Efficient, Durable, and Sustainable: The Core Strengths of Standard PLA Filament

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

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In the world of rapid prototyping and functional testing, speed and quality don’t have to be a trade-off.


NextShapes Standard PLA filament delivers stable, high-performance, and sustainable results, making it a trusted core material for designers, educators, and manufacturing teams alike. Whether used for engineering prototypes, educational models, or product validation, it offers outstanding print speed and mechanical strength — turning ideas into precise physical forms.

 

 

 

 

High-Speed Printing Without Compromising Precision

 

    

With excellent melt flow and thermal stability, Standard PLA enables high-speed printing while preserving fine detail. Its strong layer adhesion under high-temperature extrusion ensures crisp edges and solid structures, even during fast movements or large-scale builds.

 

“We want engineers to be able to complete a reliable prototype in a short period of time without sacrificing quality for speed,” said the technical lead at nextshapes.

 

This makes Standard PLA an ideal choice for rapid design validation and classroom demonstrations, empowering designers and students to complete high-quality prints in limited time.

 

 

Designed for a Sustainable Future

 

Compared to conventional PLA, Standard PLA has been molecularly optimized for higher tensile strength and surface hardness, allowing it to withstand repeated assembly and light mechanical stress. The printed parts not only look smooth and professional but also feel close to industrial-grade prototypes.

 

Property Description ASTMMethod MattePLA
Tensile Strength ASTMD 638M 54.3MPa
Tensile Modulus ASTMD 638M 2609.3MPa
Elongation at Break ASTMD 638M 5-8%
Flexural Strength ASTMD 790 79.9MPa
Flexural Modulus ASTMD 790 2190.8MPa
Izod impact(Notched) ASTMD 256 35J/m
Water Absorption ASTMD 570 01-0.3 %
Hardness(Shore D) ASTMD 2241 81.5D
Heat DeflectionTemperature Easy method 55°C
Shrinkage Rate

Measure the size expansion and

contraction in the XY direction

X:-0.2%
Y:-0.2%

 

“During functional testing, our parts no longer failed due to brittleness. This significantly improved our validation efficiency,”shared a design team that regularly uses NextShapes materials.

 

Its excellent dimensional stability makes complex prints more reliable, especially for precise assemblies or components requiring embedded parts.

 

 

Designed for a Sustainable Future

 

As a material brand committed to sustainable manufacturing, NextShapes balances performance with environmental responsibility.


Standard PLA is derived from bio-based polylactic acid and can biodegrade under specific industrial conditions, helping reduce material waste.

 

This makes it suitable not only for education and R&D environments but also for companies moving toward greener production methods.


It’s compatible with a wide range of mainstream FDM printers, ensuring accessible, reliable performance for users across industries.

 

 

 

 

Bringing Ideas to Life — Faster, Stronger, and Greener

 

At NextShapes, we believe every innovation should be built on efficiency and responsibility.


Standard PLA is more than just a filament — it’s a tool that empowers creators and manufacturers to achieve faster production and explore sustainable design possibilities.

 

With its high-speed printability, impressive strength, and biodegradable nature, Standard PLA is setting a new standard for the next generation of 3D printing materials.