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New to the world of three-dimensional (3D) biology, or testing out a new material with your Allevi bioprinter? This protocol is part of a series to help you learn how

Thermoplastics in bioprinting are often used as a support structure to provide extra mechanical strength and as reinforcement for matrix bioinks[1,2]. Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a biodegradable thermoplastic used in a

Sample STL Files This is an updated list of sample STL files that Allevi recommends for biomaterial optimization, bioprinter setup, and troubleshooting. An STL file is the file format used

Organ-on-a-chip has proven to be an extremely valuable technology utilized for disease modeling, drug testing and mimicking organ function. Each individual organ-on-chip is composed of a clear flexible polymer (see

Choosing the slic3r infill pattern for your bioprint can be tricky and confusing. Depending on which cell-line you’re using in your lab, your infill can help with cell proliferation and

Introduction Hyperelastic Bone bioink is a biomaterial made by Dimension Inx composed of > 90% hydroxyapatite, the same mineral found in teeth and bones. This bioink is printed at room temperature,

Bioink Overview: 3D Graphene is a biomaterial made by Dimension Inx composed of > 90% graphene – a flexible, conductive, biocompatible material for muscle, nerve and cardiac tissue engineering. This biomaterial

Stage Lights Allevi 1 and Allevi 3 bioprinters come with a bright stage light for improved viewing, but different colors can also indicate the status of your bioprinter and help

Just as a 2D printer has a variety of color inks to create an assortment of images, bioprinters utilize a variety of bioinks to create an assortment of viable 3D

Allevi bioprinters are built for versatility and are capable of bioprinting with a wide array of bioinks and cells types. In addition to pre-optimized biomaterials, many users also use their