iPhone 16 /Pro/Max TPU + PLA Phone Case

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MOSS 3D

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iPhone 16 Pro Max Case

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iPhone 16 Pro Max Case - GEO

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iPhone 16 Pro Case - Blocks

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iPhone 16 Pro Case - KUMIKO

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Hello everyone!

I have updated the lineup! These hybrid phone cases have now been designed to fit the iPhone 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max

The Perfect Hybrid: TPU meets PLA

These cases are printed primarily out of TPU 95A with a separate drop-in back panel printed in PLA to give it maximum impact strength. The interlaced TPU acts as a bumper to absorb and distribute any impacts. Together, it creates a really pleasing combination of look, texture, and feel in the hand.

(Note: Some of the examples in the images are early prototypes and might look a bit rough. Your final prints will look much better!)

Assembly Instructions

Assembly is quite straightforward, though you will need to use a little effort to get the rigid back panel into place.

Fit the Frame: Flex the TPU frame around the PLA back panel.
Lock it in: Once loosely in place, press down all around the back of the case to embed the TPU into the PLA back panel. There is a very slight taper to the design to help lock them together securely.
Pro Tip: I have found that rubbing something round and smooth against the back helps press everything in nicely!

(Don't want to fiddle around too much? There is an extra Flat Back Panel included in the print profile for an easier fit).

Printing Profile & Tips

First Layer Settings: I've set the first layer to print at a slow 20 mm/s. If you manually increase your print temperature by 10 degrees for the TPU first layer, you should get a beautifully smooth finish.
Build Plate: These have all been tested and perfected on the Smooth Plate.
Part Removal: Gently remove the TPU bumper from the build plate. I don't use any release agent, and they peel away nicely, wait to cool or the warm TPU might deform!
The PLA Panel: You can safely set your speeds back to your default PLA settings for the rigid back panel part; otherwise, it will take a few minutes longer than necessary.

I’d love to see what colour combinations you choose for your setups!

IKEA SKADIS CUSTOMISERS

Comment & Rating (245)

@Plazman

Having a blast printing out various color combinations, my wife loves them! Still have 6 more TPU colors and about 30 PLA to get to!

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@moss3d

That is amazing, thank you, I'm glad you like them.

@Burninator

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iPhone 16 Pro Max Case

Buttons were a little rough but overall nice print

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@moss3d

I must look into that, it's been mentioned a few times now. Thanks for the feedback

@Burninator

Your welcome. If it is any consolation, I am still using the case as of now and enjoying it.

@cag196692

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iPhone 16 Pro Max Case - GEO

printed perfectly, though I used my own custom TPU profile. great design it fits and works much better than I’d anticipated. buttons all work perfectly and still nice and clicky. incredibly attractive design overall. excited to print some more backplate inserts supports also came out surprisingly easily for TPU. first time I’ve ever been able to remove TPU supports by just pulling them off. Layers contacting the supports still needed cleaned up with a razor blade but that’s a TPU issue, not a print issue. the fact that I didn’t have to cut them out was great tho. my only point of feedback is that I do think it would be really nice to have the option for button inserts instead of the integrated buttons. would provide even more tactility + matching accents with the back panel. Edit: added pics of another backplate I printed. bambu TPU 95a-HF gray/polymaker HT-PLA-GF power tool yellow/polymaker starlight PLA neptune (pics don’t do the latter justice) thank you very much.

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@moss3d

Amazing, thank you! I'm glad it worked out for you. thanks for the suggestion as well, I will look into it. Appreciate the feedback.

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@cag196692

Replying to @moss3d :

you’re very welcome. thanks again for sharing your design. it’s been my daily case since printing it one other point of feedback: optional MagSafe integration would make this already amazing case 100% perfect imo, and by that i just mean cutouts for a 3rd party MagSafe magnet. thanks again

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@Deouyugee

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Replying to @cag196692 :

@cag196692 How did you get the PLA and TPU to mate so perfectly? My TPU sits on top and doesn’t really insert into the spaces in the PLA for it.

@user_1423326896

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iPhone 16 Pro Case - GEO

I printed tpu and carbon fiber for extra strength

The profile uploader has replied

@moss3d

Nice work!

@Deouyugee

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@user_1423326896 How did you get it to mate so well? I couldn’t get the Geo version backplate to fully seat into the TPU.

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@harrisonhorn

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iPhone 16 Pro Case - KUMIKO

Fresh off the printer! The details on this model are insane! rad white is tpu, green is pla

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@moss3d

Thank you for sharing, it looks great!

@jacob.graham

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iPhone 16 Pro Max Case - GEO

I really like the two part design for form and fuction. I’ve been using the case a few weeks now and happy with it. only downside is it doesn’t work with mag anything so my horizontal mag safe charging stand I use at night forces me to take the case of each night but that’s a me issue.

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@moss3d

I'm surprised it doesn't work through the case. those magnet seem really strong. Thanks for the feedback

@wilmercb

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iPhone 16 Pro Case - KUMIKO

Didn't have to much luck installed the first print in TPU, but it came out good. I don't know because did print at the same time TPU and the PLA parts together.

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@moss3d

Sorry to hear it. I've not had this happen yet. I may have the speed a little high for TPU, there are other things that can cause this kind of delamination. It's separated at the weakest point, but should still be quite strong. It could be a one off, or your filament might need some more drying time. I've made some changes to the print profile it's a little slower but should improve layer adhesion, are you able to give it another try?

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@wilmercb

Replying to @moss3d :

I'll be trying again and update. I don't need to print the other plate, can I use only the TPU part correct?

@moss3d

Replying to @wilmercb :

Great! It might be a little lose on the back, but should be ok

@Andrrrrrrrres

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iPhone 16 Pro Case - GEO

absolutely awesome!!!

The profile uploader has replied

@moss3d

Thank you!

@ZLegend9

Came out really well, I printed it in transparent TPU and white PLA with the logo and camera protector in black. It fits the phone perfectly, which I can’t say for some other cases I tried to print. Also the best looking case on makerworld. Thanks again for adding the base model profile, I’ll boost this as soon as I get my next token!

The designer has replied

@moss3d

I'm so pleased to hear that, I appreciate you testing it out and nudging me to towards making it, it wouldn't exit otherwise so thank you!

@Quirky

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iPhone 16 Pro Case - GEO

Cool design, printed well in TPU and PLA. I also tried translucent PETG and it still printed well. It would be cool if someone could make a profile with a cutout for MagSafe.

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@moss3d

Thank you! It looks great, nice work!

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