3D Jet Writer Prints Scaffolds for Cancer Research

Mar-07-18 A 3D jet writer able to print high-resolution polymer microtissues could help fuel cancer drug research.

Developed by teams from Purdue University and the University of Michigan, the printing technology improves on previous attempts to create a realistic, controlled cancer environment, which were limited by incorrect porosity. To address this issue, the team eschewed 3D printing for 3D writing, developing a 3D jet writer that draws out a polymer fiber and deposits it on a plate to build the scaffold structure.

According to the team, the 3D structure offers more realistic pore sizes, which encourage the growth of cancer cells and provides research teams with a platform to test new cancer-fighting drugs.

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