Formlabs Nylon 12 Powder Series
Formlabs Nylon 12 Powder Series
▶ Why choose Nylon 12 Powder?
Nylon 12 Powder is a general-purpose, versatile, and biocompatible material that enables high-detail resolution and excellent dimensional accuracy.
As the material of choice for SLS 3D printing, it is ideal for functional prototyping and final production of complex assemblies and durable parts with high environmental stability.

Nylon 12 Powder offers high tensile strength and environmental stability for manufacturing complex assemblies and durable parts with very low water absorption.
Versatile Prototyping
Nylon 12 Powder is a high-performance thermoplastic suitable for a wide range of functional prototypes.
Dimensional Accuracy
Print high-accuracy parts and complex assemblies with extremely low creep.
Economical Refresh Rate
Print with up to 70% recycled powder to maximize material utilization.
Environmental Stability
Nylon 12 Powder prints have very low water absorption and are resistant to light, heat, and chemicals.

Nylon 12 Powder can be used for functional prototyping and final production of complex assemblies and durable parts.
High-performance prototyping
Small batch production
Permanent fixtures, jigs, and tools
Biocompatible, sterilizable parts*
* Material properties may vary depending on part design and manufacturing process. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to validate that printed parts are suitable for their intended use.

As the material of choice for SLS 3D printing, it is ideal for functional prototyping and final production of complex assemblies and durable parts with high environmental stability.

Nylon 12 Powder offers high tensile strength and environmental stability for manufacturing complex assemblies and durable parts with very low water absorption.
Versatile Prototyping
Nylon 12 Powder is a high-performance thermoplastic suitable for a wide range of functional prototypes.
Dimensional Accuracy
Print high-accuracy parts and complex assemblies with extremely low creep.
Economical Refresh Rate
Print with up to 70% recycled powder to maximize material utilization.
Environmental Stability
Nylon 12 Powder prints have very low water absorption and are resistant to light, heat, and chemicals.

Nylon 12 Powder can be used for functional prototyping and final production of complex assemblies and durable parts.
High-performance prototyping
Small batch production
Permanent fixtures, jigs, and tools
Biocompatible, sterilizable parts*
* Material properties may vary depending on part design and manufacturing process. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to validate that printed parts are suitable for their intended use.

▶ Why choose Nylon 12 Flexible Powder?
Nylon 12 Flexible Powder boasts the best refresh rate among nylon powders of its class, high ductility, and excellent dimensional accuracy, enabling precise printing throughout the entire build chamber.
Suitable for prototyping and small-batch production, it produces durable parts with less warping and higher strength.

Using Fuse 1+ 30W with Nylon 12 Flexible Powder produces parts with high ductility and dimensional accuracy.
Class-leading Benefits
Recover up to 80% of powder per build, offering the best sustainability and economics among nylon powders.
High Ductility
More than 50% increase in ductility compared to Nylon 12 Powder, suitable for less brittle parts.
Dimensional Accuracy
Produce parts with less warping throughout the entire build chamber.
Reusability
A 20% refresh rate makes it easy to utilize all unsintered powder from previous prints, reducing the cost per part.

Choose Nylon 12 Flexible Powder for dimensionally accurate, highly ductile functional prototypes and end-use parts with reduced warping.
High-performance, impact-resistant prototypes and end-use components
Parts requiring ductility; for example: snap-fits, ratchets, hinges
Long, thin parts prone to deformation

Suitable for prototyping and small-batch production, it produces durable parts with less warping and higher strength.

Using Fuse 1+ 30W with Nylon 12 Flexible Powder produces parts with high ductility and dimensional accuracy.
Class-leading Benefits
Recover up to 80% of powder per build, offering the best sustainability and economics among nylon powders.
High Ductility
More than 50% increase in ductility compared to Nylon 12 Powder, suitable for less brittle parts.
Dimensional Accuracy
Produce parts with less warping throughout the entire build chamber.
Reusability
A 20% refresh rate makes it easy to utilize all unsintered powder from previous prints, reducing the cost per part.

Choose Nylon 12 Flexible Powder for dimensionally accurate, highly ductile functional prototypes and end-use parts with reduced warping.
High-performance, impact-resistant prototypes and end-use components
Parts requiring ductility; for example: snap-fits, ratchets, hinges
Long, thin parts prone to deformation

▶ Why choose Nylon 12 GF Powder?
Nylon 12 GF Powder is a glass fiber-reinforced, biocompatible material with increased stiffness and heat resistance, suitable for demanding industrial environments.
Choose this material for manufacturing high-stiffness functional prototypes or end-use parts, especially for applications requiring extremely high structural rigidity and thermal stability.

Nylon 12 GF Powder is suitable for producing high-performance functional prototypes or robust, durable end-use parts that require dimensional stability.
High Stiffness
Produce end-use parts that need to withstand continuous loads.
Heat Resistance
Maintain dimensionally stable prints at high temperatures.
Dimensional Accuracy
A high-accuracy, low-warp material.
Environmental Stability
Nylon 12 GF Powder prints have very low water absorption and are resistant to light, heat, and chemicals.

