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3D Printers for Biotechnology Laboratory

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Scientific domain PE11: Materials Engineering LS9: Biotechnology and Biosystems Engineering LS3: Cellular Developmental and Regenerative Biology
Keywords 3D printing DIW DIW technology DLP technology FFF SLA SLA technology SLS SLS technology additive manufacturing bio ink ceramics metals silicone
Home partner institution (UPC) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
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Technical staff available Yes
Remote access details No
Remote access available No
Open to external users Yes
Equipment
  • RICOH AM S5500P. SLS technology. 550 mm x 550 mm x 500 mm printing volume. PA12 material
  • 3D Systems Vanguard HS. SLS technology. 320 mm x 280 mm x 400 mm printing volume. PA12+GF, PP, TPU materials
  • 3D Systems SLA-7000. SLA technology. 550 mm x 550 mm x 500 mm printing volume. Material similar to epoxy resin ABS
  • BCN3D Systems W27. 4 units. FDM technology. 320 mm x 280 mm x 400 mm printing volume. PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG, PA12, PA12+GF, PP materials
  • BCN3D Epsilon W50. 4 units. FDM technology. 400 mm x 300 mm x 400 mm printing. PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG, PA12, PA12+GF, PP materials
  • HAAS VF 3ss. 3-axis machining center. Ranges of 1016 mm x 508 mm x 635 mm. Maximum turning speed:  12,000min-1
  • DMG 50 EVO. 5-axis machining center. Ranges of 500 mm x 400 mm x 400 mm. Maximum turning speed: 18,000min-1
  • ONA UE 250. Wire EDM. Ranges of 350 x 250 x 200
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Online booking system available No
Description

CIM UPC has the ability to design and manufacture 3D printers using and hybridizing FFF, DIW, DLP and pellet technologies for research projects in new material and additive manufacturing techniques. The materials that can be 3D printed are metals, ceramics, bio-inks, silicones, thermoplastics, etc.

The joint development process with the university researcher, research center or company, always begins with determining the specifications of the printer, depending on the project’s objective.

Based on these premises, the system alternatives are evaluated technically and economically to find the best option.

The average period for designing and manufacturing a customized 3D bioprinter varies from 4 to 8 months.