Bioprinting

3D Printing News Briefs, March 16, 2024: Partnerships, Affordable Bioprinter, & More

We’re starting with dental 3D printing news today, and then moving on to some new partnerships. Then it’s on to some interesting university research about 3D printing plant-based pharmaceuticals, but…

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Exclusive Interview: BICO’s New Bioprinting Era under Maria Forss Begins

In the dynamic landscape of life sciences, Maria Forss has taken the helm as the new CEO of BICO (STO: BICO), a name that emerged from bioprinting pioneer Cellink and…

3D Printing News Briefs, March 9, 2024: ADDiTEC Racing, 3D Printed Functional Brain Tissue, & More

In 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with automotive applications, as ADDiTEC launched its new racing division. Moving on, 3D-Fuel is now part of the Nexa3D family, and researchers have…

Bioprinting’s Investment Milestones of 2023

Navigating through the landscape of bioprinting, 2023 unfolded as a year where targeted investments significantly nurtured this specialized field. The ripples of these investments indicate a maturing industry poised for…

Daring AM: The State of Alt Meats and 3D Printing as We Transition into 2024

Alternative meats enter 2024 marked by wins and losses. The U.S. led the way with major regulatory approvals by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including Good Meat‘s lab-grown chicken…

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The Rise of 3D Printing in South Korea

South Korea has been steadily increasing its involvement in additive manufacturing (AM), particularly in the post-2010s, with the government’s “Manufacturing Innovation 3.0” strategy placing AM at the forefront. This initiative,…

3D Systems Appoints New Executives to Strengthen Restructuring Initiative

Additive manufacturing (AM) pioneer 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has announced key changes to its executive leadership team, another move in the strategic shift of its operations. The company has appointed…

NASA’s Expedition 69 Crew Discusses 3D Printed Meniscus in Space

At the Dubai Future Forum 2023, the crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission, Expedition 69, shed light on various facets of their 186-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS)….

3D Printing News Briefs, November 30, 2023: Material Database, Bone Scaffolds, & More

We’re starting off with lots of materials news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, from Replique, Asahi Kasei, and Arkema; plus, a team of researchers are 3D printing metals with…

CELLINK Bioprinter Enables Bioprinted Hair Follicles for Skin Regeneration and More

In a landmark achievement, researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York have successfully 3D-printed hair follicles in lab-grown human skin tissue, marking a significant advancement in the field of…

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BICO’s Revival: A Fresh Era with Maria Forss at the Helm

Swedish biotech company BICO (STO: BICO) has been making waves in the industry recently. Ever since Maria Forss assumed the role of CEO in November 2023, the company seems to…

Now in Patients: 3D Printed Ear Implants with Built-In Medications

In a world first, a patient has received a 3D printed, customized external ear canal implant that releases medication post-surgery to prevent restenosis, which is the re-narrowing of the ear…

3D Printing News Briefs, November 4, 2023: Insourcing, Prosthetics, & More

We’re starting with business today in 3D Printing News Briefs, with stories from Nexa3D and Headmade Materials, Desktop Metal and FreeFORM Technologies, and 3D Systems. ELEGOO debuted a new printer…

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Next-Gen Drug Testing: Scientists Bioprint Long-Term Colon Cancer Models

Imagine a world where we can mimic the way cancer grows and evolves in the human body without actually relying on human trials. Building on this vision, scientists from CTIBiotech…

Bioprinted Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner: Steakholder Reveals New Beef Ink for Food 3D Printing

Steakholder Foods (Nasdaq: STKH) has recently pulled back the curtain on its cutting-edge 3D bioprinting technology and bioinks, marking a significant leap in cultivated meat production. 3D printed steak. Image…

Korean Food Giant Taps T&R Biofab to Bioprint New Plant-Based Meats

South Korean food behemoth CJ CheilJedang has joined forces with bioprinting expert T&R Biofab (Kosdaq: 246710), signaling a game-changing merger of food production and cutting-edge 3D bioprinting technology. This collaboration…

Daring AM: Stanford’s $26.3M Venture to Bioprint and Implant a Human Heart into a Pig

Stanford University, fueled by a $26.3 million federal contract, is gearing up to bioprint a human heart and implant it into a pig. The researchers behind this effort have already…

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Divergent 3D, Pelagus 3D, and More at the 2023 NAMIC Global AM Summit

The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC)’s Global AM Summit in Singapore attracts a diverse international audience, aiming to establish the city-state as a pivotal player in the additive manufacturing…

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A Decade of Progress in Cultured and Bioprinted Meat

Diving into the world of 3D bioprinted cultivated meat reveals a dynamic landscape where biotechnology, food science, and engineering converge. Despite its novelty, the industry has witnessed significant milestones in…

3D Printing News Briefs, September 30, 2023: Drone Customization, 3D Printed Bandage, & More

We’re kicking off 3D Printing News Briefs with software, as Meltio has a new toolpath generator. Moving on, a collaborative project is making drone customization and production with 3D printing…

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First Bioprinted Meniscus Returning from Space

In a major stride for space exploration and biotechnology, Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has successfully 3D bioprinted the first human knee meniscus onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Using its upgraded…

Bioprinted Hearts in Space: Belgium’s Quest to Unlock the Secrets of Cardiac Aging

Five Belgian companies and research centers have embarked on a groundbreaking journey to investigate one of the world’s most pressing health concerns: cardiovascular disease. Known as the AstroCardia project, this…

3D Printing News Briefs, August 26, 2023: Materials, Electroplating, Consumer Goods, & More

It’s all materials, all the time in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, starting with AddUp adding an aluminum alloy by Constellium to its materials portfolio. igus introduced an online service…

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BICO’s Path to Profitability is A Test for New CEO Maria Forss

Sharing two key announcements that could signal a new direction, bioscience and bioprinting firm BICO (STO: BICO) has appointed Maria Forss as its new President and CEO. As a demonstration…