Materials for all of your applications

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[MATERIAL LIBRARY]

[Overview]

We offer more than metals now. Explore our world-leading portfolio.


[Materials]

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

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Metal

Our technology works with stainless steels, low-alloy steels, tool steels, as well as copper, nickel alloys, precious metals and more.
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Polymers

Our technology works with a wide range of polymers, including premium elastomers, from Adaptive3D, ETEC and world-leading material partners.
  • Material

    Hard Plastics

    Description

    Strong, hard, stiff — with a range of specific properties and benefits for end-use applications

  • Material

    High Temperature

    Description

    Plastic parts that meet high heat and FST requirements, with durable properties for tooling or end-use applications

  • Material

    Elastomers

    Description

    Flexible, tough elastomers. High tear strength, resiliency, performance. Shore A values, from 0-90.

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    Castable Resins

    Description

    High wax content with high feature detail, clean burnout and minimal post-processing.

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Sand

Our technology works with a wide range of foundry silica and ceramic sand for metal casting molds and cores.
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Ceramics

Our technology works with a wide range of ceramics, from silicon carbide and carbon to tungsten carbide cobalt.
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Wood

Our technology combines two wood industry byproducts, sawdust and lignin, to rematerialize wood.
  • Material

    Wood grains

    Description

    Parts printed with the Forust process can be finished to mimic a wide variety of wood species. Currently available wood types include natural, oak, teak, and walnut.

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    Grainless wood

    Description

    In addition to printing various grain types, Forust can uniquely produce a grainless material - providing a base for further post-processing or a neutral aesthetic for end-use parts.

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    Custom Wood

    Description

    Contact us to discuss digital reproduction of rare, exotic and endangered wood species and develop custom wood grains and finishes.

1. DM Qualified: Printing and sintering profiles developed by Desktop Metal for the Production System, 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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      Material

      17-4 PH Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Studio System™

      Description

      17-4 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 sheet
      Application Examples
      • Manufacturing machinery
      • Chemical processing
      • Food processing
      • Pump components
      • Valving
      • Fasteners
      • Jigs and fixtures
      Material Overview
      Read article

      17-4

      17-4 PH stainless steel is a martensitic precipitation - hardened stainless steel.

      Learn More
    • — 02
      Material

      316L Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Studio System™

      Description

      Characterized 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 sheet
      Application Examples
      • Chemical and petrochemical processing
      • Food processing
      • Laboratory equipment
      • Medical devices
      • Marine
      • Jewelry
      • Power generation
      • Petroleum refining
      • Water treatment
      • Pulp and paper manufacturing
      Material Overview
      316L

      316L

      316L stainless steel is a molybdenum-bearing, fully-austenitic steel.

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      Material

      4140

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Studio System™

      Description

      One 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.

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      Application Examples
      • Jigs and fixtures
      • Automotive
      • Bolts/Nuts
      • Gears
      • Steel couplings
      Material Overview
      4140

      4140

      4140 is a low alloy steel that contains chromium, molybdenum, and manganese.

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    • — 04
      Material

      A2 Tool Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Studio System™

      Description

      A2 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.

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      Application Examples
      • Blanking, forming and coining punches & dies
      • Industrial knives & slitters
      • Tooling for plastic injection molding
      Material Overview
      A2 Tool steel for studio system

      A2 Tool Steel

      An air-hardening tool steel that provides a versatile combination of toughness and strength and medium wear resistance.

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      Material

      Cu

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Studio System™

      Description

      Characterized by its electrical and thermal conductivity and ductility, Copper is ideal for electrical equipment, plumbing, and heat transfer applications.

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      Application Examples
      • Consumer and industrial electronics
      • Heat exchangers
      • Antennas
      • Inductors
      Material Overview
      Copper

      Copper

      Copper is a conductive and ductile metal.

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    • — 06
      Material

      D2 Tool Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Studio System™

      Description

      D2 tool steel is a versatile material that provides tooling grade strength while also offering corrosion resistance, a key benefit for conformally cooled applications.

