Transparent resin
3D printing material

A transparent SLA resin designed for high-resolution parts, internal flow visualization, and functional parts.

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Left : Varnished – Right : Raw

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Left : Varnished – Right : Raw

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Left : Varnished – Right : Raw

Colors

Finishes

  • Raw
  • Varnished (increased transparency)

Characteristics

Surface Look
Details
Strength
Flexibility
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Transparent Resin Material Guide

What is our transparent resin ?

Our transparent resin is a high-performance photopolymer material designed for applications that require clarity, precision, and fine surface detail. 3D printed using stereolithography (SLA) technology, it offers excellent light transmission combined with high dimensional accuracy, making it ideal for visual prototypes, medical models, fluidic parts, and aesthetic components. After printing, the material can be post-processed with a varnish to achieve varying levels of transparency, from translucent to near-optical clarity, while maintaining good mechanical stability.

What can you do with our transparent resin material ?

Our transparent resin offers excellent optical clarity, precision, and durability, making it a versatile material for a wide range of applications. From industrial components to consumer products, its unique properties allow designers and engineers to explore creative solutions wherever transparency is required. While the possibilities are nearly endless, a few illustrative examples include microfluidic devices, transparent windows in casings, and see-through packaging each demonstrating how the resin can combine functionality with visibility.

Microfluidic

Microfluidic

Ideal for creating precise, clear channels and structures in lab-on-a-chip devices, enabling easy visual monitoring of fluids and reactions.

Transparent screen casing

Transparent casing

Perfect for producing see-through sections or windows in otherwise opaque enclosures, allowing users to view internal components without opening the device.

Transparent packaging

Suitable for protective packaging that showcases the product inside, combining durability with full visibility for marketing or inspection purposes.

Beyond its optical clarity, this material also offers strong mechanical performance, making it well suited for durable, long-lasting finished products. With high tensile and flexural strength, good stiffness, and reliable impact resistance, it can withstand mechanical stresses encountered in real-world use. These properties make the transparent resin not only visually appealing, but also a robust choice for functional parts designed to perform over time.

How is transparency measured ?

The transparency of the material is directly influenced by part thickness: as thickness increases, light transmission decreases. For example, at a thickness of 2 mm, the material achieves a light transmission of approximately 85%, while at 10 mm thickness, light transmission is reduced to around 59%. This relationship should be taken into account during design to balance transparency requirements with structural needs.*

Light transmission @ 2mm = 85%
Light transmission @ 10mm = 59%

*Disclaimer:
The light transmission values provided are indicative only and are based on data supplied by the material manufacturer. These values have not been independently tested or validated by Sculpteo and may vary depending on part geometry, surface finish, and processing conditions. Please refer to the TDS in the Technical Specifications tab.

Pricing​

The printing price of your design is calculated automatically the moment it is uploaded. As you modify your object (changing material, finishing, size, using batch control or hollowing feature, etc.) you will note that the price changes automatically. The pricing is based on a series of factors, including total volume, object size, and bounding box – to name a few.

Keep in mind that adding finishing will extend the processing time. The estimated shipping time is also calculated automatically as the object is uploaded and each time you make a modification on it. Delivery time should be added to processing time.

For more information, check our pricing page.

What is the 3D printing process for our Transparent resin?

Our transparent resin is printed using SLA (Stereolithography) technology. This process relies on a UV laser that selectively cures liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer, solidifying it with high precision. SLA is particularly well suited for transparent materials, as it produces parts with fine details, smooth surfaces, and excellent optical clarity, making it ideal for both functional and visual applications.

What are the finishing options available for our transparent resin ?

The available finishing for our transparent resin are : 

  • Raw: It has a good level of clarity (see above), and is the most competitive product.
  • Varnished: A transparent varnish is applied to the part to enhance its clarity. Please note that, due to the nature of this finish (sprayed onto the exterior), some internal features may not be accessible for coating..

Standard layer thickness: 100 µm

Accuracy: ±0.2% (with a lower limit of ±0.2 mm)

200 x 125 x 210 mm

Minimum wall thickness 0.8mm – With a 1:6 ratio

Minimum height and width details

Embossed: 0.3 mm

 

Engraved: 0.3 mm

Enclosed parts? Not recommended

Interlocking parts? Not recommended

Assembly? No

ValueMethod
Ultimate Tensile Strength51 MPaASTM D638-14
Tensile Modulus2575 MPaASTM D638-14
Elongation at Break10%ASTM D638-14
Flexural Strength92 MPaASTM D790-15
Flexural Modulus2450 MPaASTM D790-15
Notched Izod29 J/mASTM D4812-11
Heat Deflection Temperature at 0.45 MPa56 °CASTM D648-16

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Transparent Resin

Sculpteo’s transparent resin is an SLA material for clear, detailed parts, ideal for visual prototypes, medical models, and transparent components.