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In an effort to drive production 3D printing to the masses, our qualified materials are designed to ensure that you can 3D print with success and deliver the high-quality parts you need for end-use production
In fact, you won't find a more flexible Additive Manufacturing partner for the long term. Our materials library spans virtually every category, from metals and polymers, to ceramics, composites, and even upcycled materials such as wood.
Developed by an in-house team of world-leading materials scientists, as well as leading industry partners.
Materials by Type
1. DM Qualified: Printing and Sintering profiles developed by Desktop Metal with fully characterized material and mechanical properties.
2. Customer Qualified: Printing and sintering profiles developed in partnership with customers and/or partners for the Production System, with material and mechanical properties suitable for customer/partner applications.
3. Active R&D: Initial testing completed by Desktop Metal demonstrating binder and process compatibility. Printing and sintering profiles under final development.
Materials by Platform
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17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Studio System™
Description17-4 PH stainless steel is a precipitation hardening steel used in a wide range of industrial applications including those with mildly corrosive environments and high-strength requirements.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Manufacturing machinery
- Chemical processing
- Food processing
- Pump components
- Valving
- Fasteners
- Jigs and fixtures
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316L Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Studio System™
DescriptionCharacterized by its corrosion resistance and performance at both high and low temperatures, 316L stainless steel is a fully austenitic steel ideal for harsh environments.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Chemical and petrochemical processing
- Food processing
- Laboratory equipment
- Medical devices
- Marine
- Jewelry
- Power generation
- Petroleum refining
- Water treatment
- Pulp and paper manufacturing
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4140
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Studio System™
DescriptionOne of the most versatile steels, 4140 steel is characterized by its toughness, high fatigue strength, and abrasion and impact resistance, making it a great all-purpose steel for industrial applications.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Jigs and fixtures
- Automotive
- Bolts/Nuts
- Gears
- Steel couplings
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A2 Tool Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Studio System™
DescriptionA2 is an air-hardening tool steel that provides a versatile combination of toughness and strength and medium wear resistance, along with excellent dimensional stability through heat treatment. This makes it a good choice for applications such as blanking, forming and coining punches & dies, industrial knives & slitters, and tooling for plastic injection molding.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Blanking, forming and coining punches & dies
- Industrial knives & slitters
- Tooling for plastic injection molding
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Cu
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Studio System™
DescriptionCharacterized by its electrical and thermal conductivity and ductility, Copper is ideal for electrical equipment, plumbing, and heat transfer applications.
Download Data SheetApplication Examples- Consumer and industrial electronics
- Heat exchangers
- Antennas
- Inductors
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D2 Tool Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Studio System™
DescriptionD2 tool steel is a versatile material that provides tooling grade strength while also offering corrosion resistance, a key benefit for conformally cooled applications.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Cutting components
- Conformally cooled injection molding inserts and cavities
- Cold forming tooling components
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H13
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Studio System™
DescriptionCharacterized by its hardness and abrasion resistance, H13 tool steel is a hot work steel with exceptional hot hardness, resistance to thermal fatigue cracking, and stability in heat treatment—making it an ideal metal for both hot work and cold work tooling applications.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Extrusion dies
- Injection molds
- Hot forging dies
- Die casting cores, inserts and cavities
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Nickel Alloy IN625
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Studio System™
DescriptionCharacterized by its excellent strength, heat & corrosion resistance, Nickel Alloy IN625 is a high nickel super alloy ideal for harsh environments in or out of water.
Download data sheetApplication ExamplesDefense
Aerospace
Chemical
Nuclear
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Ti64
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Studio System™
DescriptionAn alloy of titanium, aluminum and vanadium, the material properties of Ti64 - particularly its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance - make it an ideal material for a wide variety of high-performance applications.
