A report said that researchers have been able to successfully 3D print a living cornea.
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The Technology Behind the Story: 3D Skin Grafts and the World of Scarpetta
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printed skin grafts are evolving from experimental research into practical tools for treating complex wounds.
From TV Drama to Operating Room: How The Pitt Aligns with Real 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect the hit TV drama’s emergency room realism to how Pittsburgh hospitals are already using 3D printing to plan surgeries and improve patient care.
MIT’s MagMix Tackles Bioprinting’s Cell Settling Problem
MIT researchers have built a tiny magnetic mixer that keeps cells evenly suspended during extrusion bioprinting, looking to make printed tissues far more repeatable.
Duke University’s Research Strategy and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan examine how Duke University’s research strategy, shaped by federal funding uncertainty, healthcare innovation, and advanced manufacturing trends, is positioning 3D printing as a key driver of biomedical, engineering, and life science advancement within the Research Triangle.
Two Photon Printing Microdevices Inside Living Cells
Two photon polymerization has now moved from “on cells” to “inside cells”, opening a strange, new frontier.
Precise Bio Reveals Scalable 3D Bioprinting Process After First Human Cell-Printed Cornea Transplant
A company has deployed a scalable process to 3D print human corneas.
Researchers 3D Print Functional Blood Vessels Using Custom Bioink
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing blood vessels, and that’s quite important.
Researchers 3D Print Microstructures Inside Living Human Cells for the First Time
Researchers have 3D printed structures inside a living cell.
From Facebook to Frontiers in Biotech: Inside the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s 3D Bioprinting Revolution (DUPLICATE)
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito consider how the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is revolutionizing biotechnology through low-cost 3D bioprinting and advanced cellular research across its three pioneering Biohubs.
From Lab Bench to Launchpad: Regeneron’s Bet on Tomorrow’s Innovators
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe spotlight how Regeneron’s support for young STEM talent and bold R&D spending is reshaping the frontiers of medicine and manufacturing.
New Bioink Enables 3D Printing of Insulin-Producing Cells for Diabetes Therapy
A major breakthrough in bioprinting has occurred.
From Scan to Solution: Invent Medical’s Blueprint for Mass Personalization
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how ventilated helmets, HP’s MJF tech, and precision scanning are changing outcomes for thousands of young patients.
Print to Progress: How 3D Printing Can Rescue NIH-Funded Labs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover how 3D printing is transforming NIH-funded university labs into agile, cost-effective research powerhouses amid growing budget scrutiny.
KeratOprinter Project Aims to 3D Print Corneas to Address Global Donor Shortage
The KeratOPrinter hopes to solve corneal blindness with new technology.
AI Science Factories: How Lila A.I. is Revolutionizing Research
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how Lila A.I.’s innovative AI Science Factories are transforming research in life sciences, materials science, and 3D printing.
Breakthrough in 3D Bioprinting: Fat-Based Tissue Engineering for Wound Healing
Researchers have developed a method to 3D bioprint tissue in a way that can heal wounds.
Desenvolvimentos Recentes da Bioimpressão 3D no Brasil
Charles R. Goulding e Andressa Bonafe destacam os avanços revolucionários do Brasil em bioprintagem 3D, desde inovações de baixo custo até aplicações pioneiras na medicina e sustentabilidade.
From Stem Cells to Cosmetics: The Transformative Impact of 3D Bioprinting in Brazil
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe highlight Brazil’s groundbreaking advancements in 3D bioprinting, from low-cost innovations to pioneering applications in medicine and sustainability.
New 3D Bioprinter Replicates Brain Tissue, Bone and Cartilage at High Speed
University of Melbourne biomedical engineers aim to improve drug discovery with high-output process.
The Future of Biomanufacturing: Machine Learning, Automation, and 3D Printing’s Role
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. discuss the Agile BioFoundry’s cutting-edge technologies and the untapped potential of 3D printing in bioprocessing.
The Future of Healthcare: Wyss Institute’s Game-Changing 3D Printing Innovations
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the Wyss Institute’s cutting-edge 3D printing advances, from bioprinted tissues to life-saving medical devices.
Frontier Bio’s New Bioprinting Technology Creates Functional Human Lung Tissue
Frontier Bio announced a key breakthrough in bioprinting: they’ve successfully 3D printed human lung tissue.
Redefining Innovation: How 3D Printing is Shaping Singapore’s Future
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Singapore is spearheading the global 3D printing revolution, with groundbreaking innovations spanning from culinary creations to biomedical discoveries.
Xolo Unveils Xube² Volumetric 3D Printer with Enhanced Resolution and Material Flexibility
There’s a new volumetric 3D printer on the market you can now purchase.
New 3D Printed Blood Vessels Could Transform Heart Bypass Operations
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a method of 3D printing blood vessels.
Brinter AM’s Bioprinter to Test 3D Printing of Cell Constructs in Space
Brinter AM is going to outer space.
