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3D Printing of Biomolecular Models for Research and Pedagogy
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2017
Physical models of biomolecules can facilitate an understanding of their structure-function for the researcher, aid in communication between researchers, and serve as an educational tool in pedagogical endeavors. Here, we provide detailed guidance for the 3D printing of accurate models of biomolecules using fused filament fabrication desktop 3D printers.
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3D Printing of Preclinical X-ray Computed Tomographic Data Sets
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2013
Using modern plastic extrusion and printing technologies, it is now possible to quickly and inexpensively produce physical models of X-ray CT data taken in a laboratory. The three -dimensional printing of tomographic data is a powerful visualization, research, and educational tool that may now be accessed by the preclinical imaging community.
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Personalized 3D-printed Headgear for Multi-electrode Transcranial Electrical Stimulation
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2025
Our patented, personalized 3D-printed headgear provides rapid and reliable delivery of in-office and remotely delivered multi-electrode transcranial electrical stimulation (ME-tES).
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3D Printing - Evaluating Particle Emissions of a 3D Printing Pen
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2020
This protocol presents a method to analyze the emission of 3D printing pens. Particle concentration and particle size distribution of the released particle is measured. Released particles are further analyzed with transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Metal content in filaments is quantified by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
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Scaling of Engineered Vascular Grafts Using 3D Printed Guides and the Ring Stacking Method
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2017
Scalable engineered blood vessels would improve clinical applicability. Using easily sizable 3D-printed guides, rings of vascular smooth muscle were created and stacked into a tubular form, forming a vascular graft. Grafts can be sized to meet the range of human coronary artery dimensions by simply changing the 3D-printed guide size.
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A customized geometry can position culture vessels, imaging components, sensors, or other assemblies in defined locations. Mounting features and openings can be incorporated into the design rather than added through separate adjustments. This helps establish a consistent physical arrangement, which can improve alignment between experimental components and support more reproducible biological workflows.
The digital design can be modified to change dimensions, openings, mounting features, and material use. These variables allow the support structure to match a particular experimental setup instead of relying on a general-purpose foundation. Adjusting the geometry also supports adaptation when the size, placement, or combination of biological equipment changes.
Additive manufacturing builds the structure sequentially by depositing material layer by layer. This approach supports custom geometries and low-volume production without requiring a large manufacturing run. For biology, that flexibility is useful when a laboratory needs a specialized support, wants to test a design quickly, or must adapt equipment for a particular experiment.
A purpose-designed base can hold experimental components in repeatable positions and provide a stable foundation for the setup. Consistent placement may reduce variation caused by shifting or misalignment of vessels, sensors, imaging components, or assemblies. The resulting standardization can make biological workflows easier to repeat and can support more consistent experimental comparisons.
The workflow begins with a digital design that specifies the required dimensions, openings, mounting features, and material use. The design is then fabricated by depositing material layer by layer. After production, the resulting base can be incorporated into the intended laboratory arrangement to support vessels, imaging components, sensors, or other experimental assemblies.
This approach is useful when an experimental setup requires a customized foundation, unusual component placement, or features that standard supports do not provide. It also suits low-volume prototyping and rapid adaptation of laboratory equipment. In biology, researchers may apply it to culture, imaging, sensing, or other specialized workflows that benefit from tailored physical support.
The overview identifies several possible uses, including support for culture vessels, imaging components, sensors, and broader experimental assemblies. The base can be designed around the requirements of the selected equipment, with dimensions, openings, and mounting features adjusted accordingly. This makes it relevant to both biological experiments and device-oriented laboratory arrangements.
Rapid, low-volume production allows a laboratory or teaching environment to create and adapt equipment supports for a particular activity. A customized base can organize components and demonstrate how digital design translates into a physical experimental tool. In specialized workflows, the same flexibility enables practical modifications when existing laboratory equipment does not match the setup.