Mechnano launches TPC-95A ESD, TPU-95A ESD, and TPU-95A EMI elastomeric pellet materials for FGF and FFF additive manufacturing. Arizona-based Mechnano, led by Director of Applications and Technology Dr. Olga Ivanova, developed these materials using its proprietary dispersed carbon nanotube (dCNT) platform. The release provides engineers with three distinct elastomeric options designed to offer consistent electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic interference protection across both pellet-fed and filament-based extrusion hardware. These materials are specifically engineered to maintain mechanical flexibility and chemical resistance while ensuring uniform electrical conductivity through the controlled dispersion of carbon nanotubes within the polymer matrix.

This product launch addresses a critical gap in the FFF and FGF market, where achieving reliable ESD and EMI performance in flexible, rubber-like components has historically been difficult due to filler agglomeration. By standardizing the dCNT technology across multiple material types, Mechnano allows users to maintain consistent electrical properties while transitioning between different extrusion-based platforms during the design validation phase. This capability is particularly relevant for the aerospace, electronics, and automotive sectors, which require functional prototypes for cable management, gaskets, and sensitive housings. The move strengthens Mechnano's position in the materials science value chain by offering a platform-agnostic solution for industrial additive manufacturing workflows.

For engineers and procurement teams, the value of these materials lies in the reduction of hardware-specific material validation cycles. Users should focus on verifying the electrical performance consistency across their specific extrusion setups, as the dCNT dispersion quality directly impacts the repeatability of ESD and EMI shielding. Mechnano must now demonstrate that these pellets maintain their electrical properties through repeated processing cycles in high-throughput FGF systems to fully validate their industrial utility.