The 3D-Bioplotter Developer Series is designed for research groups new to the field of tissue engineering, as well as for specialized use, where limited capability may still meet requirements. It consists of the same basic hardware and software as the Manufacturer Series but with reduced park position functionality. It is still capable of using multiple modular head types and an optional heated platform.
Machine Properties
Filters Included
Particle and Sterile
Platform Temperature Control
Yes (Chiller not included): -10° – 80°C (14° – 176°F)
Max Heads
3
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
Photo Sensor
Material Calibration
Manual
External Temp. Ports
0
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.
- Database 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.
- Individual temperature control of each printing head, both in the parking positions, as well as during printing
- Temperature curves with up to 5 set points and waiting times.
- Complete control of all printing parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, etc) through the software.
- 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
- 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 (Manufacturer & Developer Series only).
- 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 110 kg (243 lbs)
Materials Available
A cellulose derivative for 3D printing sacrificial supports at low temperatures
A cellulose derivative for 3D printing sacrificial supports at high temperatures
A versatile thermoplastic materials for tissue engineering applications
A versatile technical-grade silicone that 3D prints objects with medium hardness
A versatile thermoplastic materials for tissue engineering applications
A versatile thermoplastic materials for tissue engineering applications
A versatile medical-grade silicone that 3D prints objects with medium hardness
Applications
Related Printers:
3D-Bioplotter® Manufacturer Series
The 3D-Bioplotter Manufacturer Series was designed as a tool for advanced tissue engineering and also for use in a production environment. It is the most versatile and advanced of the 3D-Bioplotter options and is capable of utilizing up to 5 materials in a build as well as UV curing capabilities and both heated and cooled platform options.
Filters Included
Sterile and Particle
Platform Temperature Control
Yes (Chiller Included): -10° - 80°C (15° - 176° F)
Primary Markets
3D-Bioplotter® Starter Series
The 3D-Bioplotter Starter Series is designed for research groups new to the field of tissue engineering with few requirements in parallel material processing and automation. It consists of the same basic hardware and software as the other two 3D-Bioplotter models, but lacks modular capability and platform temperature control. The 3D-Bioplotter Starter Series comes with 2 fixed high-temperature heads.
Materials Available for the 3D-Bioplotter® Developer Series Printer
Medical grade Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester that is processed at high temperatures. It is suitable for both short-term and long-term use in the body (longer than 29 days) and ideal for applications such as bone regeneration, cartilage regeneration, drug release and hybrid scaffolds.
Medical grade Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester that is processed at high temperatures. It is suitable for both short-term and long-term use in the body (longer than 29 days) and ideal for applications such as bone regeneration, cartilage regeneration, drug release and hybrid scaffolds.
This sugar derivative can easily be processed as a melt in prolonged jobs with no measurable degradation. The material is biocompatible and cell friendly, ensuring that residue material does not negatively affect the final object’s biological properties.
LT Support RG can easily be processed as a hydrogel in short to medium long jobs. The material is biocompatible and cell friendly, ensuring that residue materials do not negatively affect the final object's biological properties.
Polycaprolactone (PCL) is one of the most versatile thermoplastic materials for Tissue Engineering Applications. With little thermal degradation, it is an excellent material for large, time-consuming parts.
This very versatile material can be used for numerous demo applications: from trying out new shapes and patterns using a cheap material; through making technical parts (e.g. gaskets); to medical device casings
Silicone 60A UV MG is a biocompatible, bio-inert, non-biodegradable liquid silicone rubber that is cured with a UV light and delivers a Shore A hardness of 60. A transparent material, it can also be mixed with pigments. Approved only for short-term use in the body (29 days or less), it is suitable for microfluidics, wound dressings, bio-sensor housings, and prototyping.