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      Application Examples
      • Cutting components
      • Conformally cooled injection molding inserts and cavities
      • Cold forming tooling components
      Material Overview
      D2

      D2

      D2 is characterized by its high hardness after heat treatment, wear resistance and compression strength, dimensional stability, and machinability when annealed.

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      Material

      H13

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Studio System™

      Description

      Characterized 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.

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      Application Examples
      • Extrusion dies
      • Injection molds
      • Hot forging dies
      • Die casting cores, inserts and cavities
      Material Overview
      H13 Tool Steel

      H13

      H13 tool steel is a chromium molybdenum hot work steel.

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      Material

      Nickel Alloy IN625

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Studio System™

      Description

      Characterized by its excellent strength, heat & corrosion resistance, Inconel 625 is a high nickel super alloy ideal for harsh environments in or out of water.

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      Application Examples
      • Defense

      • Aerospace

      • Chemical

      • Nuclear



      Material Overview
      In625 Studio

      Nickel Alloy IN625

      DM Qualified¹

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      Material

      Ti64

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Studio System™

      Description

      An 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.

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      Application 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
      Material Overview
      ti64

      Ti64

      Ti64 is a titanium alloy with high strength and excellent corrosion resistance.

    • — 01
      Material

      17-4 PH Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Shop System™

      Description

      17-4 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 sheet
      Application Examples
      • Manufacturing machinery
      • Chemical processing
      • Food processing
      • Pump components
      • Valving
      • Fasteners
      • Jigs and fixtures
      Material Overview
      Read article

      17-4

      17-4 PH stainless steel is a martensitic precipitation - hardened stainless steel.

      Learn More
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      Material

      304L Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Shop System™

      Description

      304L 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 sheet
      Application Examples
      • Structural components
      • Jewelry
      • Food processing equipment
      • Fluid transfer components
      • Welded components
      Material Overview
      304L Stainless Steel for binder jet printing

      304L Stainless Steel

      An austenitic stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance, a high ease of fabrication and good formability

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      Material

      316L

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Shop System™

      Description

      316L 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.

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      Application 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

      Material Overview
      316:

      316L

      316L stainless steel is a molybdenum-bearing, fully-austenitic steel.

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      Material

      CoCrMo

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Shop System™

      Description

      Cobalt 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.

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      Application Examples

      Dental implants and drill guides
      Medical implants
      Fuel nozzles
      Turbine guide vanes
      Jewelry

      Material Overview
      DM Qualified

      CoCrMo

      Printing and sintering profiles developed by Desktop Metal for the Shop System, with fully characterized material and mechanical properties.

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      Material

      Nickel Alloy IN625

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Shop System™

      Description

      Characterized 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 sheet
      Application Examples
      • Defense
      • Aerospace
      • Chemical
      • Nuclear
      Material Overview
      Nickel Alloy IN625

      Nickel Alloy IN625

      DM Qualified¹

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      Material

      Nickel Alloy IN718

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Shop System™

      Description

      Nickel 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.

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      Application Examples
      • Marine
      • Power Generation
      • Chemical processing
      • Oil & Gas
      • Aerospace
      Material Overview
      Nickel Alloy IN718

      Nickel Alloy IN718

      A non-magnetic, nickel-based alloy with high strength and toughness at elevated temperatures along with excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance.

    • — 01
      Material

      17-4 PH Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      17-4 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 sheet
      Application Examples
      • Manufacturing machinery
      • Chemical processing
      • Food processing
      • Pump components
      • Valving
      • Fasteners
      • Jigs and fixtures
      Material Overview
      Read article

      17-4

      17-4 PH stainless steel is a martensitic precipitation - hardened stainless steel.

