AM 3DP Material Database
Open access database with material data for AM, supporting computational models for material performance prediction.
Access: Free – Open access as part of the European Materials Modelling Council’s initiatives.
Assessment Score: 75%
Relevance:
High for European manufacturers, given its development under the European Materials Modelling Council.
Accessibility:
Free, but access is restricted to members of the EMMC initiative.
Breadth/Depth:
Covers material performance prediction for AM, but the dataset is less extensive compared to other databases.
Specialisation:
Focused on computational models, which may not suit every manufacturer’s needs.
Materialise Material Database
Catalog of materials (polymers, metals, composites) for AM, compatible with Materialise software and services.
Access: Free and Paid – Some basic material data is freely accessible, but detailed technical data might require using Materialise services or software.
Assessment Score: 30%
Relevance:
Low for general manufacturers, as it is tied to Materialise software and services.
Accessibility:
Free and paid options, with key data requiring Materialise software use.
Breadth/Depth:
Covers materials compatible with Materialise but lacks general AM material coverage.
Specialisation:
Exclusively tied to Materialise, limiting applicability to other platforms.
EOS Material Database
Material database for AM processes on EOS machines, covering metals and polymers.
Access: Free and Paid – Free access to general information on EOS materials; advanced material profiles might require access through EOS systems.
Assessment Score: 55%
Relevance:
Low for manufacturers not using EOS systems, though EOS is widely used in Europe.
Accessibility:
Free for general data; advanced data requires integration with EOS systems.
Breadth/Depth:
Extensive for EOS-specific materials but irrelevant for other machines.
Specialisation:
Focused on EOS machine users, limiting broader adoption.
AM-Platform Material Database
European consortium providing information and databases on materials for various AM technologies.
Website: AM-platform.eu – AM DATABASE
Access: Free – Open access as part of the European AM-Platform initiative.
Assessment Score: 74%
Relevance:
High, as it is a European initiative supporting AM in the region.
Accessibility:
Free, but access is restricted to members of the AM-Platform initiative.
Breadth/Depth:
Provides good coverage of materials and parameters for various AM processes.
Specialisation:
Focused on European manufacturers, making it highly relevant for this region.
Replique Software
Sign up to choose the perfect material for your 3D printing application.
Access: Free – Sign up online for free
Assessment Score: 60%
Relevance:
Medium, as it is available globally, including Europe, but has limited awareness.
Accessibility:
Free, but requires registration, which is a minor barrier.
Breadth/Depth:
Useful for searching material properties but lacks detailed AM-specific data.
Specialisation:
General-purpose material selection tool, not tailored to AM needs.
Global Powder Metallurgy Property Database
Data base focusing on different metal powder compositions and their properties
Website: Global PM Property Database
Access: Free – Requires registration
Assessment Score: 65%
Relevance:
Medium, as it includes Europe but focuses on powder metallurgy rather than broader AM applications.
Accessibility:
Free, though registration is required.
Breadth/Depth:
Detailed for metal powders but lacks broader AM compatibility or machine data.
Specialisation:
Limited to powder metallurgy, with less focus on AM-specific processes.
Total Materia
Access to 540,000+ materials and 25 million property records, including polymers, ceramics, metals, and composites. Features include material identification, cross-referencing, advanced property data, and CAE software integration.
Access: Paid – Subscription-based access with various packages; free trial available.
Assessment Score: 84%
Relevance:
Total Materia provides extensive material data but while it doesn’t specifically focus on additive manufacturing (AM), it provides valuable resources that can aid professionals in this field.
Accessibility:
Subscription-based, with various extra packages. A free trial is available, allowing users to explore its features before committing.
Breadth/Depth:
Comprehensive data is provided, including mechanical and physical properties, stress-strain surveys, and fatigue data.
Specialisation:
Can be used for, but not specifically tailored to AM. It lacks specialised information such as printability characteristics for optimising the AM process.
Senvol Database
Searchable database for AM materials (metals, polymers, ceramics) and machine compatibility, with search filters for material properties.
Access: Free and Paid – Databases are free, but advanced features and data sets are available through a paid subscription.
Assessment Score: 85%
Relevance:
High, as it provides AM material and machine data applicable globally, including the UK and Europe.
Accessibility:
Offers a free tier, with optional paid features for more advanced capabilities.
Breadth/Depth:
Extensive database covering AM materials and machine compatibility.
Specialisation:
General-purpose, not tied to specific software or machines.
Autodesk Netfabb Material Library
Material data tailored for use with Autodesk Netfabb, a software suite widely used in additive manufacturing.
Website: Help | Material Library | Autodesk
Access: Paid – Access to the material library comes with a subscription or purchase of Autodesk Netfabb software.
Assessment Score: 80%
Relevance:
High for Autodesk Netfabb users, which is widely used in AM globally, including the UK and Europe.
Accessibility:
Requires a subscription or purchase of Netfabb software, making it less accessible to non-users.
Breadth/Depth:
Comprehensive material data tailored to Netfabb, with a strong focus on AM applications.
Specialisation:
Highly specialized for Autodesk Netfabb users, limiting its utility for others.