EOS embodies a high level of competence in materials and provides an extensive portfolio of highly developed plastics for Additive Manufacturing.
EOS' materials, systems, and process parameters are perfectly matched to each other. The portfolio provides the best materials for achieving the targeted property profiles for products. Moreover, EOS is constantly refining its high-tech materials on the basis of specific customer requirements.
The Additive Manufacturing of plastic products can make use of polyamides (PA), polystyrenes (PS), thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), and polyaryletherketones (PAEK). EOS provides a comprehensive range of materials for the Additive Manufacturing process. Customized products can be manufactured to the highest quality.
We offer you end-to-end advice and support in your choice of materials. You can benefit from our many years of experience and our high-quality, extensively tested materials for achieving your design, development, and production targets.
- Over twenty years of continuously refined competence in materials
- Materials, systems, and process parameters perfectly matched to each other for the best possible results
- Very high level of flexibility in design and development
- Suitable materials provide the optimal properties for your product profiles
- Whether mechanical strength, impact strength, thermal stability, dimensional stability, or biocompatibility – EOS materials embody the properties needed for most requirements.
- With efficient production processes and high-tech materials, innovative parts can be produced cost effectively to the highest industrial standards
Technical Data
Product class | Product name | Colour of lasersintered parts | Main properties | Typical applications |
Polyamide 12 | PA 2200 | white | Multipurpose material Balanced property profile |
Functional parts |
PrimePart® PLUS (PA 2221) | natural | Economical multipurpose material Balanced property profile Variety of certificates available (Biocompatibility, Food contact) |
Functional parts | |
PA 2202 black | anthracite black | Balanced property profile Pigmented throughout |
Functional parts in anthracite black colour | |
Polyamide 12, glass bead filled | PA 3200 GF | whitish | High stiffness Wear resistance Improved temperature performance |
Stiff housings Parts with requirements on wear and abrasion Parts used under elevated thermal conditions |
Polyamide 12, aluminium filled | Alumide® | metallic grey | Easy post-processing, good machinability High temperature performance Thermal conductivity (limited) High stiffness |
Applications with metallic finish Parts requiring machining Parts with thermal loads |
Polyamide 12, carbon fibre reinforced | CarbonMide® | anthracite black | Extreme strength and stiffness Thermal and limited electrical conductivity Best strength / weight ratio |
Light and stiff functional parts Metal replacement |
Polyamide 11 | PA 1101 | natural | High ductility and impact resistance Otherwise balanced property profile (similar to PA 2200) From renewable sources |
Functional parts requiring impact resistance Parts with functional elements like film hinges |
PA 1102 black | black | Similar to typical applications for PA 1101 Additionally: black, mass-coloured applications, which remain black even under abrasive wear / scratching |
Similar to typical applications for PA 1101 Additionally: black, integrated colour Through mass-colourisation suitable for scratch resistant parts |
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Polyamide 12 | PA 2201 | natural | Multipurpose material Material primarily for use in North America |
Functional parts |
PA 2105 | light beige | Highest dimensional accuracy High surface quality and detail resolution |
Dental | |
Polyamide 12, flame retardant | PA 2210 FR | white | Flame retardancy Halogen-free material |
Aerospace Electric and electronics |
PrimePart® FR (PA 2241 FR) | white | Economic flame-retardant material Material certificates available (flammability) |
Aerospace | |
TPE-A Polyetheramide- Block-Copolymer | PrimePart® ST (PEBA 2301) | white | Rubber-like flexibility (Shore D ≈ 35) No infiltration necessary |
Damping devices, bumpers / cushions, gaskets / gasket seals, shoe sole elements |
Polystyrene | PrimeCast® 101 | grey | High dimensional accuracy Low residual ash content (when burned) |
Master patterns for investment casting Master patterns for vacuum casting Economical visual prototypes |
Polyaryletherketone | EOS PEEK HP3 | beige-brown | High-performance material Excellent temperature performance, strength, Stiffness and chemical resistance Excellent wear resistance Inherently flame retardant Potentially biocompatible (component testing required) and sterilisable |
Metal replacement Aerospace Automotive and motorsports Electric and electronics Medical Industrial |
Polypropylen | EOS PP 1101 | natural | Excellent chemical persistence Suitable for continuous exposure to liquids |
Chemical reactors Tanks and piping Automotive Industry |