    • — 02
      Material

      316L Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      Characterized 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 sheet
      Application Examples
      • Chemical and petrochemical processing
      • Food processing
      • Laboratory equipment
      • Medical devices
      • Marine
      • Jewelry
      • Power generation
      • Petroleum refining
      • Water treatment
      • Pulp and paper manufacturing
      Material Overview
      316L

      316L

      316L stainless steel is a molybdenum-bearing, fully-austenitic steel.

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      Material

      4140 Low-Alloy Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      4140 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.

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      Application Examples
      • Jigs and fixtures
      • Automotive
      • Bolts and nuts
      • Gears
      • Steel couplings
      Material Overview
      4140 microstructure

      4140

      4140 is a versatile, low alloy steel.

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      Material

      Nickel Alloy IN625

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      Alloy 625 is a nickel-chromium superalloy is known for its high strength, outstanding corrosion resistance, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures.

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      Application Examples
      • Oil and gas
      • Power generation
      • Submarine componenets
      • Cyrogenic enviroments
      • Aerospace components
      • High temperature applications
      Material Overview
      Alloy 625

      Alloy 625

      Alloy 625 is a nickel-chromium superalloy

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      Material

      420 Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      420 stainless steel is a martensitic stainless steel characterized by its high strength and corrosion resistance.

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      Application Examples
      • Dental instruments
      • Surgical instruments
      • Food processing
      • Pump and gear shafts
      • Hand tools
      Material Overview
      420ss

      DM Qualified

      Printing and sintering profiles developed by Desktop Metal for the Production System, with fully characterized material and mechanical properties.

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      Material

      DM HH Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      DM 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.

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      Application Examples
      • Hand tools
      • Oil and gas wear components
      • Power transfer components
      • Couplings
      • Machine component that benefit from abrasion and corrosion resistance
      Material Overview
      hh ss

      DM Qualified¹

      Printing and sintering profiles developed by Desktop Metal for the Production System, with fully characterized material and mechanical properties.

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      Material

      Chromium Zirconium Copper

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      C18150, 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.

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      Application Examples
      • electrical connectors
      • switch gears
      • welding electrodes
      • heat sinks.
      Material Overview
      Chromium Zirconium Copper

      Chromium Zirconium Copper

      C18150 is a copper alloy with excellent mechanical and electrical properties,

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      Material

      Cu

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      Copper is known for its electrical and thermal conductivity and ductility, which make it ideal for electrical equipment, plumbing, and heat transfer applications.

      Download PDF
      Application Examples
      • Consumer and industrial electronics
      • Heat exchangers
      • Antennas
      • Inductors
      • Coldplates
      • Chillers
      Material Overview
      Cu

      Cu

      Copper is a conductive and ductile metal.

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      Material

      D2 Tool Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      D2 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 sheet
      Application Examples
      • Cutting components
      • Conformally cooled injection molding inserts and cavities
      • Cold forming tooling components
      Material Overview
      D2

      D2

      D2 is characterized by its high hardness after heat treatment, wear resistance and compression strength, dimensional stability, and machinability when annealed.

    • — 10
      Material

      S7

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      S7 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

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      Application Examples
      • Bending dies
      • Cold forming dies
      • Punches
      • Shear blades
      • Powder metal dies
      Material Overview
      S7 Shock Resistant Tool Steel Alloy

      S7

      S7 is a shock-resisting air hardened tool steel

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      Material

      Ag

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      Ag (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.

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      Application Examples
      • Jewelry, fashion, and accessories
      • Consumer electronics
      • Solar panels
      • Brazing and soldering materials
      • Chemical production
      Material Overview
      powder

      DM Qualified¹

      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.

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      Material

      440C

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      440C 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.

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      Application Examples
      • Bearing components
      • Manufacturing cutting tools
      • Surgical instruments
      • Valve components
      • Molds and dies
      Material Overview
      440C

      440C

      440C is a high carbon martensitic stainless steel.

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      Material

      H13

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      H13 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 Sheet
      Application Examples
      • Extrusion dies
      • Injection molds
      • Hot forging dies
      • Die casting cores, inserts and cavities
      Material Overview
      H13 tool steel

      H13

      H13 tool steel is a versatile hot work steel

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      Material

      Nickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      Nickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel is known for its skin compatibility, excellent corrosion resistance, and good hardness and strength.

