Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing is used for diverse biotechnological applications, such as tissue engineering, enzyme, and bioreactor technology. Various additive manufacturing systems are provided, from FDM to SLA, MJP printing to melt-electro-writing, and spinning or micro-valve printing. Many different biopolymers are available for additive manufacturing, which are also classified as biocompatible, such as PLA, PCL, PDO, etc. The work with 3D printing includes classic rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, and customized printing of lab consumables such as gel electrophoresis combs, Luer lock connectors, etc. Research is being carried out into developing components for biologically compatible 3D matrices and the 3D printing of cells and enzymes in and with the matrix.