CPE (co-polyester) materials are chemical resistant, tough, and demonstrate good dimensional stability. It is a preferred choice for both functional prototypes and mechanical parts. While both CPE and CPE+ provide similar performance characteristics, CPE+ provides the added benefit of higher temperature resistance and increased impact strength.

Reasons to choose UltiMaker CPE Family

• Excellent chemical resistance
• Excellent toughness and dimensional stability
• Good inter-layer adhesion, especially when using the Advanced Printing Kit
• Low levels of ultrafine particles (UFPs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• Ideal for short run manufacturing and functional prototypes
• Transparent filament option available

Differences between UltiMaker CPE and CPE+

• CPE is available in a wide range of colors to choose from, including grayscale for more professional looking models
• CPE’s tensile and flexural strength are higher, whilst CPE+ is formulated to be up to 10 times tougher
• CPE+ features a temperature resistance of up to 100℃, while CPE is only resistant up to 70℃
• CPE has a better build plate adhesion than CPE+, but this can be helped by using the adhesion stickers supplied in the Advanced 3D Printing Kit