Researchers Develop Voxelated Bioprinting Technology
New research shows a method of performing voxelated bioprinting. Hold on, what does that mean? Voxelated printing is a somewhat rare capability implemented only in certain 3D printing processes. The idea is to control the specific material by location in the object. Just as a 2D image is made from pixels, a 3D object can… Continue reading Researchers Develop Voxelated Bioprinting Technology
Engineered Living Systems: Integrating Polymers with Living Cells for Innovative 3D Printing Materials
I’m reading about a new material category called “engineered living systems”, (ELiS), which involve integrating polymers with living cells.
Wegovy Profits Fuel Novo Holdings’ Ambitious 3D Bioprinting Ventures
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Novo Holdings is channeling the massive success of weight loss drug Wegovy into strategic investments in 3D bioprinting.
Readily3D and BIO INX Launch READYGEL INX for Volumetric 3D Printers
What could be the first commercial material for volumetric 3D printers has just been announced.
Tethon 3D Launches Bison Bio, a New Bioprinter
Tethon 3D has released a bioprinter.
Innovative Direct Ink Writing Method Allows Variable Softness in 3D Printed Objects
Researchers have developed a unique approach to direct ink writing that has the ability to vary softness throughout the print.
Perspectives on 3D Bioprinting: Conversation with Vidmantas Šakalys from Vital3D
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe sit down for a chat with Vidmantas Šakalys, co-founder and CEO of Vital3D Technologies.
Innovative 3D Bioprinting Technique Paves Way for Engineering Human Cartilage
Researchers have used 3D print technology in an innovative manner to enable human cartilage tissue engineering.
Ice 3D Printing: A Cool New Approach to Developing Artificial Blood Vessels for Organ Bioprinting
Researchers have developed a unique way to use “ice 3D printing” to help produce artificial human organs.
Steakholder Foods Strikes Deal to Bring 3D Printed Meat to Market with Wyler Farms
Steakholder Foods announced a large deal to commercialize their 3D printed meat products.
Top 3D Printing Developments of 2023
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reflect on some noteworthy 3D printing developments that were covered in 2023.
Redwire 3D Bioprints a Human Knee Meniscus in Space
Redwire announced they’ve been able to 3D bioprint a human knee meniscus in space.
Combining Living Cells and Polymer 3D Printing for Water Purification
An interesting project at UCSD pairs living cells with polymer 3D printing.
Perspectivas sobre bioimpressão 3D:conversa com uma pesquisadora brasileira
Andressa Bonafe e Charles Goulding entrevistam um pesquisador líder para aprender mais sobre o estado da bioimpressão.
Perspectives on 3D Bioprinting: Conversation with a Brazilian Researcher
Andressa Bonafe and Charles Goulding interview a leading researcher to learn more about the state of bioprinting.
Martine Rothblatt’s Journey from Sirius to Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review the concept of 3D printed human organs.
Medical 3D Printing: Stratasys and CollPlant’s Biocompatible Implant Innovations
Stratasys announced an interesting arrangement with CollPlant Biotechnologies that could lead into a major line of business for the company.
Major Problem Solved in Bioprinting: New Composite Scaffolds Show Promising Results
Researchers seem to have solved a major problem in bioprinting.
MIT Researchers Create a 3D Printed Heart Model for Pre-Surgical Experiments
It’s a 3D printed heart, but not quite what you were thinking.
New F3DB Device Enables In-Body Bioprinting for Medical Procedures
An important development in bioprinting was achieved by researchers at the University of New South Wales.
3D Systems’ Revolutionary Regenerative Tissue Program: A Step towards 3D Printed Organs?
3D Systems announced a broad new program to 3D print human tissue.
Achieving Breakthroughs in Drug Discovery with 3D Bioprinting
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafé examine the state of bioprinting with a look at recent developments.
Leveraging 3D Printing with Johnson & Johnson’s Acquisition of Abiomed
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest increased use of 3D printing Johnson & Johnson.
Innovative 3D Printing Method Uses Liquid in Liquid Medium
Researchers from the University of Calgary have developed a “liquid in liquid” 3D printing material.
Sigma-Aldrich, Millapore, Merck KGaA and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications to 3D printing after a recent corporate merger.
Biden’s Biotech Executive Order and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications of new legislation in the US.
3D Printed Bioelectronics Are Coming
New research seems to have developed a way to 3D print bioelectronic components.
Researchers Develop Ice 3D Printer
There’s now a way to 3D print ice.
Surgery with Bioartificial Organs, Legal Troubles and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine a tragic applications of 3D printing and consider how things could have worked out for the better.
Women’s Health and 3D Printed Ovaries
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at the how 3D bioprinting may open new possibilities for women’s health.
A New Ear, Courtesy of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace examine the ramifications of the recent announcement of a successful 3D printed ear implant.
3D Printed Ears First Used in Human Patient
In a milestone development, 3DBio Therapeutics have completed reconstruction of a human ear with 3D printing.
Salmon and 3D Printing: Catching On to the Trend
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several startup companies developing ways to 3D print salmon meat.
Cellink-Lonza Partnership Brings New Possibilities for 3D Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Johnson Jiang look at the partnership of Cellink and Lonza.
