Our Engineering Grade FDM Materials
Discover Our Extensive Range of FDM 3D Printing Materials
Unlock the potential of 3D printing with our diverse selection of FDM materials, each designed to meet your specific prototyping and production needs.
Explore Our FDM Materials
Here at Malcolm Nicholls, we offer a wide range of materials through our FDM 3D printing service. Fused Deposition Modelling is an additive manufacturing process that produces high-strength, functional parts using our extensive selection of materials. With over 50 years of prototyping experience, we are a trusted partner across many different market sectors. Take a look at the materials we use in the list below.
PA-Nylons
Nylon (PA) is a tough, high-strength engineering thermoplastic known for its excellent ductility and wear resistance. It’s commonly used in applications requiring durability and fatigue resistance, such as gears, bearings, and fittings. In the automotive industry, it’s ideal for under-the-hood components, while in consumer products, it’s frequently used for power tool housings. Nylon composites are also used in high-performance applications like firearm frames.

CarbonX™ PA6+CF (Gen3)
High-strength, low-warp carbon fiber reinforced nylon designed for demanding, heat-resistant structural applications.
A carbon fibre reinforced PA6 copolymer engineered for high-strength, structural 3D printing. With high-modulus carbon fibre and advanced compounding, it delivers excellent stiffness, dimensional stability, and thermal resistance (HDT 147°C @ 0.45 MPa). It offers reduced warping and improved printability over standard nylons, making it ideal for demanding applications requiring precision and durability.

Obsidian™ PA6+CF
Obsidian™ PA6+CF is a high-performance, visually striking drop-in replacement for Markforged Onyx™
Obsidian™ PA6+CF is an excellent drop-in replacement for Markforged Onyx™ and is compatible for use in all Markforged printers. Obsidian™ delivers excellent performance, appearance and cost effective.

CarbonX™ PA12+CF
CarbonX™ Carbon Fiber PA12 is made using high-modulus carbon fiber and a specialty Nylon 12 (PA12)

Essentium HTN CF25
A high-strength, carbon fiber-filled nylon engineered to replace light-duty aluminum with unmatched stiffness, durability, and printability.

FIBREX™ PA6+GF30
FibreX™ PA6-GF30 delivers industrial-strength stiffness and heat resistance in a 3D printable Nylon reinforced with 30% glass fiber.
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CarbonX™ HTN+CF
A lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber nylon offering excellent thermal stability, chemical resistance, and dimensional accuracy for demanding applications.

Essentium HTN
A high-strength, carbon fiber-filled nylon engineered to replace light-duty aluminum with unmatched stiffness, durability, and printability.

AmideX™ Nylon 6-66 Copolymer
AmideX™ Nylon 6-66 offers exceptional strength, printability, and chemical resistance—ideal for high-performance industrial applications
PEEK - POLYETHER ETHER KETONE

ThermaX™ PEEK
ThermaX™ PEEK delivers ultra-high performance with exceptional heat, chemical, and mechanical resistance now easier to print thanks to its lower extrusion temperature.
ThermaX™ PEEK (PolyEtherEtherKetone) is one of the highest-performance polymers available, offering exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance. Manufactured using a proprietary processing method, this PEEK filament can be extruded at lower temperatures than typical alternatives, making it easier to print while retaining its elite performance properties. With a glass transition temperature of 143°C and a melting point of 343°C, it supports continuous use up to 260°C and even higher for short periods. Inherently flame-resistant (UL94 V-0), ThermaX™ PEEK is ideal for demanding applications across aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, industrial, and chemical processing sectors.

CarbonX™ PEEK+CF10
CarbonX™ PEEK+CF10 combines high-performance PEEK with 10% carbon fiber for exceptional strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance in the most demanding applications.

CarbonX™ PEEK+CF20
CarbonX™ PEEK+CF20 delivers extreme strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance, combining 20% carbon fiber with PEEK for top-tier industrial 3D printing performance.
CarbonX™ PEEK+CF20 is a high-performance carbon fibre reinforced PEEK filament designed for FFF/FDM 3D printing, offering unmatched stiffness, strength, and dimensional stability with 20% high-modulus chopped carbon fibre. Recognised as one of the most advanced thermoplastics, PEEK is relied upon in critical applications like seals, gears, bushings, bearings, and compressor components across aerospace, automotive, defence, semiconductor, and oil and gas industries. CarbonX™ PEEK+CF20 delivers superior mechanical performance at high temperatures, excellent chemical and wear resistance, low thermal expansion, near-zero moisture absorption, and a UL94 V-0 flame and smoke rating—making it ideal for mission-critical parts where reliability is non-negotiable.

FibreX™ PEEK+GF20
FibreX™ PEEK+GF20 combines glass fiber reinforcement with high-performance PEEK to deliver exceptional strength, stability, and chemical resistance for the most demanding industrial applications.

