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The most common sorts of materials used for additive manufacturing.
| Metallic | Ceramic | Polymeric Base |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium | Alumina | Nylon |
| Aluminum | Zircon dioxide | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Stainless steel | Hydroxyapatite | Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) |
| Copper | Titanium oxide | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) |
| Inconel | Tri-calcium phosphate | Polylactic acid (PLA) |
| Gold/Platinum | Bio-glass | Composite PLA–wood fibers (Timberfill®) |
