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New material can allow 3D printing of personal electronics

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Press Trust of India London

The University of Warwick researchers have created a simple and inexpensive conductive plastic composite that can be used to produce electronic devices using the latest generation of low-cost 3D printers designed for use by hobbyists and even in the home.

The material, nicknamed 'carbomorph', enables users to lay down electronic tracks and sensors as part of a 3D printed structure

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First Published: Nov 22 2012 | 5:25 PM IST

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