Elegoo has expanded its materials portfolio with a Fiber-Reinforced Filament Series designed to give desktop FDM printers the strength and thermal stability typically reserved for industrial machines. The line debuts with three grades: Carbon Fiber-Reinforced PETG (PETG-CF), Glass Fiber-Reinforced PETG (PETG-GF), and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced High-Temperature Nylon (PAHT-CF). Pricing starts at $9.99 for a 0.5-kg spool, positioning the composites well below the category’s usual cost barrier.
PETG-CF combines PETG’s impact toughness with carbon fiber’s rigidity, yielding a matte, low-gloss finish that hides layer lines—suited to fixtures, lightweight brackets and outdoor gear. PETG-GF swaps carbon for glass fiber, adding hardness and electrical insulation for applications such as motor housings, tooling jigs and abrasion-resistant terminals. The flagship PAHT-CF pairs carbon fiber with a high-temperature nylon capable of withstanding 194 °C, making it a candidate for engine‐bay components, bearings and other metal-replacement parts.
Elegoo founder and CEO Chris Hong said the launch addresses survey findings that many hobbyists avoid reinforced filaments due to unfamiliarity and price. “Consumer 3D printing goes beyond toys,” Hong noted, adding that the company plans additional variants based on user feedback.
All three materials are formulated for standard 0.4 mm nozzles rated for abrasives and are compatible with Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon and other open-material printers. The company provides drying, nozzle and bed-temperature profiles to help newcomers achieve reliable prints without industrial equipment.