3Dresyn PC-like, Polycarbonate like

Tough high-impact biocompatible 3D printing resin with polycarbonate (PC-like) mechanical behaviour and excellent optical clarity.

Product description

3Dresyn® PC-like is a high-performance photopolymer engineered to replicate the mechanical behaviour of polycarbonate, offering high impact resistance, toughness and good stiffness. The material provides excellent optical clarity with minimal yellowing and incorporates bio-based content from renewable sources. Compared to conventional polycarbonate, it presents a lower glass transition temperature while maintaining strong mechanical performance. It is available in HV (higher mechanical performance) and LV (lower viscosity) versions for compatibility with SLA, DLP and LCD printing systems.

Intended use

Intended for professional use in vat photopolymerization (SLA, DLP and LCD) additive manufacturing.
Final suitability of printed parts must be validated by the user according to the specific application, processing conditions and applicable regulatory requirements.

Typical applications

• Impact-resistant engineering components
• Transparent housings and protective covers
• Functional prototypes requiring toughness and clarity
• Mechanical parts under dynamic loading
• Biomedical and technical components requiring high toughness

Material properties & test methods

Mechanical properties

• Flexural strength (break): <55 MPa (typical) (ISO 178)
• Tensile strength: <55 MPa (typical) (ISO 527-1 / ISO 527-2)
• Young’s modulus: 1.0–1.4 GPa (typical) (ISO 527-1 / ISO 527-2)
• Elongation at break: <40% (typical) (ISO 527-1 / ISO 527-2)
• Impact resistance (Notched Izod): >70 J/m (typical) (ISO 180)
• Shore hardness: D70 (ISO 868)

Thermal properties

• Glass transition temperature (Tg): >45 °C (typical)
• Note: lower than conventional polycarbonate (Tg ~147 °C)

Physical properties

• Color: clear, non-yellowing unless color is added
• Density: ~1.0–1.1 g/cm³ (typical)
• Water absorption: ultra low (ULWA, hydrophobic behaviour)
• Bio-based content: >15% from renewable sources
• Shrinkage: very low (typical)

Biocompatibility & regulatory framework

• Biocompatible formulation platform
• Non-cytotoxic under validated conditions
• Biocompatibility must be evaluated on the final printed and post-processed device according to ISO 10993
• Manufacturing aligned with ISO 13485 quality management systems
• Organo-tin free formulation

Testing & processing disclaimer
Material properties are measured on printed and post-processed specimens and may vary depending on the selected material version, printer type, printing parameters, build orientation, post-curing conditions and test specimen preparation. Reported values are indicative and provided for reference only.

Printing & processing guidelines

• Printing technologies: SLA, DLP and LCD
• Wavelength range: 385–405 nm
• Compatible with open-parameter vat photopolymerization systems
• LV (~<10,000 cP @ 25 °C): optimized for unheated printers or ambient temperatures below ~25 °C
• HV (~higher viscosity): optimized for heated systems and improved mechanical performance
• Follow 3Dresyns IFU for exposure, washing and post-curing to achieve target properties

Product units

• Available units: 500 g, 1,000 g

Why choose 3Dresyn® PC-like

• Polycarbonate-like high impact resistance and toughness
• Good stiffness with controlled flexibility
• Excellent optical clarity with minimal yellowing
• Bio-based content from renewable sources
• Ultra low water absorption (ULWA) and hydrophobic behaviour
• Very low shrinkage and good dimensional stability
• Organo-tin free formulation
• Available in LV and HV versions for broader processing flexibility
• Open-system compatibility (385–405 nm) across SLA/DLP/LCD workflows

Document reference: TDS-PC-LIKE-EN | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: March 2026