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      Application Examples

      Biological implants
      Medical devices
      Jewelry
      Watches
      Wearables electronics

      Material Overview
      Nickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel

      Nickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel

      DM Qualified¹

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      Material

      Nickel Alloy Inconel 718

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      Inconel 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.

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      Application Examples
      • Oil & gas
      • Defense
      • Aerospace
      • Heavy industry
      Material Overview
      Nickel Alloy Inconel 718

      Nickel Alloy Inconel 718

      Inconel 718 is a nickel-based super alloy with high strength, and impact resistance and is extremely corrosion resistant.

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      Material

      Au

      Development Stage Customer Qualified²
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      Au (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
      Material Overview
      powder

      Customer Qualified Material

      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.

    • — 17
      Material

      WC-Co

      Development Stage Active R&D³
      Compatible System(s)

      Production System™

      Description

      Tungsten 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
      Material Overview
      material in development

      Active R&D

      Initial testing completed by Desktop Metal demonstrating binder and process compatibility. Printing and sintering profiles under final development.

    • — 01
      Material

      17-4 PH Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      17-4 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
      Application Examples
      • Manufacturing machinery
      • Chemical processing
      • Food processing
      • Pump components
      • Valving
      • Fasteners
      • Jigs and fixtures
      Material Overview
      17-4 PH Stainless Steel

      17-4 PH

      17-4 PH stainless steel is a martensitic precipitation - hardened stainless steel.

    • — 02
      Material

      304L Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      304L 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
      Application Examples
      • Structural components
      • Jewelry
      • Food processing equipment
      • Fluid transfer components
      • Welded components
      Material Overview
      304L

      304L

      An austenitic stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance, a high ease of fabrication and good formability

    • — 03
      Material

      316L Stainless Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      316L 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
      Application 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
      Material Overview
      316L

      316L

      316L stainless steel is a molybdenum-bearing, fully-austenitic steel.

    • — 04
      Material

      4130 Low-Alloy Steel

      Development Stage Active R&D³
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      4130 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
      Material Overview
      4130

      4130

      4130 is a weldable, machinable low alloy steel.

    • — 05
      Material

      4140 Low-Alloy Steel

      Development Stage Active R&D³
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      4140 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
      Material Overview
      4140 Low-Alloy Steel

      4140

      4140 is a versatile, low alloy steel.

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      Material

      4340 Low Alloy Steel

      Development Stage Active R&D³
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      4340 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
      Material Overview
      4340

      4340

      4340 is a high hardness, wear resistant low alloy steel.

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      Material

      8620 Alloy Steel

      Development Stage Active R&D³
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      8620 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
      Material Overview
      8620 Alloy Steel

      8620

      8620 Alloy Steel is a hardenable, carburizing, low alloy steel.

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      Material

      Bronze

      Development Stage Active R&D³
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Bronze 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
      Material Overview
      Bronze

      Bronze

      Bronze is a common metal alloy with high strength, fatigue resistance, and low coefficient of friction.

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      Material

      Cobalt Chrome

      Development Stage Customer Qualified²
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Cobalt 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
      Material Overview
      Cobalt Chrome

      Cobalt Chrome

      Cobalt Chrome has outstanding strength, as well as wear and corrosion resistance.

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      Material

      Copper

      Development Stage Customer Qualified²
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Copper 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
      Material Overview
      Copper

      Copper

      Copper is a conductive and ductile metal.

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      Material

      CM247

      Development Stage Active R&D³
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      CM247 is a nickel-based super alloy with very high corrosion resistance and thermal fatigue properties.

      Application Examples
      • Turbines
      • Vane segments
      • Airfoils
      Material Overview
      CM247

      CM247

      CM247 superalloy, derived from MAR247, was developed for modern turbine engines.

