DSM Somos Stereolithography Resins

ART: Proud Distributor of DSM Somos Stereolithography Resins


Applied Rapid Technologies and DSM Somos; partnering to provide you with the finest stereolithography resins available. As an authorized distributor of Somos SL resins, ART is also a long-time user of these superior stereolithography products. From setting up and tweaking build styles, to optimizing parameters, to trouble-shooting build failure—our first-hand experience with these high-performance resins gives you a strong advantage.

As your first-line of support, our knowledge of such resin related issues as new vat fills, style setups and blade gap adjustments will take the mystery out of your stereolithography process. You will also have full access to DSM Somos Technical Support via their TS-Fast system.

DSM Somos Resin Selector Guide


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Somos NeXt LV Grey
Uses: Resistant to fracture and cracking, good water resistant and thermal properties, SL accuracy.
Description: ABS-Like, Grey color.
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ProtoCast 19000 Series
Uses: Antimony-free, ideal for investment casting patterns with extremely low ash content.
Description: Clear/Peach color.
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ProtoGen 18000 Series
Uses: General purpose, ideal for accuracy, High water and moisture resistance.
Description: ABS-like, Translucent and White color.
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Download Data Sheet for 18420 (white)


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NanoTool
Uses: Ideal for wind tunnel applications and tooling including injection molding.
Description: Ceramic loaded resin with high Flex Modulus and high heat deflection, Beige color.
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NanoForm 15000 Series
Uses: Highly accurate, high temperature, low water absorption; Ideal for vacuum form tooling.
Description: Ceramic loaded resin with high Flex Modulus and high heat
deflection, Grey color.
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14000 Series
Uses: General Purpose resin with extremely high water and moisture resistance.
Description: ABS-like resin, white color.
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ProtoTherm 12000 Series
Uses: Ideal for High Heat Applications and often used for wind tunnel models.
Description: Red color.
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Watershed 11000 Series
Uses: General Purpose, extremely high water and moisture resistance. Used extensively for QuickCast patterns.
Description: Clear color.
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WaterClear Ultra 10000 Series
Uses: General Purpose, highly accurate.
Description: Clear color.
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Polypropylene-like 9000 Series
Uses: Ideal for snap fit applications.
Description: White or Translucent color.
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Polyethylene-like 8000 Series
Uses: Ideal for snap fit applications and flexible parts.
Description: Translucent color.
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