2. Why Electrifi™ Is Fundamentally Different from Carbon-Based Conductive Filaments
Educate users on the physics difference between carbon-filled and metal-filled composites.
ELECTRIFI 101
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Carbon-based conductive filaments rely on sparse conductive pathways formed by carbon particles dispersed in a polymer. These pathways are fragile, highly resistive, and sensitive to processing conditions.
Electrifi™, by contrast, forms a dense, interconnected copper network inside the polymer. This metal–polymer composite behaves very differently:
Much lower resistivity
Higher current-carrying capability
Strong dependence on geometry and contact design
This is why Electrifi™ can support applications like heaters, antennas, and EMI grounding—tasks that carbon-based plastics struggle to perform reliably.
However, this also means Electrifi™ must be designed and printed differently than standard filaments.