Download Data SheetApplication Examples- Specialty automotive components, including connecting rods and gearboxes for racing
- Prototyping of medical devices, including tweezers, forceps, clamps, suture instruments and more
- Consumer goods, including sporting goods and jewelry
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17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Shop System™
Description17-4 PH stainless steel is a precipitation hardening steel used in a wide range of industrial applications including those with mildly corrosive environments and high-strength requirements.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Manufacturing machinery
- Chemical processing
- Food processing
- Pump components
- Valving
- Fasteners
- Jigs and fixtures
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304L Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Shop System™
Description304L stainless steel is an austenitic stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance, a high ease of fabrication and good formability. These attributes make this material versatile and is used in a wide variety of home and commercial applications.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Structural components
- Jewelry
- Food processing equipment
- Fluid transfer components
- Welded components
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316L
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Shop System™
Description316L stainless steel is a fully austenitic, non-magnetic steel ideal for harsh environments and characterized by its corrosion resistance, performance at both high and low temperatures, and high ductility.
Download PDFApplication ExamplesFluid transfer (e.g. manifolds)
Chemical and petrochemical processing
Food processing
Laboratory equipment
Medical devices
Marine
Jewelry
Power generation
Petroleum refining
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CoCrMo
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Shop System™
DescriptionCobalt Chrome (F75) is an alloy of Cobalt and Chrome for use in demanding applications and characterized by its corrosion resistance with high strength and wear resistance.
Download PDFApplication ExamplesDental implants and drill guides
Medical implants
Fuel nozzles
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Nickel Alloy IN625
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Shop System™
DescriptionCharacterized by its excellent strength, heat & corrosion resistance, Inconel 625 is a high nickel super alloy ideal for harsh environments in or out of water.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Defense
- Aerospace
- Chemical
- Nuclear
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Nickel Alloy IN718
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Shop System™
DescriptionNickel Alloy IN718 is a non-magnetic, nickel-based alloy with high strength and toughness at elevated temperatures along with excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance. This makes it an ideal metal for corrosive environments such as marine, power generation, chemical processing applications and for oil, gas, and aerospace components.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Marine
- Power Generation
- Chemical processing
- Oil & Gas
- Aerospace
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17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
Description17-4 PH stainless steel is a precipitation hardening steel used in a wide range of industrial applications including those with mildly corrosive environments and high-strength requirements.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Manufacturing machinery
- Chemical processing
- Food processing
- Pump components
- Valving
- Fasteners
- Jigs and fixtures
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316L Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionCharacterized by its corrosion resistance and performance at both high and low temperatures, 316L stainless steel is a fully austenitic steel ideal for harsh environments.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Chemical and petrochemical processing
- Food processing
- Laboratory equipment
- Medical devices
- Marine
- Jewelry
- Power generation
- Petroleum refining
- Water treatment
- Pulp and paper manufacturing
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4140 Low-Alloy Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
Description4140 low alloy steel is a versatile steel characterized by its toughness, high fatigue strength, and abrasion and impact resistance, making it a great all-purpose steel for industrial applications.
Download PDFApplication Examples- Jigs and fixtures
- Automotive
- Bolts and nuts
- Gears
- Steel couplings
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Nickel Alloy IN625
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionAlloy 625 is a nickel-chromium superalloy is known for its high strength, outstanding corrosion resistance, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures.
Download PDFApplication Examples- Oil and gas
- Power generation
- Submarine componenets
- Cyrogenic enviroments
- Aerospace components
- High temperature applications
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420 Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
Description420 stainless steel is a martensitic stainless steel characterized by its high strength and corrosion resistance.
Download PDFApplication Examples- Dental instruments
- Surgical instruments
- Food processing
- Pump and gear shafts
- Hand tools
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DM HH Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionDM HH-SS is a custom, heat treatable-alloy that combines the tensile strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance of 13-8 PH stainless steel with the added benefit of improved hardness comparable to low-alloy steels, such as 4140. These attributes make DM HH-SS a key enabling material for companies looking to eliminate the use of low-alloy steels, which also require a subsequent plating step for applications needing corrosion protection.
