Description
The NGB-R is a multimodal, 4D bioprinting platform designed and developed to print live tissues and organs. Combining laser-assisted, micro-valve, and extrusion bioprinting, the NGB-R enables true versatility of bioprinting (from cells to spheroids) and offers the possibility of using a large number of biomaterials and hydrogels. The NGB-R also includes an embedded microscope for in-line cell printing monitoring and relies on a complete software suite for managing bioprinting protocols, from biological CAD to data analysis of manufacturing.
Features and Benefits - The NGB-R incorporates 3 different bioprinting techniques all in one system: Laser-assisted-bioprinting (LAB), Bio-extrusion, Micro-valve module
- High Cellular Viability (>95%): NGB-R’s laser-assisted bioprinting technology is nozzle-free technique with no damage causing forces occurring in the process. As a result, cell viability reaches >95% and printed tissues become truly functional.
- High-resolution, High-printing Speed: NGB-R is the first commercially available system to boast laser-assisted bioprinting, allowing users to deposit micro droplets (ranging in size from 50 µm to 300 µm) of cell bioink with a precision of a few microns.
- High-precision (10 µm): The initial positioning of cells has a huge impact on the evolution of future tissues. While ordinary extrusion-based bioprinting techniques do not allow for precise positioning of printed cells within the hydrogel, NGB-R allows precise positioning of cells at pre-designed pattern.
- Integrated Microscopy & Image Analysis platform: The NGB-R can come with an optional built-in microscope to acquire images of each individual tissue layer at each step of fabrication.
- Microfluidic Multi-cell Loading Module: This feature is designed to enable fabrication of larger and more complex tissues in compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This optional module includes a microfluidic cartridge and an automatized pipette or homogenization.
- Robotic-assisted: NGB-R is designed to address automation and reproducibility issues in tissue manufacturing; 6-axis robotic arm integrated within NGB-R allows semi- to fully automated fabrication.