With over a decade of experience in additive manufacturing, Kevin drives the success of Stratasys Direct’s 3D printing services portfolio, shaping material strategies, optimizing product sales, and enhancing customer experience through e-commerce platforms. He has expertise in powder bed fusion technologies like SLS, SAF, and MJF, contributing to material development and process innovations in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods. Kevin holds both a BS and an MSE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and is an active speaker at industry conferences like AMUG and RAPID + TCT.
For years, product development and engineers have faced been forced into an unnecessary compromise: Choose between high-detail, visually stunning prototypes perfect for form and fit evaluations, or robust, functional parts capable of enduring rigorous testing. Rarely could one achieve both ... until now.
ToughONE is a high strength 3D printing material and high-performance PolyJet resin that breaks through the dilemma between looks and functionality. With properties closer to a thermoplastic like ABS, it bridges the gap, delivering unparalleled visual realism and fine detail with the strength and durability of engineering-grade thermoplastics. ToughONE opens the door to truly functional prototypes that have incredible surface finish and resolution that comes with PolyJet printing—making it one of the most durable 3D printing materials available today.
What sets ToughONE apart from the other PolyJet resins is its functional performance. It offers superior impact resistance, which is an order of magnitude better than any previous Polyjet resin —making it a durable 3D printing material you can rely on. It also allows for the creation of parts that are not brittle and can be drilled, tapped, and handled without fear of cracking. ToughONE’s unnotched impact strength is truly comparative to other known thermoplastics, making it the toughest resin for 3D printing in its class. Below is a comparison of unnotched impact strength between ToughONE, FDM Nylon12, and FDM ABS-M30. ToughONE falls in between these two materials that are known and heavily used for their excellent impact resistance.
PolyJet technology is known for its hyper-realistic printing abilities, including layer thickness as fine as 14 microns, full-color, transparency, and multi-material printing. Historically, this level of detail came with a fragility that made functional testing difficult.
ToughONE changes that by allowing you to combine PolyJet's fine surface resolution with the durability needed for functional tests of tight-fitting parts with fine grooves and textures. It’s a tough 3D printing resin that lets you perform stress tests on a high-resolution prototype without worrying about damaging critical features—perfect for those needing the most durable resin for 3D printing without sacrificing visual quality.
With ToughONE, you can now confidently create functional prototypes for applications that were previously off-limits to PolyJet. These include:
Test the real engagement forces of clips and latches without switching to other additive technologies or injection molding, using a strong resin for 3D printing that withstands repeated testing.
Print multimaterial assemblies with both rigid and flexible sections, leveraging ToughONE’s rigid properties for the body & PolyJet’s overmolding capabilities for sealing—ideal for durable resin 3D printing applications in consumer products.
Combine the fine surface resolution of PolyJet with durability, allowing functional tests of tight-fitting parts with fine grooves and textures, using one of the most durable resins for 3D printing available today.
You can easily access the full capabilities of this material even if you don’t have a printer. Stratasys Direct’s team of experienced engineers and manufacturing specialists are here to help you leverage ToughOne’s superior impact resistance, flexibility, and high-detail capabilities on your next project.
See for yourself by requesting a sample of ToughOne. When you’re ready with your next prototype, get an instant quote using ToughOne material.
