The University of Minnesota’s Bioprinting Facility studies human cell viability, proliferation, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue morphogenesis, in three-dimensionally printed tissue constructs. We synthesize synthetic and natural biomaterials for use as “inks” in bioprinting projects. We employ a variety of bioprinting techniques and hydrogel crosslinking methods.
The facility provides bioprinters, reagents, consumables, an automatic imaging system, and personalized training sessions to meet all of your bioprinting research needs.
Available Equipment
Inkredible+ Bioprinter
Inkredible+ Bioprinter
The Inkredible+ is a pneumatic-based extrusion system with dual print heads and built-in UV LED curing that allows for quick and easy bioprinting of living tissues.
BIO X Bioprinter
BIO X Bioprinter
A user-friendly and flexible bioprinter with interchangeable printheads, allowing compatibility with virtually any material to offer a wide range of applications.
BIONOVAX
BIONOVAX
The BionovaX uses Digital Light Processing (DLP) to enable high-resolution live cell printing.
R-GEN 200 Bioprinting Station
R-GEN 200 Bioprinting Station
Combine jetting, contact dispensing and electrowriting technologies with a full range of auxiliary process options to build simple or complex cell-laden constructs.
Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D Printer
Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D Printer
Thermoplastic 3D printer with the ability to create custom parts to assist in 3D bioprinting.
Invitrogen EVOS FL Auto 2 Cell Imaging System
Invitrogen EVOS FL Auto 2 Cell Imaging System
Fully automated imaging system designed with advanced capabilities to simplify demanding cell-based imaging applications such as live-cell imaging, image tiling, and Z-stacking.
Mach-1 Micromechanical Tissue Testing System
Mach-1 Micromechanical Tissue Testing System
A unique system with customizable features to determine the mechanical properties of biomaterials, tissues, and soft materials in various applications.
Desktops for CAD Design and Bioprinting File Preparation
Desktops for CAD Design and Bioprinting File Preparation
Coming Soon: Laser-Assisted Bioprinter for Laser-Induced Forward Transfers
Coming Soon: Laser-Assisted Bioprinter for Laser-Induced Forward Transfers
Faculty
Facility Director
Facility Director
Facility Manager
Facility Manager
Kyleigh Pacello
Available Consumables and Reagents
Bioprinting Consumables
Bioprinting Consumables
We have syringe barrels, caps, pistons, and nozzle tips of varying gauges and lengths available to purchase.
Sterile Consumables
Sterile Consumables
Bioprinting supplies can be provided sterile to mitigate contamination of cell-laden 3D printed constructs.
Pluronic F-127
Pluronic F-127
Pluronic is great sacrificial material due to its reverse gelation. It is a gel at room temperature and liquifies at colder temperatures.
Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMA)
Gelatin Methacryloyl (GelMA)
GelMA is produced through the modification of gelatin with methacrylic anhydride. The amino groups on gelatin's side chains are replaced with methacryloyl groups. The final product is able to crosslink in the presence of a photoinitiator (LAP) and UV light.
Gelatin from Porcine Skin, 300 Gram Bloom Strength
Gelatin from Porcine Skin, 300 Gram Bloom Strength
Sodium Alginate
Sodium Alginate
This substance is a natural polymer derived from algae and is capable of ionic crosslinking in the presence of divalent cations. The most common crosslinking method is submerging in a bath of CaCl2 solution.
Custom Support Parts
Custom Support Parts
Custom ABS, ASA, Polypropylene, Nylon, and Polycaprolactone parts made by the Ultimaker 3D printer.
Dual Extrusion
Inkredible+ Bioprinter Loaded with Two Different Materials
Inkredible+ Bioprinter Loaded with Two Different Materials
Dual Extrusion Mid-Print
Dual Extrusion Mid-Print
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Human Nose Model with Two Materials
Contact Information
Point of Contact
Kyleigh Pacello
Facility Manager
Lab location
Nils Hasselmo Hall
Room 1-279
Mailing address
312 Church St SE
NHH, Room 1-279
Minneapolis, MN 55455