Conductive PLA
200–230
°C
Print Temp
50–65
°C
Bed Temp
55
°C
Max Service
Overview
Conductive PLA is a composite filament infused with carbon-based conductive additives (typically carbon black or graphene) that gives printed parts electrical conductivity. Surface resistivity typically ranges from 10-1000 ohm-cm, making it suitable for static-dissipative applications, simple circuits, touch sensors, and EMI shielding prototypes. It prints similarly to standard PLA with minor adjustments. Not suitable for high-current applications but excellent for low-voltage electronics projects.
Properties
Difficulty
intermediate
Pros
- Prints circuits, touch sensors, anti-static parts, pairs with PLA workflow
Cons
- High resistance (not a wire replacement), slightly brittle, niche use cases
Best For
- Touch sensor prototypes
- simple circuits
- ESD-safe enclosures
- capacitive switches
- Arduino project housings
- educational electronics
- EMI shielding prototypes
Brands
Proto-PastaFunctionalizeLeapfrog