Download Data SheetApplication Examples- Hand tools
- Oil and gas wear components
- Power transfer components
- Couplings
- Machine component that benefit from abrasion and corrosion resistance
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Chromium Zirconium Copper
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionC18150, also known as chromium zirconium copper, is a copper alloy with excellent mechanical and electrical properties, high conductivity, corrosion resistance, and high hardness and strength, widely used in high-performance industrial applications.
Download Data SheetApplication Examples- electrical connectors
- switch gears
- welding electrodes
- heat sinks.
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Cu
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionCopper is known for its electrical and thermal conductivity and ductility, which make it ideal for electrical equipment, plumbing, and heat transfer applications.
Download PDFApplication Examples- Consumer and industrial electronics
- Heat exchangers
- Antennas
- Inductors
- Coldplates
- Chillers
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D2 Tool Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionD2 tool steel is a versatile material that provides tooling grade strength while also offering corrosion resistance, a key benefit for conformally cooled applications.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Cutting components
- Conformally cooled injection molding inserts and cavities
- Cold forming tooling components
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S7
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionS7 is a shock-resisting air hardened tool steel characterized by its impact toughness with high hardenability as well as resistance to softening at high temperatures for hot work conditions
Download Data SheetApplication Examples- Bending dies
- Cold forming dies
- Punches
- Shear blades
- Powder metal dies
- Bending dies
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Ag
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionAg (Silver) is a precious metal often known for it's aesthetic luxury appeal but also has the highest electrical and thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal.
Download Data SheetApplication Examples- Jewelry, fashion, and accessories
- Consumer electronics
- Solar panels
- Brazing and soldering materials
- Chemical production
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440C
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
Description440C is a high carbon martensitic stainless steel. Thanks to its high carbon content it is known for having exceptionally high strength, hardness, and wear resistance, especially after heat treatment. It is an ideal material for a variety of applications that require a long lifetime in demanding environments.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Bearing components
- Manufacturing cutting tools
- Surgical instruments
- Valve components
- Molds and dies
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H13
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionH13 tool steel is a versatile hot work steel characterized by its hardness, abrasion resistance, resistance to thermal fatigue cracking, and stability in heat treatment, making it an ideal metal for both hot work and cold work tooling applications.
Download Data SheetApplication Examples- Extrusion dies
- Injection molds
- Hot forging dies
- Die casting cores, inserts and cavities
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Nickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionNickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel is known for its skin compatibility, excellent corrosion resistance, and good hardness and strength.
Download Data SheetApplication ExamplesBiological implants
Medical devices
Jewelry
Watches
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Nickel Alloy IN718
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionInconel 718 is a nickel-based super alloy great for applications requiring high strength and impact resistance. This material is designed to resist severely corrosive environments making it a great material for a variety of industries.
Download data sheetApplication Examples- Oil & gas
- Defense
- Aerospace
- Heavy industry
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Au
Development Stage Customer Qualified²Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionAu (Gold) is a dense, malleable, precious metal known for it's bright yellow appearance and luxury appeal.
Application Examples- Jewelry, fashion, and accessories
- Consumer electronics
- Dental
- Aerospace coatings
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WC-Co
Development Stage Active R&D³Compatible System(s)Production System™
DescriptionTungsten Carbide Cobalt, often called cemented carbide, is a hard metal known for its exceptional hardness and wear resistance, while maintaining superior strength and elasticity to steel.
Application Examples- Cutting tools
- Abrasives
- Press brake tooling
- High impact applications
- Oil and gas
- Defense
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17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)X-Series
Description17-4 PH stainless steel is a precipitation hardening steel used in a wide range of industrial applications including those with mildly corrosive environments and high-strength requirements.
DownloadApplication Examples- Manufacturing machinery
- Chemical processing
- Food processing
- Pump components
- Valving
- Fasteners
- Jigs and fixtures
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304L Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)X-Series
Description304L stainless steel is an austenitic stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance, a high ease of fabrication and good formability. These attributes make this material versatile and is used in a wide variety of home and commercial applications.
