Our Materials.

Choosing the right material is critical to getting the right result.

At ADPM, we work with four carefully selected engineering-grade materials, each suited to different product applications, performance requirements and production environments. Rather than offering every material under the sun, we've focused on what delivers the best outcomes for the manufacturers and product developers we work with.

Not sure which material is right for your product? Our team will help you make the right call.

Colour Options

Our MJF PA12 output is available in Grey (standard), Black or Dark Blue, applied through our finishing process. FDM materials are available in a range of standard filament colours – ask our team what's currently in stock.

Materials Fit For Purpose

production-Grade Performance - MJF PA12 Nylon

HP Multi Jet Fusion with PA12 Nylon is our primary production material and the backbone of our low volume manufacturing capability. MJF produces dense, consistent, engineering-grade parts with tight tolerances and excellent mechanical properties – suitable for functional end-use components, not just prototypes.

PA12 Nylon offers a strong strength-to-weight ratio, good chemical resistance and reliable dimensional accuracy across full production runs of up to 30,000 units. Combined with our finishing process, MJF parts deliver a surface quality and professional appearance that is genuinely market-ready.

This is the material we recommend when your product is moving beyond development and into the hands of real customers.

Best for: Low volume production runs (up to 30,000 units) · Functional end-use parts · Marine, agritech, medical and industrial applications · Products requiring a finished, market-ready appearance.

General Purpose Prototyping - FDM PLA

PLA (Polylactic Acid) is our go-to material for early-stage prototyping and general purpose applications where cost-efficiency and speed matter most. It's easy to work with, produces clean results and is well suited to concept models, fit-and-form testing and initial design validation.

PLA is a great starting point when you're working through design iterations and don't yet need the mechanical performance of an engineering-grade material.

Best for: Concept prototypes · Design validation · Low-stress applications · Early-stage development

Durable General Propose - FDM ABS

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is a step up from PLA, offering improved impact resistance, greater toughness and better performance across a wider temperature range. It's a well-established engineering material used widely across automotive, industrial and consumer product applications.

ABS is a good choice when your prototype or part needs to withstand real handling and testing conditions, or when you're producing functional components that need to perform rather than just look the part.

Best for: Functional prototypes · Impact-resistant parts · General engineering applications · Parts requiring post-processing or finishing

Flexible & Rubber-Like - TPU 95A

TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) 95A is our flexible material option used for both FDM and MJF technologies, delivering the elasticity and impact absorption of rubber with the consistency and processability of a thermoplastic. It's available in a range of Shore A hardnesses to suit different flexibility requirements.

TPU is the right choice when your product needs to bend, compress, grip or absorb impact – think seals, gaskets, protective covers, flexible connectors and components that need to move or conform under load.

Best for: Seals and gaskets · Grips and over-moulded surfaces · Flexible connectors · High-impact or vibration-absorbing components

Not Sure Which Material Is Right for You?

Every product has different demands and the right material choice can make a significant difference to performance, cost and lead-time. Our team will talk through your requirements and point you in the right direction — no jargon, no guesswork.

Our 3D Printing Technology

Fused Filament Fabrication

For production of functional prototype and end-use thermoplastics parts. Benefits include:

  • Quick and Affordable

  • Prototype to production: 1-1,000 parts in a few days to a couple of weeks

  • A range of materials for benefits in specific applications, i.e. carbon fibre filled

  • Build volume up to 600 x 600 x 600mm

MultiJet Fusion Printing

For fast production of functional prototype and end-use PA12 nylon parts. Benefits include:

  • Speed and accuracy

  • Prototype to production: 1-10,000 parts in 2-3 days

  • Durable and versatile part applications

  • High thermal and chemical resistance

  • Build volume 380 x 284 x 380mm

Post-Production

For finishing and/or coloring your AM parts.

Available finishings include:

  • glass bead media (standard for MJF)

  • fine media polish (MJF only)

  • dye black (MJF only)

  • other finishes available by consultation