Exclusive Update! 35,000% More Conductive: The Future of 3D Printed Electronics Just Arrived

Startup Kupros Inc recently held a webinar detailing their new conductive 3D printing filament called Cu-29. The technology enables printing fully functional electronic traces and components with standard desktop FDM printers.

Kupros Inc licensed Cu-29 after participating in a US Navy entrepreneurial program. The original technology was invented at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. Since then, Kupros has gone through several accelerators and received early funding to bring Cu-29 to market.

In the webinar, Kupros demonstrated conductive traces being 3D printed and used to light LEDs without any post-processing required. Tests show Cu-29 has much lower resistance than existing conductive filaments, making it over 35,000% more conductive. The company explained that a spool of Cu-29 has under 2 ohm total resistance, allowing over 800 meters of conductive traces to be printed. They also showed excellent adhesion to plastics like PETG and ABS.

Kupros is actively collaborating with early customers like NASA, Boeing, and KBR to refine Cu-29 and its printing process. Their roadmap includes specialized formulations for aerospace, high conductivity, and radiation hardness applications. As the technology progresses, Kupros hopes to print increasingly complex components like capacitors, resistors, and conductors. The ultimate goal is enabling full 3D printed electronics with Cu-29.

The webinar provided an in-depth technical overview of Cu-29’s capabilities and future potential. Kupros is offering discounts for early adopters to get feedback and data that will drive further innovation. The company wants to work closely with customers to push the boundaries of what’s possible with 3D printed electronics.

With Cu-29 conductive filament and compatible desktop FDM printers, product designers now have an accessible way to embed electronic circuits and components directly into 3D printed objects. This could lead to lighter, more efficient, and completely customized smart products spanning many industries.