Design of an Open-Source, Low-Cost Bioink and Food Melt Extrusion 3D Printer
| Autor: | Matthew Lanaro, Logan Spiers, Maria A. Woodruff, Prasad Yarlagadda, Jacob Skewes |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
0106 biological sciences
Fabrication Food Handling Computer science General Chemical Engineering 3D printing Poloxamer 01 natural sciences General Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology 3d printer 03 medical and health sciences Software 010608 biotechnology Framing (construction) Humans Electronics Process engineering Melt extrusion 030304 developmental biology 0303 health sciences General Immunology and Microbiology business.industry General Neuroscience Printing Three-Dimensional Extrusion business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Visualized Experiments. |
| ISSN: | 1940-087X |
| DOI: | 10.3791/59834-v |
| Popis: | Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an increasingly popular manufacturing technique that allows highly complex objects to be fabricated with no retooling costs. This increasing popularity is partly driven by falling barriers to entry such as system set-up costs and ease of operation. The following protocol presents the design and construction of an Additive Manufacturing Melt Extrusion (ADDME) 3D printer for the fabrication of custom parts and components. ADDME has been designed with a combination of 3D-printed, laser-cut, and online-sourced components. The protocol is arranged into easy-to-follow sections, with detailed diagrams and parts lists under the headings of framing, y-axis and bed, x-axis, extrusion, electronics, and software. The performance of ADDME is evaluated through extrusion testing and 3D printing of complex objects using viscous cream, chocolate, and Pluronic F-127 (a model for bioinks). The results indicate that ADDME is a capable platform for the fabrication of materials and constructs for use in a wide range of industries. The combination of detailed diagrams and video content facilitates access to low-cost, easy-to-operate equipment for individuals interested in 3D printing of complex objects from a wide range of materials. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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