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      Material

      Gold

      Development Stage Customer Qualified²
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Gold 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
      Material Overview
      Gold

      Gold

      Gold is a non-reactive precious metal.

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      Material

      H13 Tool Steel

      Development Stage Customer Qualified
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      H13 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
      Material Overview
      H13

      H13 Tool Steel

      H13 tool steel is a versatile hot work steel

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      Material

      Hastelloy

      Development Stage Active R&D³
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Hastelloy is a corrosion-resistant nickel alloy with high temperature resistance and exceptional corrosion resistance.

      Application Examples
      • Heat Exchangers
      • Atomizers
      • Flame Holders
      • Pressure Vessels
      Material Overview
      Hastelloy

      Hastelloy

      Hastelloy is a corrosion-resistant nickel alloy

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      Material

      Haynes 282

      Development Stage Active R&D³
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Haynes 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
      Material Overview
      Haynes 282

      Haynes 282

      Haynes 282 is a superalloy developed for high temperature structural applications

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      Material

      M2 Tool Steel

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      M2 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.

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      Application Examples
      • Milling Cutters
      • Reamers
      • Drill Bits
      • Saw blades
      • Chain Teeth
      • Knives
      Material Overview
      M2

      M2 Tool Steel

      M2 is a high-hardness, high-speed tool steel.

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      Material

      Nickel Alloy Inconel 625

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Characterized by its excellent strength, heat & corrosion resistance, Inconel 625 is a high nickel super alloy ideal for harsh environments in or out of water.

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      Application Examples
      • Oil and gas
      • Power generation
      • Submarine componenets
      • Cyrogenic enviroments
      • Aerospace components
      • High temperature applications
      Material Overview
      Alloy 625

      Inconel 625

      Alloy 625 is a nickel-chromium superalloy

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      Material

      Nickel Alloy Inconel 718

      Development Stage DM Qualified¹
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Nickel 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.

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      Application Examples
      • Marine
      • Power Generation
      • Chemical processing
      • Oil & Gas
      • Aerospace
      Material Overview
      Inconel 718

      Nickel Alloy Inconel 718

      A non-magnetic, nickel-based alloy with high strength and toughness at elevated temperatures along with excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance.

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      Material

      Nickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel

      Development Stage Active R&D³
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Nickel-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
      Material Overview
      Nickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel

      Nickel-Free Austenitic Stainless Steel

      Nickel-free austenitic stainless steel replaces nickel used in 316L and 304L with nitrogen and manganese to stabilize the austentitic structure and retain the paramagnetic properties. The hardness and strength are much improved compared to nickel containing austentic stainless steels.

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      Material

      Silver

      Development Stage Customer Qualified²
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Silver 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
      Material Overview
      Silver

      Silver

      Silver is a precious metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity.

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      Material

      Titanium (Ti64)

      Development Stage Customer Qualified²
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Ti64 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
      Material Overview
      ti64

      Titanium (Ti64)

      Ti64 is an alpha-beta titanium alloy.

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      Material

      Tungsten Carbide Cobalt

      Development Stage Customer Qualified²
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Tungsten 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
      Material Overview
      Tungsten carbide cobalt

      Tungsten Carbide Cobalt

      Tungsten carbide cobalt is a metal matrix composite, in which cobalt particles are embedded in a tungsten carbide matrix

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      Material

      Tungsten Heavy Alloy

      Development Stage Customer Qualified²
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      Tungsten 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
      Material Overview
      Tungsten Heavy Alloy

      Tungsten Heavy Alloy

      Tungsten Heavy Alloy is tungsten-based with two-phase composites of NiFe or Cu to form a ductile matrix.

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      Material

      TZM Molybdenum

      Development Stage Active R&D³
      Compatible System(s)

      X-Series

      Description

      TZM 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
      Material Overview
      TZM Molybdenum

      TZM Molybdenum

      TZM Molybdenum is a refractory metal with a high melting point.

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