DownloadApplication Examples- Structural components
- Jewelry
- Food processing equipment
- Fluid transfer components
- Welded components
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316L Stainless Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)X-Series
Description316L stainless steel is a fully austenitic, non-magnetic steel ideal for harsh environments and characterized by its corrosion resistance, performance at both high and low temperatures, and high ductility.
DownloadApplication Examples- Fluid transfer (e.g. manifolds)
- Chemical and petrochemical processing
- Food processing
- Laboratory equipment
- Medical devices
- Marine
- Jewelry
- Power generation
- Petroleum refining
- Water treatment
- Pulp and paper manufacturing
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4130 Low-Alloy Steel
Development Stage Active R&D³Compatible System(s)X-Series
Description4130 low alloy steel contains a maximum carbon content of 0.28% – 0.33%. It is strong, tough, weldable, and machinable.
Application Examples- Bearings
- Gears
- Drill bits and taps
- Mills and cutters
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4140 Low-Alloy Steel
Development Stage Active R&D³Compatible System(s)X-Series
Description4140 low alloy steel is a versatile steel characterized by its toughness, high fatigue strength, and abrasion and impact resistance, making it a great all-purpose steel for industrial applications.
Application Examples- Jigs and fixtures
- Automotive
- Bolts and nuts
- Gears
- Steel couplings
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4340 Low Alloy Steel
Development Stage Active R&D³Compatible System(s)X-Series
Description4340 low alloy steel adds nickel to provide high strength in thick parts for withstanding heavy loads over long periods of time.
Application Examples- Hydraulic components
- Drivetrains
- Heavy Shafting
- High Impact Gearing
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8620 Alloy Steel
Development Stage Active R&D³Compatible System(s)X-Series
Description8620 alloy steel is a medium strength, low carbon steel often used for carburizing to develop a case-hardened part.
Application Examples- Gears
- Camshafts
- Fasteners
- Chains / Chain Pins
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Bronze
Development Stage Active R&D³Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionBronze is a copper-tin based alloy, highly ductile with low friction properties. It is non-sparking and non-magnetic, beneficial in applications that require working with hazardous or explosive materials.
Application Examples- Marine hardware
- Springs
- Jigs, Fixtures, Mounts
- Tools
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Cobalt Chrome
Development Stage Customer Qualified²Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionCobalt Chrome is widely known for biomedical applications including dental and orthopedic implants, and also in gas turbines and cutting tools. It holds high strength, temperature endurance and wear resistance.
Application Examples- Gas Turbines
- Cutting Tools
- Bearing Assemblies
- Jewelry
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Copper
Development Stage Customer Qualified²Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionCopper is known for its electrical and thermal conductivity and ductility, which make it ideal for electrical equipment, plumbing, and heat transfer applications.
Application Examples- Consumer and industrial electronics
- Heat exchangers
- Antennas
- Inductors
- Coldplates
- Chillers
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CM247
Development Stage Active R&D³Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionCM247 is a nickel-based super alloy with very high corrosion resistance and thermal fatigue properties.
Application Examples- Turbines
- Vane segments
- Airfoils
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Gold
Development Stage Customer Qualified²Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionGold offers a balance of malleability, high level of corrosion resistance, and excellent conductivity, making it a diverse metal in electronics and jewelry.
Application Examples- Jewelry
- Circuitry
- Medals
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H13 Tool Steel
Development Stage Customer QualifiedCompatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionH13 tool steel is a versatile hot work steel characterized by its hardness, abrasion resistance, resistance to thermal fatigue cracking, and stability in heat treatment, making it an ideal metal for both hot work and cold work tooling applications.
Application Examples- Extrusion dies
- Injection molds
- Hot forging dies
- Die casting cores, inserts and cavities
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Hastelloy
Development Stage Active R&D³Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionHastelloy is a corrosion-resistant nickel alloy with high temperature resistance and exceptional corrosion resistance.
Application Examples- Heat Exchangers
- Atomizers
- Flame Holders
- Pressure Vessels
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Haynes 282
Development Stage Active R&D³Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionHaynes 282 is a, wrought, gamma-prime strengthened superalloy developed for high temperature structural applications, especially those in industrial gas turbine engines.
