Bioprinting
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
3D Systems Pours $8M into Theradaptive for Therapy-Coated 3D Printed Implants
One of the most interesting developments in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry is the involvement of legacy original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) entering into the regenerative medicine space, further redefining what…
Printing the Future: Penn State’s NIH-Supported Bioprinting Leap
A groundbreaking project led by Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) researchers is poised to revolutionize the bioprinting of human tissues. If successful, their technology will be the first to efficiently…
Fiber-infused Ink Brings 3D Printed Heart Models to Life
Bioengineering has significantly evolved in the last decade. Once again, scientists turned to 3D printed cardiac tissues to delve deeper into combating heart disease and tailoring treatments to the unique…
Gulf Nation to Commercialize Fish 3D Printing via Multi-million Dollar Deal with Steakholder Foods
3D printed food, particularly 3D printed meat, is an area generating considerable excitement. The concept seems straightforward: grow nutrients in a vat, then utilize 3D printing to create structures that…
Bioprinting Companies Unite to Form HU3DINKS Consortium
A new international consortium called HU3DINKS is rallying behind a single mission: to develop advanced human tissue-based bioinks for 3D bioprinting. Supported by IraSME, a German network of funding programs;…
Totally Tubular: Desktop Health’s 3D-Bioplotter Now 3D Prints Tube-shaped Medical Devices
Desktop Health, the medical 3D printing division of Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM), has unveiled a new tool called PrintRoll. This first-of-its-kind bioprinting tool is an attachment for their 3D printer…
3D Printing News Briefs, July 6, 2023: Industry Collaborations, Biofabrication, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, the winners of the TCT Awards were honored. Elementum 3D hired a new Chief Financial Officer, and Sinaha Platform signed an agreement with Omega…
