3D printer used for many application, among of them is producing biomaterial. I would like to know what a suitable model for this application.
Hi Abdulaziz!
If you are working in the field of Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering, the 3D Printers mentioned by Ronald are the way to go. Although, unless your Research Lab has sufficient funding, it would be hard to get your hands on any of those (they are expensive).
Besides, a new American startup company BioBots has launched their own Bio-Prototyping system (http://www.biobots.io/). When in production (currently, it's in pre-order stage) it would be priced at a mere $5,000 (one of the lowest priced 3D Printers that I know of, which could be used in the aforementioned fields).
Although, according to Bio3D, they will lease the 'Printer X' starting at a cost of around $2390 USD. This is another alternate, should you be limited in terms of funding.
Regards,
Mohit
It depends on your application. What resolution do you need? What kind of biomaterials? In medicine, some print with living cells others use hydro-gels to print scaffolds for instance.
- Organovo: exVive3D™
- Regenova: Bioprinters
- Advanced Solutions: BioAssemblyBot
- Bio3D: Life-Printer X
and many more.
.. and others print edible objects/food with DIY printers.
1- Electron Beam Melting (EBM) used with titanium alloys Titanium is a bio compatible metal used for dental implants
2- ZCorp 510 prints in starch powder and resin - I have tested the bio-compatibility of both the ink and the starch, they are not toxic
Hi Abdulaziz!
If you are working in the field of Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering, the 3D Printers mentioned by Ronald are the way to go. Although, unless your Research Lab has sufficient funding, it would be hard to get your hands on any of those (they are expensive).
Besides, a new American startup company BioBots has launched their own Bio-Prototyping system (http://www.biobots.io/). When in production (currently, it's in pre-order stage) it would be priced at a mere $5,000 (one of the lowest priced 3D Printers that I know of, which could be used in the aforementioned fields).
Although, according to Bio3D, they will lease the 'Printer X' starting at a cost of around $2390 USD. This is another alternate, should you be limited in terms of funding.
Regards,
Mohit
Take a look at EnvisionTec's 3D Bioplotter
http://envisiontec.com/3d-printers/3d-bioplotter/
Perhaps to also review Bioprinter Alpha | 3Dynamic Systems Ltd
Good luck!
http://www.bioprintingsystems.com/bioprinter-alpha.html
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