Bioprinter Rupinder Singh Caroline LaManna Sailaja Akella Teresa Mak

Background on Bioprinters Devices that print cells or macromolecules Usually are made from redesigned inkjet printers Thermal Bubble Piezoelectric Some are currently used to coat DNA on plates Microarray

Voice of Customer A versatile device that prints cells or polymers without contamination Encapsulated cells should remain viable on some polymeric- scaffold The cells can be printed to form intricate patterns The standard of printing should be cost effective The device should be pleasing to the sight and portable