3D-Bioplotter® Manufacturer Series

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The 3D-Bioplotter System is a versatile rapid prototyping tool for processing a great variety of biomaterials for computer-aided tissue engineering (CATE), from 3D CAD models and patient CT data to the physical 3D scaffold with a designed and defined outer form and an open inner structure.

  • Built-in camera to enhance needle calibration and to ensure consistent prints
  • Temperature controlled build platform and sensor ports. This allows greater material variety and finely tuned environments for low tolerance scaffolding.
  • Five cartridges slots for more materials in a single print.

Machine Properties

Filters Included

Sterile and Particle

Platform Temperature Control

Yes (Chiller Included): -10° - 80°C (15° - 176° F)

Max Heads

5

Head Temperature Range

Low: 0° - 70°C (32° - 158°F) or High: 30° - 250°C (86° - 482°F)

No. of Heads Included

2

Tool Changer Type

Modular Tool Changer

Cartridge Sizes

10 - 30 ml (.3 - 1.0 fl oz)

Other Usable Modules

All

Platform Height Control

Automatic

Needle Calibration

Camera

Material Calibration

Semi-automatic

External Temp. Ports

4

Included PC

Professional PC

Build Volume (XYZ)

150 x 150 x 150 mm (5.91 x 5.91 x 5.51 in.)

Speed

0.1 - 150 mm/s (0.004 - 5.91 in/s)

Minimum Strand Diameter

0.100 mm (0.004 in.) Material Dependent

Axis Resolution (XYZ)

0.001 mm (0.00004 in.)

System Properties

  • A new user management allows users to both share projects, materials and patterns, as well as have their own separate set of files for improved overview and security.
  • Input of outer shapes through STL files
  • Multi-part and multi-material capable through the use of an automatic tool changer and multiple print heads.
  • Generation of volume support structures for complex shapes.
  • Database of inner patterns (user-editable) in the controlling software, avoiding requiring patterns in the STL files.
  • Complex inner pattern with straight lines, zig-zag shapes and wave forms as well as hexagon shapes, including shift functions for “in between the lines”printing
  • Database of materials (user-editable) with all process parameters.
  • Material life time control to avoid scaffold fabrication with degraded materials.
  • Complete control of all printing parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, etc) through the software.
  • Photographic log of the full platform for each layer available for verification of error-free object interior after printing.
  • Mid-print measurement of strand dimensions using the built-in camera.
  • Automatic platform height control for petri dishes, well plates, as well as other printing surfaces.
  • Improved surface finish of fabricated parts using randomized start position in outer contours.
  • 2D Dot-Printing (Biopatterning) capability
  • Individual temperature control of each printing head, both in the parking positions, as well as during printing
  • Low-Temperature Print Head: 0° - 70°C (32° - 158°F) with disposable PE cartridges.
  • High-Temperature Print Head: 30° - 250°C (86° - 482°F) with reusable stainless steel cartridges.
  • UV Curing Head (365 nm).
  • Needle cleaning station, with automatic cleaning before and during the print project available.
  • Luer Lock needle tips, 0.1mm to 1.0mm inner diameter available.
  • Automatic recalibration of park position coordinates in extensively used 3D-Bioplotters.
  • LOG file creation after project completion with all relevant data.
  • Footprint (L x W x H): 976 x 623 x 773 mm (38.4 x 24.5 x 30.4 in.)
  • Weight: About 130 kg (286 lbs)

Applications

Biofabrication