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VeroClearTransparent Photopolymer for Multi-Material Applications

VeroClear is a rigid, transparent photopolymer material designed for PolyJet 3D printing technology. Known for its exceptional optical clarity and smooth surface finish, it is ideal for creating transparent prototypes, light guides, lenses, and visual models where transparency is critical. Perfect for multi-material applications requiring see-through properties and precise dimensional accuracy.

Tensile Strength
58 MPa
Flexural Modulus
2200 MPa
Temperature Resistance
N/A
Technology
PolyJet
VeroClear 3D printed part example
PolyJet Technology
Production-Ready
PolyJet material

VeroClear overview

VeroClear is a premium transparent photopolymer that delivers exceptional optical clarity and dimensional precision. With 85% light transmission and a refractive index of 1.54, it's ideal for applications requiring glass-like transparency. The material offers excellent surface finish straight from the printer and can be further enhanced through post-processing for crystal-clear results. Its rigid properties combined with transparency make it perfect for functional prototypes where internal mechanisms need to be visible.

Why manufacture with VeroClear

VeroClear combines excellent optical clarity with 85% light transmission and high dimensional accuracy and smooth surface finish, delivering seamlessly integrates with rigid and elastomeric materials in multi-material printing for demanding applications. From rapid prototyping to production runs, teams rely on VeroClear to maintain tight tolerances while reducing assembly complexity through consolidated part designs.

PolyJet Production Technology

Stratasys Connex3 systems jet microscopic droplets of photopolymer with 16-micron layer resolution, delivering exceptional surface smoothness straight from the printer with minimal post-processing required. The triple-jetting technology enables simultaneous printing of rigid, flexible, and transparent materials in a single build, creating overmolded parts, soft-touch surfaces, and living hinges without assembly. Our material selection spans from rubber-like Agilus 30 for gaskets and seals, crystal-clear VeroUltraClear for lenses and light pipes, to high-impact Rigur for snap-fits and functional prototypes that rival injection-molded parts.

Build Volume

490 × 390 × 200 mm

Max part size

Lead Time

2-4 business days

Fast turnaround available

Layer Height

0.016 - 0.028 mm

Resolution

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VeroClear SLA cube sample showing photopolymer surface finish
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Where VeroClear excels

VeroClear on our Connex3 system delivers transparent parts with excellent clarity and smooth surface finish. This rigid photopolymer enables see-through prototypes for design validation, light transmission studies, and visual verification of internal mechanisms.

The material achieves near-transparency with proper post-processing, making it ideal for optical prototypes and display models. Combined with support material removal and polishing, VeroClear parts can achieve glass-like clarity for presentation models.

Forge Labs' Connex3 technology ensures consistent transparency and surface quality across builds. Our finishing services including sanding, polishing, and clear coating transform VeroClear parts into exhibition-quality transparent models.

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Industry applications for VeroClear

From medical visualization to consumer product design, VeroClear enables transparent prototypes with exceptional detail. Discover applications requiring clarity and precision.

VeroClear enables transparent medical models for education and device development. The material's clarity allows visualization of internal structures and fluid flow paths.

Key Applications

  • Anatomical teaching models
  • Medical device housings
  • Flow visualization prototypes
  • Surgical planning models

Performance Data

Achieves 85% light transmission with polishing, enabling clear visualization of internal features down to 0.2mm resolution.

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Product designers use VeroClear for transparent packaging prototypes and clear component designs. The material enables aesthetic evaluation before tooling investment.

Key Applications

  • Packaging concept models
  • Perfume bottle prototypes
  • Clear housing designs
  • Lens and light guide models

Performance Data

Surface finish of 16 μm layers creates smooth, glossy surfaces ideal for consumer product presentation.

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VeroClear serves automotive designers for lighting prototypes and transparent component validation. The material enables early-stage optical evaluation.

Key Applications

  • Taillight lens prototypes
  • Interior lighting models
  • Light pipe designs
  • Transparent trim components

Performance Data

Maintains clarity through design iterations with dimensional accuracy ±0.1mm for assembly validation.

