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3D Printing Material Showdown -
Carbon Fiber vs. ABS
Nylon vs PLA

Speaker, Felipe Castaneda

Industrial Designer, Creative Director
Felipe Castaneda

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is “Which 3D printing material is the strongest?” With the MakerBot METHOD’s wide range of materials including Carbon Fiber, ABS, Nylon, and PLA - it can be challenging to determine which material is right for your specific application.

Part strength can play a big role in determining whether or not that material will work for your application. Felipe Castañeda hosts this special edition of MakerBot Chat, answering the frequently asked question, “which 3D printing material is the strongest?” and put a few of them to the test, including Carbon Fiber, ABS, Nylon, and PLA.

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Primary Topics Covered:

  • •Compare the material tech specs
  • •Guess how the materials will perform
  • •Discuss other variables that can affect part strength

  • Test the same prints printed in:

    • • ABS
    • PLA
    • NYLON CARBON FIBER
    • POLYCARBONATE
    •And more...