BioScaffolder 3.x model biological 3D printer, is an advanced biological 3D printer, based on stepper motor automation platform, has more comprehensive functions than BioScaffolder Basic, such as electrospinning writing, multi-material blend printing, gradient printing , plasma treatment, etc. The standard GESIM piezoelectric valveless jet printing technology can realize independent printing of cell suspensions. The printing nozzle has no physical valve, and the cell survival rate is high. It can print a variety of living cells in biological scaffolds. BioScaffolder 3.x model biological 3D printer supports more than 20 kinds of printing tools, can be competent for complex printing work, and can realize all your inspirations and dreams!
Advanced multiple independent Z-axis robotic arms
Flexible printing technology and tool combination, high switching speed
Multi-independent Z-axis robotic arm technology, with four Z-axis robotic arms that can move independently as standard (can be expanded to seven Z-axis robotic arms at most), each Z-axis robotic arm can independently move up and down in the Z-axis direction , the stroke is 100 mm, the motion accuracy is 1 micron, and the Z-axis robotic arm is driven by a high-precision gantry two-dimensional platform. According to printing needs, printing technology and printing tools can be freely combined, realizing configuration flexibility and optimized switching efficiency.
Picture (left): Three heatable pneumatic extrusion print heads + one piezoelectric valveless jet print head + one height stylus
Picture (right): A high temperature mechanical piston extrusion print head + a low temperature pneumatic extrusion print head + a piezoelectric valveless jet print head + a height stylus + a piezoelectric valveless double jet print head
Extensive printing technologies and tools
Supports more than 20 printing tools
BioScaffolder 3.x can use more than 20 kinds of printing tools, adding new functions such as electrospinning writing, multi-material blending printing, gradient printing, etc. on the basis of BioScaffolder Prime, covering various printing technologies, you can according to your printing needs , flexibly and freely combine printing tools to realize any of your inspirations and dreams!
- Pneumatic micro extrusion printing tool
- Mechanical piston driven micro extrusion printing tool (
- Jet printing tool
- Auxiliary tools: HD camera, height stylus, UV curing module, nozzle heating module, temperature control receiving table
live cell printing
Piezo valveless jet printing technology
Piezoelectric valveless jet printing technology enables independent printing of cell suspensions.
- High printing accuracy: the smallest droplet is 50 picoliters, which can reach the printing accuracy of single cell, and cooperate with the quality control module to quantitatively define the number and density of cells
- High cell survival rate: no physical valve, the cells are ejected by the energy of sound waves, and the physical damage to the cells during printing is small
- Less amount of cells: The piezoelectric nozzle adopts the printing method of sucking first and then spraying, and printing at least 1 microliter at a time can be realized.
- Multi-cell type printing: With the cleaning station and sample stage, up to 384 types of cells can be printed simultaneously
Melt Electrospinning Writing and Printing (MESW)
Oriented Spinning Writing, Micron to Nanofibers
BioScaffolder 3.x supports electrospinning writing and printing, and supports both solution electrospinning and melt electrospinning, and the spinning precision can reach sub-micron level. Thanks to the unique high pressure technology of the receiving base plate, the spinning direction is highly consistent. Using the same receiver base plate enables all current extrusion heads to obtain electrospinning capability. The electrospinning function can work with other extrusion heads at the same time to realize the composite bioprinting of ordinary extrusion and electrospinning printing.
Above: PCL melt electrospinning writing and printing
Multi-material blend printing, gradient printing
Multi-material real-time blending printing, gradient printing
BioScaffolder 3.x supports multi-material blending printing and offers two blending modes: extrusion blending and jet blending. In blending printing, the extrusion speed (extrusion blending) or the number of ejected droplets of the two materials can also be adjusted to achieve dynamic printing gradient distribution. The temperature control of the ink cartridge and nozzle can also be provided in the blend printing tool to suit the printing needs of different materials.
Left: High temperature melt blending printing tool (only supports 5.1 series printers)
Pictured: Low temperature blend printing tool
Picture right: Jet blend printing tool
Wide range of printable materials
Hydrogels, Polymers, Nanomaterials, Inorganic Materials, Living Cells/Bacteria
Thanks to the rich variety of printing tools, BioScaffolder 3.x can print a wide range of materials, covering hydrogels, polymers, nanomaterials, inorganic materials and living cells/bacteria. No matter the curing method is photosensitive or temperature sensitive, it can print successfully. We provide preset printing parameters and processing intervals for different materials, making your printing easier and faster!
Above: Sodium alginate microspheres, encapsulating MG-63 osteoblasts
In the picture: PCL material breast repair bracket
Bottom: Microalgae growing on a sodium alginate scaffold
Powerful control chip and print design software
Industrial grade processor core, modeling/editing/material design/operating software
BioScaffolder series biological 3D printers use industrial-grade control processor cores, with powerful performance, operation speed, precision and stability unmatched by ordinary 3D printers. All models use a unified operating and design software, GESIM ROBOTICS, which enables seamless switching between different models of printers. The software adopts graphical design, what you see is what you get, and it is easy to use. You can master the basic operations within an hour. The printing material design module is embedded in the software, which can design various material combinations almost unlimitedly, whether it is between layers, within layers or between different areas of the model, it can be freely designed. Thanks to the industrial-grade control core, an automated printing process can be set to achieve unmanned printing. Designed to meet Industry 4.0 requirements, it can be operated remotely.
Intelligent auxiliary modules make printing easy
BioScaffolder series biological 3D printers are equipped with many intelligent auxiliary modules, which can make printing easier.
- Nozzle calibration module, optical automatic calibration of XYZ position error between different nozzles
- Height sensor, automatically measure the height of the printing position
- Nozzle cleaning module, which automatically removes material residues from the extrusion nozzle and cleans the inner and outer walls of the spray nozzle
Left: Print nozzle position (XYZ) optical calibration
Middle image: Height measurement at print position
Right: Nozzle Cleaning Module