Filament-based 3D printers spent a long time at the developmental forefront for hobbyists, but resin-based printers have absolutely done a lot of catching up, and so have the resins they use. It used to be broadly true that resin prints looked great but were brittle, but that’s really not the case anymore.
A bigger variety of resins and properties are available to hobbyists than ever before, so if that’s what’s been keeping you away, it’s maybe time for another look. There are tough resins, there are stiff resins, there are heat-resistant resins, and more. Some make casting easy, and some are even flexible. If your part or application needs a particular property, there is probably a resin for it out there.
What is Available?
Resins can be purchased direct from printer manufacturers (like Elegoo, Anycubic, Phrozen 3D, Prusa, Peopoly, and more) and some manufacturers (like Siraya Tech or Monocure 3D) do not make printers, but specialize in resins that work with them.
Resins generally come in a few broad categories, and I’ll briefly discuss each.
Tough / Durable
Tough resins tend to be durable in the sense that they offer some impact resistance and wear resistance, and do not shatter when they break. “ABS-like” is a term commonly used by manufacturers for resins that aim for these properti ..
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