High-performance and certified materials
Over 300 materials to choose from.
From polymers to composites to metals.
MakerBot Hardware Design Lead
Vishnu Anantha
PRO Segment Marketing Manager
Shawn Miely
Manager - Testing and Materials
Karl Schmidt
Learn how to choose the right material for your manufacturing needs, and how engineers utilize industrial-grade 3D printing materials in their product development process to maximize ROI.
Choosing the right 3D printing polymer for each step of the product development process is essential for maximizing both end-part quality and ROI. The ever-growing range of specialized material polymers are more accessible to professional users than ever before, from the first "sketch print" concept model to the tools that enable the manufacturing process of the production part.

• 3D printing concept "sketch" models
• Developing functional prototypes for fit, function, and testing
• Optimizing the manufacturing process with custom 3D printed tools and durable materials
• The future of on-demand manufacturing through exotic materials
• And much more!
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