Graphene 3D announced on Wednesday that it is releasing Conductive Flexible TPU Filament, a new electrically conductive and flexible 3D printing material developed by the company at its New York facility. The 3D printing material, available in 1.75 mm spools, is ideal for applications involving flexible sensors, electromagnetic and radiofrequency shielding, flexible conductive traces, and electrodes to be used in wearable electronics.
“Additive manufacturing is enabling technology for small innovative companies that use 3D printing to make their prototypes,” said Graphene 3D co-CEO Daniel Stolyarov. “By adding the Conductive Flexible TPU Filament to our product line of functional 3D printing filaments, we have expanded the capabilities of 3D printing, thereby shortening the road from the development to the commercial application. We believe that our new filament will perform well in thriving entrepreneurial communities such as with developers of new wearable electronics products.”
Conductive Flexible TPU Filament specs:
- Price: $45
- Diameter: 1.75 mm (±0.1 mm)
- Weight: 100 grams
- Color: Black (Matte finish)
- Base Resin: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
- Hardness: Shore 90 A
- Volume resistivity <1.25 Ω-cm
- Improved UV stability ( suitable for outdoor use)
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