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Architects leverage VeroClear for transparent building model elements and lighting studies. The material enables visualization of glass facades and interior spaces.

Key Applications

  • Glass facade models
  • Lighting study models
  • Transparent structural elements
  • Display case prototypes

Performance Data

Layer resolution of 16 μm captures fine architectural details while maintaining transparency for shadow studies.

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VeroClear production examples

VeroClear part with soluble support removal

VeroClear part with soluble support removal

Support Removal Process

Transparent VeroClear prototypes

Transparent VeroClear prototypes

Optical Clarity

Complex VeroClear component

Complex VeroClear component

Precision Applications

Performance Dashboard

Technical performance for VeroClear

VeroClear delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Optical prototyping and Medical visualization, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength

58 MPa

Tested to ASTM D638

VeroClear records Tensile Strength at 58 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.

Mechanical Properties

Flexural Strength

58 MPa

Tested to ASTM D790

VeroClear records Flexural Strength at 58 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.

Mechanical Properties

Flexural Modulus

2200 MPa

Tested to ASTM D790

VeroClear records Flexural Modulus at 2200 MPa, reinforcing its mechanical properties story.

VeroClear combines Excellent optical clarity with 85% light transmission and High dimensional accuracy and smooth surface finish to support Optical prototyping and Medical visualization that demand production-ready durability.

Measurement
VeroClearBase
Standard
Tensile Strength58 MPaASTM D638
Flexural Strength58 MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus2200 MPaASTM D790
Elongation at Break6 %ASTM D638
Impact Strength (Izod)20 J/mASTM D256
Rockwell HardnessR95ASTM D785
Mechanical Performance

Mechanical Properties

VeroClear delivers dependable strength and impact resistance for Optical prototyping and Medical visualization, helping teams move from prototype to production with confidence.

VeroClear delivers exceptional mechanical performance with excellent strength characteristics, effectively handling demanding load conditions. Its balanced mechanical profile allows it to maintain structural integrity while preventing brittleness in critical applications.

These qualities make it well-suited for Optical prototyping, Medical visualization, and Fluid flow analysis, providing long-term durability in demanding environments. VeroClear maintains dimensional stability over time, ensuring consistent performance across temperature and stress variations.

This makes it a reliable choice for applications requiring precise geometries and tight tolerances across Medical, Automotive, and Aerospace. Its versatility and durability allow it to perform consistently across a wide range of mechanical applications, ensuring parts maintain their integrity under repetitive stress and environmental conditions.

VeroClear combines Excellent optical clarity with 85% light transmission and High dimensional accuracy and smooth surface finish to support Optical prototyping and Medical visualization that demand production-ready durability.

Key metric

Tensile Strength

58 MPa

Tested to ASTM D638

Key metric

Flexural Strength

58 MPa

Tested to ASTM D790

Key metric

Flexural Modulus

2200 MPa

Tested to ASTM D790

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Material Makeup

Physical Properties

VeroClear offers consistent density and surface quality so critical features hold tolerances and downstream finishing remains predictable.

VeroClear exhibits a density of 1.18 g/cm³ that contributes to lightweight yet durable parts. With moisture absorption of 2.5 %, ensures dimensional stability in varying environmental conditions.

These physical properties enable consistent part quality and predictable performance across Optical prototyping, Medical visualization, and Fluid flow analysis. The material's inherent characteristics minimize warpage and maintain tight tolerances throughout the part lifecycle.

For Medical, Automotive, and Aerospace, these physical attributes translate to reliable production outcomes with minimal post-processing requirements, ensuring parts meet specifications straight from the build platform.

VeroClear delivers 1.18 g/cm³ density so assemblies fit and finish without secondary rework.

Key metric

Density

1.18 g/cm³

Tested to ASTM D792

Key metric

Water Absorption (24h)

2.5 %

Tested to ASTM D570

Key metric

Refractive Index

1.54

Tested to ASTM D542

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Detailed physical properties measurements live in the performance dashboard above. Switch tabs to compare against other materials instantly.