Victrex AM200 PAEK
Victrex AM200 PAEK filament offers nearly PEEK-level performance with a wider processing window for easier printing and superior layer adhesion.
PEKK - POLYETHERKETONEKETONE

ThermaX™ PEKK-C
ThermaX™ PEKK, made from Arkema Kepstan® PEKK, is one of the most advanced materials in the PAEK family, offering outstanding mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance.

ThermaX™ PEKK-A
ThermaX™ PEKK-A offers aerospace-grade strength and thermal performance with easier printability than PEEK—designed for open-source high-temp 3D printers.

CARBONX PEKK-A+CF15
CarbonX™ CF PEKK-A offers easier printability and superior performance over CF-PEEK, combining aerospace-grade strength with high thermal and chemical resistance.
PEI, ULTEM™

ThermaX™ PEI 3D Filament, Made using ULTEM™ 9085 PEI
ULTEM™ 9085 PEI filament delivers aerospace-grade strength, thermal stability, and flame resistance for demanding industrial and engineering applications.

ThermaX™ PEI 3D Filament, Made using ULTEM™ 1010 PEI
ULTEM™ 1010 PEI filament delivers unmatched heat resistance, strength, and precision for high-performance automotive, aerospace, and electronic applications.

CarbonX™ PEI+CF, Made using ULTEM 9085
CarbonX™ PEI+CF pairs ULTEM™ 9085 with aerospace-grade carbon fiber to deliver unmatched strength, heat resistance, and flame retardancy for aerospace, automotive, and electronics applications.

ESSENTIUM 9085
Essentium 9085 is a tough, flame-retardant PEI blend based on ULTEM™ 9085, designed for aerospace-grade strength, thermal stability, and safety compliance.

FIBREX PEI+GF30 MADE USING ULTEM™ 1010
FibreX™ PEI+GF30 is a glass fiber-reinforced ULTEM™ filament offering superior thermal stability, strength, and flame resistance for high-performance applications.

3DXSTAT ESD-PEI made using ULTEM™ 1010
3DXSTAT™ ESD-PEI 1010 offers robust ESD protection and exceptional high-temperature performance using ULTEM™ 1010 for advanced, contamination-sensitive applications.

3DXSTAT ESD-PEI made using ULTEM™ 9085
3DXSTAT™ ESD-PEI 9085 combines ULTEM™ performance with carbon nanotube ESD protection for clean, high-temperature applications in aerospace and electronics.
PSU

ThermaX™ PSU
ThermaX™ PSU outperforms ULTEM™ 9085 in thermal resistance, offering robust strength, chemical durability, and sterilization compatibility for mission-critical parts.
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PPSU
ThermaX™ PPSU
ThermaX™ PPSU sets the bar for thermal, chemical, and impact performance—now accessible for high-demand 3D printing systems.

PPS - POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE

Essentium PPS-CF
Essentium PPS-CF offers the performance of a high-end polymer at a fraction of the cost—perfect for tooling and critical industrial parts.

THERMAX™ PPS
ThermaX™ PPS delivers unmatched chemical resistance and thermal performance—ideal for harsh industrial and electronic environments.
PP - POLYPROPYLENE

CarbonX™ PP+CF
CarbonX™ CF-PP combines lightweight durability, chemical resistance, and printability—engineered for high-performance, low-warp applications.
FLEX

Essentium Duratem
Duratem delivers extreme impact strength, flame resistance, and thermal stability—engineered for aerospace, defense, and demanding industrial applications.
PC - POLYCARBONATE

3DXMAX® PC (Polycarbonate)
High-strength, heat-resistant polycarbonate filament (Tg 147°C) for durable, precise prototypes and end-use parts.

CarbonX™ PC+CF
Carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate filament offering high strength, stiffness, and heat resistance (Tg 147°C) for structural applications.

3DXSTAT ESD-PC
ESD-safe carbon nanotube-reinforced polycarbonate with high heat resistance (Tg 147°C) and tunable surface resistivity for critical electronics and industrial applications.
PCTG - Copolyester

PCTG
Tough, easy-print PCTG with superior surface finish and isotropic strength—ideal for fixtures, tools, and prosthetic check sockets.

MAX-G™ PCTG
MAX-G™ PCTG is a tough, low-shrinkage material that prints like PLA but outperforms PETG—ideal for fixtures, tools, and prosthetics.
MAX-G™ PCTG is a tough, chemically resistant, and easy-to-print material designed for outstanding surface finish and superior impact performance—ideal for use just like PETG, but with enhanced durability. It prints as easily as PLA, has nearly isotropic strength (with no loss in Z-axis), and features a low-moisture absorption rate for reliable results in open-air conditions. MAX-G™ is CNC machinable, UV resistant, and emits very little odor during printing. Its amorphous structure ensures low and uniform shrinkage, making it perfect for precision parts like fixtures, gauges, prosthetic check sockets, and assembly tools. it’s a dependable choice for both industrial and medical applications.

ESD ABS
3DXSTAT™ ESD ABS combines easy printability with consistent ESD protection—an affordable alternative to ABS-ESD7 for industrial-grade parts.

ESD-PLA
ESD-safe PLA filament with reliable static protection and hassle-free desktop 3D printing.