Advancements in the Development of Living 3D Printed Bioinks
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort examine a new approach for producing bioinks using microbes.
New Jersey and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at 3D printing business activity in the state of New Jersey.
3D Systems’ Pivot Towards 3D Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger offer a perspective on 3D Systems’ apparent shift towards bioprinting.
Nanoscribe Announces the Quantum X bio 3D Printer
Nanoscribe announced a new variation of their Quantum X 3D printer, the Quantum X bio.
Programmable Microbes Produce 3D Print Material?
Researchers have developed an incredible new technique for producing material for bioprinters, and it may revolutionize other forms of 3D printing.
3D Systems To 3D Print Human Organs After Major Acquisition
3D Systems announced the acquisition of Volumetric Biotechnologies, solidifying their healthcare strategy.
Researchers Develop Color Bioinks for 3D Printed Artwork
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a highly unusual 3D print material.
Printing The Glioblastoma
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have 3D printed a working cancer tumor.
MeaTech: A Deliciously Sustainable Future
I took a closer look at 3D printed meat startup MeaTech.
CollPlant Biotechnologies And The Expansion Of Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine R&D at CollPlant as bioprinting interest picks up.
Desktop Metal’s Acquisition Of EnvisionTEC And 3D Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine ways that EnvisionTEC’s bioprinting technology may play into its new parent company’s operations.
Organovo New Senior Management And New Business Strategy
Charles R. Goulding digs into recent significant business changes at storied bioprinting-turned-drug-discovery company Organovo.
Multi-Material Body Implant 3D Printing Technique Developed
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have made a breakthrough in healthcare 3D printing.
Greater Customization Of 3D Printed Scaffolds Now Possible With New Bioink
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger consider new advances that could lead to great strides forward in bioprinting capabilities.
Stephanie Willerth: “My Team Has Made Amazing Progress In Bioprinting”
Dr. Stephanie Willerth is a Full Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Victoria and the Chief Executive Officer of Axolotl Biosciences. She is our Women in 3D Printing Guest #278!
News From Nanoscribe
There were two notable items from Nanoscribe this week.
Why Would You 3D Print Leaves?
Researchers have done something no one has done before: 3D printing “living” leaves.
3D Systems Acquires Not One, But Two Companies
3D Systems made what it calls strategic acquisitions of two companies last month.
Creating Real Human Bone With 3D Printing
New research at the University of New South Wales has shown a way to 3D print actual human bone. Bone is a highly complex human tissue, as it is both strong and lightweight, mostly due to the detailed natural lattice structure on the interior. Most times a damaged bone can heal itself; a break needs… Continue reading Creating Real Human Bone With 3D Printing
Readily3D Attempts Volumetric Human Organ Bioprinting
Readily3D, one of the first companies to tackle the new volumetric 3D printing process, has adapted their process for bioprinting.
In-Body 3D Printing Under Development
There may soon be a way to 3D print bones directly into patients.
Bioprinting Cartilage Tissue To Help Knees Function Again
The Wake Forest Institute has bioprinted regenerative knee cartilage tissue to replace damaged knee cartilage.
3D Systems Bets On Bioprinting
3D Systems announced a “significant” expansion into bioprinting applications.
Ear-y Developments In 3D Printing And R&D
Charles Goulding Jr. takes a look at bioprinting developments targeting the complex ear.
A New 3D Printing Material That Resembles Biological Tissues
Scientists have developed a new 3D printing material that closely mimics biological tissues.
The Art Of Bioprinting
Bioprinting is a 3D printing technique that combines the technology of 3D printers with select biomaterials to imitate components of the body.
NIST Scientists Make Advances In 3D Printing Gels And Soft Materials
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently invented a method to 3D print gels and soft materials.
A Universal Carrier Ink For Bioprinting
Cellulose fibres and biodegradable nanoparticles were combined by researchers at ETH Zurich to produce a gel that could pave the path for personalized biomaterial implants.
Fusetec 3D Prints Body Parts To Ramp Up Surgical Training
South Australian company Fusetec 3D prints body parts for medical training purposes. They hope to ramp up production post COVID-19.
Three Reasons To Be Thankful For 3D Printing Against COVID-19
COVID-19 has been a substantial part of our lives for the majority of this year and we’re very thankful for all of the innovators who took the initiative to help alleviate the impact of this pandemic.
An Unexpected Bioprinting Advantage Over COVID-19
Researchers have been using bioprinting technology to assist in the development of COVID-19 treatments.
Analyzing KFC’s 3D Printed Chicken Project
KFC announced a new initiative to 3D print their fried chicken products, but could this be practical?
Noninvasive Bioprinting Method Developed: 3D Print Inside The Body!
Researchers have developed a highly unusual form of 3D printing that allows printing to take place inside a living body.
Future Bioprinting Faces Unknown Regulations
An intriguing piece by The Conversation provokes some thinking into the future regulatory environment that might face bioprinting, a form of 3D printing that is rapidly advancing.