Create circuit prototypes and other conductive pathways with these low-maintenance PLA filaments. They combine a conductive additive with PLA, the most commonly used filament material. Their low melting temperature means they rarely clog nozzles and won’t warp while cooling, so they don’t need a heated printer bed. They produce clean, string-free parts that capture the details of intricate designs. PLA should primarily be used to print prototypes, as it isn’t strong or heat resistant enough to create parts for repeated use. Unlike other materials, PLA filaments won’t produce toxic fumes while printing, so they don’t require ventilation. These filaments are for use in fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers.

To ensure your part conducts electricity properly, use an electrical resistance tester, which measures surface resistivity. In general, the target surface resistivity for printed parts is 10¹ to 10⁶ ohms. To adjust, change the temperature of your printer’s extruder. As the extruder’s temperature increases, so will the printed part’s conductivity.

Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.

Print parts that will protect equipment from electrostatic shocks without worrying about clogging nozzles, warping, or using a heated printer bed. These filaments combine the properties of PLA that make it known for being easy to print with a compound that makes it static dissipative, so your printed parts can be used around sensitive electronics.

Compatible with fused filament fabrication (FFF) printers, PLA is the most common 3D printing material because of its low melting temperature and clean prints; it creates highly detailed parts without the hassle of extra plastic strings. Not as strong as ABS filaments, PLA is better suited for models and prototypes rather than end-use parts. The addition of a static dissipative compound means your printed parts will divert electrostatic charges in a controlled way, protecting equipment from damage.

Use an electrical resistance tester to make sure your part meets proper resistivity levels. In general, the target surface resistivity for static-dissipative parts is 10⁷ to 10⁹ ohms. To adjust the resistivity, change the temperature of your printer's extruder. As the extruder's temperature increases, so will the printed part's resistivity.

Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.

Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.

Create gears, bearings, washers and other hard-working parts that may be used in or near flammable machinery. These filaments meet UL 94 V-0, so if they catch fire they will self-extinguish within 10 seconds and any drips that fall won’t cause other fires. In addition, these filaments won’t easily scratch or wear out from friction, or crack when they’re drilled or tapped.

Because of their high melting point, you must use a heated printer bed when using these filaments with your fused filament fabrication (FFF) printer. Remove fumes during printing with a fume exhauster. Store unused filaments in a sealed container with a desiccant.

Fiberglass-filled nylon filaments are 25% stronger and three times more rigid than standard nylon, so printed parts are less likely to warp. Use nozzles made of hardened steel with these filaments—since they’re abrasive, they can cause nozzles made of softer metals such as brass and copper to dull or clog.

Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.

Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.

Like a wire you can print, these filaments direct the flow of electricity through 3D printed parts. Made of conductive, stretchy TPU plastic, these filaments are used in a wide range of flexible electronic components, from wearables and antistatic grippers to flex circuits and integrated flexible wire. Use them in combination with an insulating material, so the electricity flows only through the filament's pathway and not the rest of the part.

TPU is soft and durable, so it can handle shock loads better than other filament materials, such as ABS and PLA. It's also less likely to shrink and warp as it cools. And it does not require a heated printer bed.

These filaments are designed for use with fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers. As with all flexible filaments, it's best to use a slow, consistent feed rate, otherwise the filament could jam. Store them in a low-humidity environment, such as a sealed container with a desiccant or a dehumidifying cabinet.

To ensure your part conducts electricity properly, use an electrical resistance tester, which measures surface resistivity. In general, the target surface resistivity for printed parts is 10¹ to 10⁶ ohms. To adjust, change the temperature of your printer's extruder. As the extruder's temperature increases, so will the printed part's conductivity.

Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.

Form pliable parts that divert electrostatic charges in a controlled way, protecting electronic equipment from damage. Made of soft TPU plastic with an added static dissipative compound, these filaments are used to create gaskets, springs, grippers, and snap-fit parts that will be used around sensitive electronics. TPU is durable and withstands stresses that materials such as ABS and PLA cannot. It doesn’t require a heated printer bed, and is less prone to shrinking and warping as it cools.

