PLA

• Strong tensile strength and moderate rigidity
• Naturally brittle; not ideal for high-impact applications
• Withstands moderate operating temperatures up to 50°C
• Low resistance to humidity and UV exposure
• Dimensional tolerance: ±0.15 mm per 100 mm
• Tensile Strength at Yield: 70 MPa
• Tensile Modulus: 3120 MPa
• Melting Temperature: 115°C ± 35°C

PLA is versatile for a variety of non-industrial and light-duty applications, ideal for prototypes, decorative items, and functional parts where extreme durability isn’t required. Examples include:

• Prototyping and Design Validation: Useful for creating early-stage prototypes to visualise designs and check fit and form before mass production.
• Educational Models: Commonly used in educational settings for creating anatomical models, geographical relief maps, or architectural concepts.
• Personal Accessories: Jewellery, keychains, and custom phone cases made with PLA are lightweight, customisable, and affordable.
• Home Decor: Decorative items such as planters, small sculptures, and other personalised home accessories.
• Toy Prototypes and Custom Figurines: PLA’s fine detail resolution makes it a good choice for small batch toys, collectibles, and figurine models.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions: With its biodegradability, PLA can be used to create custom packaging prototypes and eco-friendly promotional items.

• Education: Academic models, teaching aids, and STEM project prototypes.
• Art and Design: Used by artists and designers for creating display pieces and prototype sculptures.
• Consumer Goods: Suitable for small-run manufacturing of consumer items, such as personalised household items.
• Marketing and Advertising: Customised display items, branded give-aways, and mock-ups for trade shows.