| Thermoplastic polymer | PE | Light weight, corrosion resistance, easy processing | Prototyping, packaging, household goods | 
|  | PP | Light weight, chemical resistance, moderate stiffness | Containers, auto parts, household items | 
|  | PET | High strength, high temperature resistance, chemical resistance | Engineering parts, automotive parts, medical equipment | 
|  | PC | High strength, high temperature resistance, transparent | Optical parts, electronic equipment, medical instruments | 
|  | PA | High strength, wear resistance, chemical corrosion resistance | Engineering parts, mechanical parts, automotive parts | 
| Thermosetting resin | PMMA | Transparent, high hardness, good optical properties | Optical lenses, decorations, medical instruments | 
|  | PETG | Impact resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, easy processing | Parts, containers, electronic housings | 
|  | PF | High temperature resistance, wear resistance, good insulation | Electrical parts, insulation materials, auto parts | 
| Metal | Aluminum | Light weight, high strength, good thermal conductivity | Aerospace, automotive, electronic devices | 
|  | Stainless Steel | Corrosion resistance, high strength, high temperature resistance | Automotive parts, medical devices, industrial parts | 
|  | Titanium | High strength, light weight, good biocompatibility | Medical implants, aerospace, automotive parts | 
|  | Nickel Alloy | High temperature resistance, oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance | Aerospace, petrochemical, nuclear energy | 
| Other special materials | Composite | Combined with resin and fiber reinforced materials, high strength and light weight | Aerospace, sports equipment, auto parts | 
|  | Bioprinting | Good biocompatibility for bioprinting and biomedical applications | Biomedical, bioprinting, medical devices |