These filaments are designed for use with fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers. They print best at a slow, consistent feed rate because they're flexible. If you use a high feed rate, they could jam. Store these filaments in a dehumidifying cabinet or other sealed container with desiccant inside so they don’t absorb moisture.

All meet ANSI/ESD and IEC standards for manufacturing, packaging, transporting, and storing items that can be damaged from electrostatic discharges.

Use an electrical resistance tester to make sure your part meets proper resistivity levels. In general, the target surface resistivity for static-dissipative parts is 10⁶ to 10⁸ ohms. To adjust the resistivity, change the temperature of your printer's extruder. As the extruder's temperature increases, so will the printed part's resistivity.

Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.

Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.

Parts made with these filaments remain strong and rigid in temperatures that would soften most plastics. They are a lightweight alternative to machined metal parts. Use with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer to make parts that will be used near ovens, engines, and other hot machinery. These filaments require an all-metal extruder to reach the recommended printing temperatures. Print parts onto a heated bed to keep them from warping as they cool.

PVDF, also known as Kynar, is the most wear-resistant high-temperature material. Parts made from these filaments also hold up when exposed to UV rays.

For parts that need to be sterilized, use PSU filaments. Parts printed with these filaments are rigid and hard. They won’t expand or deform when exposed to heat and steam, so you can autoclave them.

PEI filaments have electrical-insulating properties, which make them good for printing circuit-breaker housings and semiconductor components.

Parts printed from PEEK filaments hold up to wear from repeated use and do not degrade when exposed to most chemicals. They are often used to print parts for chemical processing applications.

Fiberglass-filled PEEK filaments produce parts that are stronger, shrink less, and are less likely to warp than unfilled PEEK. They also take nearly twice as much heat without deforming. To reach their full heat resistance and strength, parts printed with fiberglass-filled PEEK must be annealed.

PEKK filaments can be printed at a lower temperature than PEEK and produce parts that withstand more heat. Parts printed with PEKK must be annealed to reach their full strength and heat resistance. To skip the annealing process, use carbon-fiber-filled PEKK filaments. Once they are printed, they tolerate the same amount of heat as unfilled, annealed PEKK, while producing parts that are stiffer and more impact resistant. These filaments also meet UL 94 V-0, which means they self-extinguish within 10 seconds if they catch fire, and won’t cause additional fires by dripping.

Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.

Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.

Annealing is the process of heating prints to a specific annealing temperature and then slowly allowing them to cool. This makes the finished print harder, stronger, and more heat tolerant. Maximum temperature after annealing replaces the maximum exposure temperature once this process has been completed.

Not only do parts printed from these filaments protect sensitive electronics, but they also hold their shape in temperatures that would deform or degrade most plastic. Use them to make parts for hot environments, such as engines, ovens, or lighting equipment. These filaments combine heat-tolerant plastic with a static-dissipative material that keeps static from building up and prevents shocks.

Use these filaments with a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer. They require an all-metal extruder to reach the recommended printing temperatures, and should be printed onto a heated bed to keep parts from warping as they cool.

PVDF, also known as Kynar, is extremely wear resistant and holds up when exposed to UV rays.

PEI filaments have electrical-insulating properties, which make them good for printing circuit-breaker housings and semiconductor components.

PEKK filaments are nearly twice as strong as PVDF and PEI.

Use an electrical resistance tester to make sure printed parts meet proper resistivity levels. In general, the target surface resistivity for PVDF is 10⁶ to 10⁹ ohms, and for PEI and PEKK it's 10⁶ to 10⁷ ohms. To adjust your measurements, change the temperature of your printer's extruder. As the extruder's temperature increases, so will the printed part's resistivity.

Tensile strength is the best measure of a filament's overall strength. Similar to the stress applied on a rope during a game of tug-of-war, it's the amount of pulling force a material can handle before breaking. A higher rating means a stronger filament. A tensile strength of 5,000 psi and above is considered good; 12,000 psi and above is excellent.

Maximum exposure temperature is the point at which a printed part will begin to deform. Above this temperature, your printed parts will start to lose structural integrity.