Application Examples- Combustors
- Nozzle Components
- High-Temperature Springs
- Hot Gas & Steam Turbines
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M2 Tool Steel
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionM2 is a tungsten-molybdenum high-speed steel with a high carbon content providing exceptional wear resistance. It maintains hardness and toughness even when heated, making it ideal for high speed cutting applications.
DownloadApplication Examples- Milling Cutters
- Reamers
- Drill Bits
- Saw blades
- Chain Teeth
- Knives
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Nickel Alloy IN625
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionCharacterized by its excellent strength, heat & corrosion resistance, Nickel Alloy IN625 is a high nickel super alloy ideal for harsh environments in or out of water.
DownloadApplication Examples- Oil and gas
- Power generation
- Submarine componenets
- Cyrogenic enviroments
- Aerospace components
- High temperature applications
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Nickel Alloy IN718
Development Stage DM Qualified¹Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionNickel Alloy IN718 is a non-magnetic, nickel-based alloy with high strength and toughness at elevated temperatures along with excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance. This makes it an ideal metal for corrosive environments such as marine, power generation, chemical processing applications and for oil, gas, and aerospace components.
DownloadApplication Examples- Marine
- Power Generation
- Chemical processing
- Oil & Gas
- Aerospace
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Nickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel
Development Stage Active R&D³Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionNickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel is known for its skin compatibility, excellent corrosion resistance, and good hardness and strength.
Application Examples- Biological implants
- Medical devices
- Jewelry
- Watches
- Wearables electronics
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Silver
Development Stage Customer Qualified²Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionSilver is very ductile and malleable, with high electrical and thermal conductivity. It is stable in pure air and water, but tarnishes when exposed to ozone, hydrogen sulfide, or air containing sulfur.
Application Examples- Batteries
- LED/RFID chips
- Photovoltaic cells
- Semiconductors
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Titanium (Ti64)
Development Stage Customer Qualified²Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionTi64 is an alloy comprised of titanium, aluminum and vanadium. It provides high strength, light weight, formability and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for high performance applications.
Application Examples- Exhaust Channeling
- Surgical Tooling
- Hydraulic Components
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Tungsten Carbide Cobalt
Development Stage Customer Qualified²Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionTungsten Carbide Cobalt, often called cemented carbide, is a hard metal known for its exceptional hardness and wear resistance, while maintaining superior strength and elasticity to steel.
Application Examples- Cutting tools
- Abrasives
- Press brake tooling
- High impact applications
- Oil and gas
- Defense
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Tungsten Heavy Alloy
Development Stage Customer Qualified²Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionTungsten Heavy Alloy (WHA) has high density, weight and machinability for low temperature applications. It has excellent radiation and corrosion resistance, as well as thermal and electric conductivities. WHA is widely used for counterweights, inertial masses, radiation shielding, sporting goods, and ordnance products.
Application Examples- Radiation Shielding
- Weights, Counterbalances
- Grinding Quills
- Firearms Components
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TZM Molybdenum
Development Stage Active R&D³Compatible System(s)X-Series
DescriptionTZM Molybdenum is a solid-solution hardened and particle-strengthened molybdenum based alloy. It exhibits good thermal conductivity, low vapor pressure, good corrosion resistance and is machinable.
Application Examples- Rocket Nozzles
- Furnace Components
- Forging Tools
- X-Ray Anodes
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Material Guides
Our materials library spans virtually every category, from metals and polymers, to ceramics, composites, and even upcycled materials such as wood. Download our master material guide to learn about our complete material portfolio.
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Team DM Master Material Guide
This materials guide provides complete information on materials compatibility between systems and materials across our complete portfolio which includes metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and even upcycled materials such as wood.
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Ceramic 3D Printing Guide
Learn how easy it is to produce ceramic parts and products with binder jetting technology. 3D printed ceramics can be sintered to full density or infiltrated.