List of bio 3D printers (method, manufacturer, build size)
A list of bioprinting 3D printers, grouped by printing method. Compare printers while checking how the methods differ. Discontinued printers are included.
Matching: 47printers (5 methods)
What this list includes
- Extrusion bioprinting
- DLP bioprinting
- LCD bioprinting
- Volumetric bioprinting
- Inkjet bioprinting
Printers registered under other method names are not included. Methods such as the following can be found in the printer list of each method: Two-photon polymerization
This list sums up the methods and specs of printers. It does not describe effects or indications for medical use.
Summary of listed bio 3D printers
- Printers listed
- 47
- 26 manufacturers
- Build size (longest side)
- 10 to 345mm
- 32 printers with data
- Median build size
- 130mm
- Longest side
- Price (USD)
- $4,995 to $300,000
- 18 printers with a USD price
Manufacturers with the most listed printers
Build sizes and prices are based on figures published by manufacturers and only include printers with data. Prices are for reference.
Features of each method
Extrusion bioprinting
A method that pushes a material containing cells (bioink) or a hydrogel out through a fine opening and stacks it layer by layer. It is mainly used in tissue engineering to make 3D structures that resemble tissue.
- Listed printers
- 42printers
- Build size (longest side)
- 10 to 345mm28 with data
- Price (USD)
- $4,995 to $300,00017 with data
Manufacturers with the most listed printers
DLP bioprinting
A method that projects light over a whole area with a projector and cures a light-curing bioink one layer at a time.
- Listed printers
- 2printers
- Build size (longest side)
- 19 to 64mm2 with data
Manufacturers with the most listed printers
LCD bioprinting
A method that shines light through a liquid crystal panel and cures a light-curing bioink one layer at a time.
- Listed printers
- 1printer
- Build size (longest side)
- 70mm1 with data
- Price (USD)
- $14,0001 with data
Manufacturers with the most listed printers
Volumetric bioprinting
A method that shines light from several directions into a container of light-curing bioink and cures the whole object at once, without stacking layers.
- Listed printers
- 1printer
- Build size (longest side)
- 25mm1 with data
Manufacturers with the most listed printers
Inkjet bioprinting
A method that ejects bioink from a nozzle as small droplets and stacks them up.
- Listed printers
- 1printer
Manufacturers with the most listed printers
Printers
1 printer (by name)
- Volumetric
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