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Graphite & Graphene

◦ Graphene has become a popular choice for 3D printing because of
its strength and conductivity. The material is ideal for device parts that

need to be flexible, such as touchscreens. Graphene is also used for

solar panels and building parts. Proponents of the graphene option

claim it is one of the most flexible of 3D-applicable materials.

Nitinol

◦ As a common material in medical implants, nitinol is valued in the 3D

printing world for its super-elasticity. Made from a mixture of nickel

and titanium, nitinol can bend to considerable degrees without

breaking. Even if folded in half, the material can be restored to its
original shape. As such, nitinol is one of the strongest materials with

flexible qualities. For the production of medical products, nitinol

allows printers to accomplish things that would otherwise be
impossible.