Bandyopadhyay, JayitaRay, Suprakas S2026-07-292026-07-292026-072296-8016https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2026.1803402http://hdl.handle.net/10204/14876Recently, 3D printing has become a transformative force in manufacturing, especially for custom applications. It is reshaping industries like aerospace and healthcare. As technology advances, the demand for advanced functional materials suitable for 3D printing grows. This review focuses on electrically conductive polymers designed for 3D printing, especially fused deposition modeling It discusses their use in stealth and medicine. The review thoroughly examines the necessary criteria for these applications and the polymers and composites with various fillers developed to meet them. Understanding the performance and cost implications is crucial for future material development across many applications, both known and yet-to-be-discovered. Additionally, a perspective on the future of this technology is offered.Fulltexten3D printingConductive polymer materialsFused deposition modellingMedical fieldsStealthArticleN/A