Prototypes & Iterations
Quick, clean-finished prints for testing form, fit, and design direction before committing to a final material.
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Extended Range · PLA Family
PLA, in more finishes than the shelf standard.
PLA is our default material for prototypes and general-purpose parts — easy to print cleanly, low-odour, and available in far more finishes and fill effects than we keep on hand as a matter of course. Beyond the standard spool, we can source specialty PLA blends for texture, appearance, or added functionality.
Rigid, easy to print to a clean finish, and available in the widest range of colours and specialty effects of any material we offer — but not built for heat, load, or outdoor exposure.
Display Models & Figurines
Architectural models, presentation pieces, and collectibles where appearance matters more than mechanical load.
Low-Stress Jigs & Fixtures
Alignment guides and light-duty tooling that doesn't need to survive heat or heavy mechanical stress.
Educational & Demonstration Models
Clear, economical models for classrooms, exhibitions, and explaining mechanisms or product concepts.
Properties
What PLA is — and isn't — good for.
PLA is rigid and prints to a high dimensional accuracy and clean surface finish, holding fine detail well. It's not the material for parts that will see sustained heat, mechanical stress, or outdoor exposure — for those, we'd typically recommend PETG, ABS, or an engineering-grade polymer instead. Within the PLA family itself, the variant chosen changes the outcome: Silk and Marble finishes are purely cosmetic, Wood-fill and Metal-fill add texture and mass, Carbon-fibre adds stiffness, and ESD-safe or antibacterial grades serve specific functional requirements.
Plus / Pro / Tough+MatteSilkSilk Multi-ColourMarbleWood-fillMetal-fillGalaxySparkleTranslucentCarbon-fibre (PLA-CF)Recycled (rPLA)Colour / Temperature-changeESD-ConductiveESD-AntistaticAntibacterialGlow / Luminous
Common Applications
Where we typically use it.
- Display models, architectural models, and presentation pieces
- Rapid prototypes and design iterations
- Decorative props and collectibles
- Low-stress jigs and fixtures
- Educational and demonstration models