PROTIQ Material Finder

Discover the ideal material for each of your projects quickly and easily with the PROTIQ Material Finder. Our comprehensive database allows you to select exactly the right material from a wide range of options using precise filters – efficiently and user-friendly.

Always find the right material for your application

In the world of industrial manufacturing, selecting the right material is critical to the success of your project. PROTIQ Marketplace understands this need and has developed the Material Finder to provide you with a precise, fast and effective way to find exactly the right material for your specific needs from our extensive material database.

Intelligent filters for precise results

Our Material Finder in the regular ordering process uses advanced filtering features that allow you to refine your material selection and ensure you find exactly the materials that meet your requirements. These filters are intuitively designed to assist you at every step of the ordering process.

Some of the selection options are:

  • Material group: plastic, metal, ceramic or glass after all? Here you can narrow down the results to these groups.
  • Manufacturing process: Depending on your project, different manufacturing processes may be required. Our Material Finder allows you to select the process that best suits your design requirements, be it binder jetting, selective laser sintering or vacuum casting.
  • Material properties: This tab is the real heart of our Material Finder: narrow down the materials by technical properties such as tensile strength, elongation at break, melting point or transparency. The precise filtering helps you to select only materials from the database that meet the specific requirements of your project.
  • Merchants: Only select materials from suppliers whose quality ratings and certifications match your project. You also have the option of only displaying suppliers with certain shipping options or from certain regions.

Simplicity and efficiency in the ordering process

With PROTIQ's Material Finder, you don't have to wade through complex data sheets or countless material options. Simply upload your component and specify your requirements. The Material Finder will then present you with a list of materials that exactly match your specifications. This process not only speeds up your search time considerably, but also improves the accuracy of your material selection.

By using our filter functions, we ensure that every step in the ordering process is optimized so that you can easily find the right material. This means less effort for you and more time for what really counts – the realization of your projects.

Advantages and features of the Material Finder

The PROTIQ Material Finder is more than just a search tool - it is a comprehensive solution designed to maximize your project efficiency and ensure the high quality of your end products. Discover the key benefits and features that make the Material Finder an indispensable tool.


Customized selection

Thanks to the sophisticated filter functions in our ordering process, you can tailor the search to your exact needs. Whether it's the choice of manufacturing process, the technical properties of the material or the specific requirements of your industry, the Material Finder adapts flexibly:
Filter by manufacturing process: Direct selection options for the process that best suits your product requirements.
Adaptation to technical requirements: Filter materials according to specific technical criteria such as tensile strength, elongation at break or their melting point.

Time saving

The Material Finder significantly reduces the time required to search for and select the right material:
Fast and effective material selection: The intelligent filter functions give you immediate results that match your specifications.
Save function for favorites: Save favorite materials and suppliers to speed up future orders. Prior login is required for this.

Quality Assurance

Use the Material Finder to ensure that every material you select meets the highest quality standards:
Detailed material data sheets: in our ordering process, you have access to comprehensive information on each material to help you make an informed decision.
Supplier ratings: Use customer reviews and certifications to ensure supplier quality and reliability.

Variety of choice

The PROTIQ Marketplace offers a wide range of materials and manufacturing processes, made easily accessible through the Material Finder:
Access to a global supplier base: choose from over 40 qualified suppliers offering a variety of manufacturing processes and materials.
Constantly updated material database: Our database is regularly expanded and updated to include the latest materials and technologies.

New possibilities for your projects

The Material Finder opens up new ways to realize innovative projects:
Optimize design and production: use the advanced filters to find materials that support your design-in vision and improve production efficiency. In our material database, you will also find materials that were previously not on your radar.
Adaptability to market changes: Respond quickly to new market trends and technological developments with access to the latest materials and processes.

Application examples of the PROTIQ Material Finder

Accelerated prototype development in the automotive sector

Imagine an automotive manufacturer that needs to quickly produce multiple prototypes for newly developed vehicle components. The Material Finder could help to efficiently select materials that meet both the required mechanical properties and specific manufacturing requirements. The intelligent filter function enables the rapid identification of suitable high-performance plastics and specialized metal alloys, ideal for prototyping, which significantly reduces development time.


Cost reduction in the aerospace industry

A supplier in the aerospace industry could use the Material Finder to find ways to reduce production costs without compromising high quality standards. Filtering by tensile strength and heat resistance could play a crucial role in identifying alternative, lower cost materials that meet the required specifications, allowing for significant cost reductions. Suppliers that have the required certifications can also be quickly filtered out with the Material Finder.


Customized solutions for medical devices

A medical device manufacturer could use the Material Finder to find specific biocompatible materials for the production of innovative orthopaedic implants. The precise filtering options would allow the company to quickly identify optimal materials that offer both strict medical standards and the necessary physical properties such as strength and biocompatibility.


Increasing efficiency in small batch production of jewelry

A small business specializing in custom jewelry could use Material Finder to increase the efficiency of its small batch production. The ability to quickly and easily find the best materials for specific design requirements would allow the company to shorten production times and offer customized, high-quality products more efficiently. The filters based on aesthetic criteria such as color and minimum wall thickness could help to precisely meet customer requirements.

Your access to our material database

With access to a very wide range of materials, ranging from standard plastics to advanced metal alloys and specialty materials, the PROTIQ Marketplace offers everything you need to realize your manufacturing projects. You can easily use our Material Finder in the regular ordering process, directly in the material selection.

Extensive material database

Our material database includes a large number of entries and is constantly being expanded to include the latest materials and technologies. This diversity ensures that you can find the right material for every project and every requirement. Whether it's heavy-duty components for the automotive sector or finely detailed components for medical devices, the PROTIQ Marketplace has the right solution.

Integrated material finder

To provide you with a seamless and efficient shopping experience, we have integrated the Material Finder directly into the ordering process on the PROTIQ Marketplace. This integration allows you to identify the right materials quickly and easily during the ordering process.

A holistic shopping experience

At PROTIQ, we understand that purchasing manufacturing services is more than just a transaction - it's an essential part of your production process. That's why we've developed the Material Finder to not only increase your efficiency, but also to ensure you get the best support every step of the way. By using our filters, you can be sure that you are making the best material selection that meets your technical and aesthetic requirements.

Experience the difference with the PROTIQ Material Finder. Start now and discover the ideal material solution for your next project.


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