Nylon 12 GF Powder, with its high modulus and thermal stability, is a high-performance alternative for manufacturing composite functional verification prototypes or stable end-use components that can withstand demanding conditions.
Strong and durable fixtures, tooling, and replacement parts
Small-batch enclosures and equipment
Parts subjected to continuous loads
High-temperature applications

Choose this material for manufacturing high-stiffness functional prototypes or end-use parts, especially for applications requiring extremely high structural rigidity and thermal stability.

Nylon 12 GF Powder is suitable for producing high-performance functional prototypes or robust, durable end-use parts that require dimensional stability.
High Stiffness
Produce end-use parts that need to withstand continuous loads.
Heat Resistance
Maintain dimensionally stable prints at high temperatures.
Dimensional Accuracy
A high-accuracy, low-warp material.
Environmental Stability
Nylon 12 GF Powder prints have very low water absorption and are resistant to light, heat, and chemicals.

Nylon 12 GF Powder, with its high modulus and thermal stability, is a high-performance alternative for manufacturing composite functional verification prototypes or stable end-use components that can withstand demanding conditions.
Strong and durable fixtures, tooling, and replacement parts
Small-batch enclosures and equipment
Parts subjected to continuous loads
High-temperature applications

▶ Why choose Nylon 12 White Powder?
Nylon 12 White Powder offers all the excellent properties of general-purpose, biocompatible Nylon 12 Powder, with the added customization of white parts.
It can be used to create high-contrast, highly detailed medical devices and models, or functional prototypes that can be easily dyed to suit different applications.
Nylon 12 White Powder provides a clean, professional finish, with a color and texture closer to MJF-produced parts than traditional SLS printed parts.
Gain all the advantages of general-purpose Nylon 12 Powder, with the enhanced customizability of white SLS parts.
White Finish
High-contrast parts with a crisp, clean white appearance.
Lasting Aesthetics
A textured surface that resists scratches and wear, maintaining a lasting aesthetic.
Multiple Advantages
This is a high-performance thermoplastic with excellent dimensional accuracy, suitable for manufacturing intricate and complex parts.
It can be used to produce prototypes and end-use parts that align with brand aesthetics, and it is easily dyeable for a rich range of color options.
Biocompatibility
White is the industry standard color for medical devices and guides. Samples printed with Nylon 12 White Powder have been evaluated for biocompatibility according to ISO standards. Refer to the technical data sheet for detailed results.

Choose Nylon 12 White Powder for functional prototyping and final production of high-contrast, highly detailed white parts.
These parts can be dyed to custom colors to match brand aesthetics.
Branded, aesthetically similar prototypes
Biocompatible medical devices and models
Small-batch, end-use components
Strong, chemical-resistant fixtures, tools, and tooling

It can be used to create high-contrast, highly detailed medical devices and models, or functional prototypes that can be easily dyed to suit different applications.
Nylon 12 White Powder provides a clean, professional finish, with a color and texture closer to MJF-produced parts than traditional SLS printed parts.
Gain all the advantages of general-purpose Nylon 12 Powder, with the enhanced customizability of white SLS parts.
White Finish
High-contrast parts with a crisp, clean white appearance.
Lasting Aesthetics
A textured surface that resists scratches and wear, maintaining a lasting aesthetic.
Multiple Advantages
This is a high-performance thermoplastic with excellent dimensional accuracy, suitable for manufacturing intricate and complex parts.
It can be used to produce prototypes and end-use parts that align with brand aesthetics, and it is easily dyeable for a rich range of color options.
Biocompatibility
White is the industry standard color for medical devices and guides. Samples printed with Nylon 12 White Powder have been evaluated for biocompatibility according to ISO standards. Refer to the technical data sheet for detailed results.

Choose Nylon 12 White Powder for functional prototyping and final production of high-contrast, highly detailed white parts.
These parts can be dyed to custom colors to match brand aesthetics.
Branded, aesthetically similar prototypes
Biocompatible medical devices and models
Small-batch, end-use components
Strong, chemical-resistant fixtures, tools, and tooling

Product Specifications
| Material | Nylon 12 (Recommended) |
Nylon 12 Tough | Nylon 12 White | Nylon 11 | Nylon 12 GF | Nylon 11 CF | TPU 90A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Print Environment | Air | Air | Nitrogen* | Nitrogen** | Air | Nitrogen | Air |
| Powder Refresh Rate | 30% | 20% | 30% | 30% | 50% | 30% | 20% |
| Compatible Printers | Fuse 1 Fuse 1+ 30W |
Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1 Fuse 1+ 30W |
Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1 Fuse 1+ 30W |
| Dimensional Accuracy | Best | Best | Good | Good | Best | Good | Average |
| Surface Finish | Best | Good | Good | Good | Best | Good | Average |
| Print Speed | Best | Good | Average | Average | Average | Average | Good |
| Detail Resolution | Best | Best | Good | Average | Average | Average | Good |
| Tall, Thin Parts | Best | Best | Best | Average | Good | Good | Average |
| Large Cross-Sectional Parts | Good | Best | Good | Average | Good | Good | Average |




