrophobic material that produces super tough parts, with nearly 4x the impact resistance as most engineering plastics.
E-Tray is a 3D printing material for use in producing individual customized impression trays.
A semi-translucent silicone, E-UA40 has good tear strength and excellent energy rebound. It is also good for general purpose elastomer parts such as robotic grippers.
A semi-translucent silicone, E-UA90 is a good for general purpose elastomer parts such as robotic grippers.
A breakthrough material for the high-speed printing of a castable photopolymer with the highest wax content available in 3D printing.
A high wax content material that delivers crisp details and a smooth surface finish, along with the clean burnout that delivers foolproof casting with standard investments.
A castable material with moderate levels of wax for 3D printing heavier jewelry pieces up to 20 grams finish weight.
Create strong, stiff parts with excellent high heat resistance, including wind tunnel models for aerospace and automotive applications, as well as rapid tooling for injection molding.
A low-wax 3D printing material, EPIC delivers results similar to EnvisionTEC’s wax-free PIC material, but with 8% liquid wax for lower thermal expansion during burnout. Ideal for customers who require flexibility between large and small pieces and have expert-level quality control in casting.
Flexcera Base is a light-curable resin for the fabrication of high-impact and removable denture bases.
Light-curable resin for the fabrication of high-impact artificial teeth with variable translucency for dentures.
This advanced, engineering-grade material delivers large castable patterns and functional prototypes with best-in-class accuracy and surface finish. FormCast is formulated for use on EnvisionTEC's 3SP family of printers.
High temperature molding material for non-metal masters dramatically changes 3D printing capabilities for manufacturers. With a heat deflection temperature of 140°C straight out of the machine, high definition parts printed in HTM140 can be directly vulcanized in rubber, eliminating the need for a metal master.
Biocompatible, tasteless, and odorless, KeyOrtho IBT for EnvisionTEC is ideal for manufacturing indirect bonding trays. Drastically reduce chair time and increase patient comfort during the orthodontic bracket setting process.
KeySplint Soft for EnvisionTEC is a a 3D printing resin ideal for printing splints and night guards.
Loctite E-3840 is low viscosity, one-component light-cure acrylic resin used for prototyping via digital light processing (DLP) or Continuous Digital Light Manufacturing (cDLM). It cures with short exposure times which results in fast print speeds and provides very high print resolution which is ideal for parts that require fine features.
Loctite E-3843 is a black resin that may be used for prototyping or functional parts production. It offers good Impact resistance and thermal stability making it suitable for many demanding Engineering applications.
Loctite E-3860 is a black colored light curing acrylic resin that may be used for functional prototyping. It cures with a very short exposure to monochromatic light sources such as LED. Printed articles made from E-3860 exhibit high heat deflection temperature (HDT) and good print resolution.
Loctite E-3955 FST HH is a high performance, high modulus product which boasts excellent flexural and tensile physical properties with outstanding flame retardance.
Loctite E-5015 is a one-component, light-cure silicone resin with high durability and flexibility. It offers high resolution printing of shore A70 silicone with good print-speeds.
Loctite E-IND402 is an elastomeric UV photocurable resin that exhibits high resilience while maintaining excellent tensile strength. It is a single component system with excellent green strength and does not require thermal post processing.
Loctite E-IND406 HDT100 High Elongation is a high-strength engineering plastic with good impact resistance, high temperature resistance, and record elongation at break.
The latest breakthrough in extremely durable photopolymers for use in producing very accurate parts with high feature detail on EnvisionTEC’s 3D printers. With added stability and surface quality, this material produces parts with high impact resistance similar to thermoplastics.
NextDent Gingiva Mask is a flexible material that can be used in combination with a model material. This makes it possible to print parts of the model that need a certain flexibility, such as Gingiva Masks on implant models.
NextDent Indirect Bonding Tray is a biocompatible Class I material for orthodontic applications.
High temperature resistance and excellent surface finish. A ceramic filled photopolymer that produces highly detailed parts with crisp features. Photosilver´s high temperature resistance allows for the production of vulcanized rubber molds without breaking or melting the master pattern.
A popular production casting material, PIC 100 is ideal for printing jewelry, dental and other parts requiring exceptional detail and surface finish. In jewelry, PIC is recommended for pieces up to 5 grams finish weight, such as bridal jewelry.
A wax-filled photopolymer material for the production of full anatomical crowns and bridges with extreme dimensional accuracy in X, Y and Z, as well as exceptional surface finish.
Accurate and functional resin for producing robust and durable parts. Pro Gray 3D Printer Material is a liquid, photo-reactive acrylate with a wide processing latitude, which is used to produce parts with high quality up-facing and down-facing surfaces.
EnvisionTEC’s quick building QView resin is ideal for providing fast design verification models. This exciting new material is capable of impressive print speeds for the full build envelope. This allows designers to put their custom design pieces into their customers’ hands in record time for final fit and design verification. It can also be used as a pattern when built in high resolution to make a silicone mold.
R11 3D printing material is a liquid photopolymer that produces robust, accurate, and functional parts. Exhibits superior fatigue properties, strong memory retention, and high quality up-facing and down-facing surfaces. Offering a good balance of properties between rigidity and functionality. Parts that mimic polypropylene. Ideal for master patterns in rubber molding applications.
R5 3D printing material is a liquid photopolymer that produces robust, accurate, and functional parts. Exhibits superior fatigue properties, strong memory retention, and high quality up-facing and down-facing surfaces. Offering a good balance of properties between rigidity and functionality. Parts that mimic polypropylene. Ideal for master patterns in rubber molding applications.
R5-385 material is an update on the original R5 material, one of EnvisionTEC's earliest materials still in use around the world, re-engineered for optimal performance in 3D printers utilizing 385nm wavelength light sources.
A popular line of photosensitive resins that contain ceramic particles, EnvisionTEC's RC materials build tough and stiff parts at very high resolutions. Parts made with these materials are also resistant to high temperatures and are ideal for silicone molding, pump housings, blades, test parts for wind tunnels, light reflectors and various automotive applications. These materials are also perfect for high detail jewelry and animation applications and can be finished with a variety of methods including painting or plating.
With 20% powder wax content, WIC100 Series remains a popular value material in EnvisionTEC’s portfolio of castable materials. Delivers quality detail and printing speeds, along with a standard wax burnout cycle with regular gypsum investment.