Heat Performance

Thermal Properties

VeroClear maintains dimensional stability through temperature swings, making it a reliable option for Medical and Automotive programs that see repeated thermal cycling.

VeroClear demonstrates excellent thermal stability with a heat deflection temperature of 49 °C, enabling it to maintain dimensional accuracy in elevated temperature environments. This thermal performance ensures parts retain their shape and mechanical properties even under thermal stress.

The material's thermal characteristics make it ideal for Optical prototyping, Medical visualization, and Fluid flow analysis that experience temperature fluctuations. Its ability to withstand thermal cycling without degradation ensures long-term reliability in Medical, Automotive, and Aerospace.

With broad temperature tolerance, VeroClear provides engineers with confidence when designing parts for thermally demanding applications, from under-hood automotive components to industrial equipment exposed to heat sources.

VeroClear maintains geometry with a Heat Deflection Temperature of 49 °C, protecting dimensional integrity during heat cycling.

Key metric

Glass Transition Temperature

58 °C

Tested to ASTM E1356

Key metric

Heat Deflection Temperature

49 °C

Tested to ASTM D648

Key metric

Thermal Expansion

80 ×10⁻⁶/°C

Tested to ASTM E831

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Detailed thermal properties measurements live in the performance dashboard above. Switch tabs to compare against other materials instantly.

Functional Performance

Electrical Properties

VeroClear provides predictable electrical behavior for housings and functional prototypes that need controlled resistivity and dielectric strength.

VeroClear provides controlled electrical resistivity of 10¹⁴ Ω·cm, making it suitable for electrical housings and insulators. Its dielectric strength of 16 kV/mm ensure reliable performance in electrical assemblies.

These electrical characteristics enable its use in Optical prototyping, Medical visualization, and Fluid flow analysis where electrical performance is critical. The material maintains consistent electrical properties across its operating temperature range, ensuring stable performance in varying conditions.

For Medical, Automotive, and Aerospace requiring precise electrical behavior, VeroClear delivers the consistency and reliability needed for functional prototypes and production parts that interact with electrical systems.

VeroClear posts 10¹⁴ Ω·cm Volume Resistivity, giving enclosures dependable insulating performance.

Key metric

Volume Resistivity

10¹⁴ Ω·cm

Tested to ASTM D257

Key metric

Dielectric Strength

16 kV/mm

Tested to ASTM D149

Key metric

Dielectric Constant (1 kHz)

3.2

Tested to ASTM D150

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Detailed electrical properties measurements live in the performance dashboard above. Switch tabs to compare against other materials instantly.

Resources

Datasheets and design resources

Equip your team with certification packs, design guides, and spec sheets tailored to VeroClear.

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Access the most recent datasheet and supporting documentation maintained by our engineering team.

Design guidelines

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Compliance certificates

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Advanced Manufacturing

Built with Precision PolyJet Technology

VeroClear is manufactured using advanced PolyJet technology, ensuring optimal material properties and dimensional accuracy.

PolyJet Manufacturing Lab

VeroClear runs on industrial FDM platforms with heated chambers, hardened extrusion paths, and qualified material profiles to guarantee consistent layer adhesion and mechanical integrity.

Process Parameters

Layer Height
0.016 - 0.028 mm
Tolerance
± 0.1 - 0.3 mm (depending on feature)
  • Build Volume: 490 × 390 × 200 mm. Large production capacity enables efficient manufacturing of multiple parts or assemblies.
  • Quality Control. In-process monitoring and batch traceability ensure consistent part quality and material properties.

Finishing Options

Support removalUV curingSandingPolishingClear coating
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VeroClear is known for its excellent optical clarity with 85% light transmission, high dimensional accuracy and smooth surface finish, seamlessly integrates with rigid and elastomeric materials in multi-material printing, making it suitable for medical and automotive applications.

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