Conductive Graphene Filament
Conductive Graphene Filament, a material by Graphene 3D Lab, is specifically designed to allow you to 3D print electrically conductive components using almost any commercially available desktop 3D printer!
Properties
Volume Resistivity: 1 ohm-cm
Color: Black
Graphene-enhanced for superior conductivity and improved mechanical properties
PLA-based
Electrical Conductivity
Our Conductive Graphene Filament offers a volume resistivity of 1 ohm-cm. Volume resistivity is the measure of a material’s resistance to electricity within a cubic centimeter of material. In order to determine if the material will work for your project, you will have to keep in mind that the resistivity will change depending upon your print. It is suggested that our filament can be used for the applications below.
High Strength
By using graphene, a material known not only for its superior conductivity but also for its high strength, we have developed a 3D printing filament with significant conductivity as well as enhanced mechanical properties. Because of this, Conductive Graphene Filament may also be used for applications which require superior strength to ABS and PLA.
Applications
Sensors
Conductive Graphene Filament can be used to create capacitive (touch) sensors used in a wide range of electronics which you interact with on a daily basis; it is an excellent material for designing human interface devices! Capacitive sensing can also be used to measure proximity, position, humidity, fluid levels, and acceleration.
Projects include:
- Gaming controllers
- Digital keyboards
- Trackpads
- Drum Machines
- MIDI controllers
Conductive Traces
Another application of Conductive Graphene Filament is in the creation of electrically conductive circuitry for use in electronics. We love that 3D printing is a push-button process and we aim to keep it that way. Traditionally, 3D printing enthusiasts needed to add circuitry to their creation after it was printed in plastic, using copper wire; by offering a conductive filament, you can print graphene wiring simultaneously with your build process!
Projects include:
- Interfacing computers, Arduino boards, and other components
- Powering LED’s
- Wearable electronics
Note: The electrical resistance of a circuit must be considered in order to successfully use Conductive Graphene Filament in electronics applications; specifically, the filament is designed for low-current applications.
Electromagnetic and Radiofrequency Shielding
The superior conductivity offered with our Conductive Graphene Filament is not only excellent for 3D printed circuitry and sensors – it also means our filament is wholly capable of use in EMI and RF shielding applications critical for use in a range of industries, including:
- Telecommunications
- Hospital equipment
- Medical devices
- Enclosures and packaging
- Aerospace and Automotive
EMI/RF shielding is used to block the electromagnetic field and radio frequency electromagnetic radiation within a space; it is important to use EMI and RF shielding in a hospital, laboratory, or aerospace setting to protect against competing signals because they may lead to equipment giving false measurements. EMI/RF shielding accomplishes this by blocking AM, FM, TV, emergency services, and cellular signals.
Conductive Graphene Filament is ideal for designing EMI/RF shields used in highly-customized items.
High-Strength mechanical and functional parts
Because Conductive Graphene Filament is mechanically stronger than ABS and PLA, it can be used to 3D print functional parts such as: hooks, hand-tools, and parts which require tooling, including drilling.