Development of affordable 3D food printer with an exchangeable syringe-pump mechanism

The Enderstruder: An accessible open-source syringe extruder compatible with Ender series 3D printers

“…We replaced the rubber wheels with a linear rail to (1) achieve smoother movement, (2) reduce ringing artifacts, and (3) stabilize the increased weight from the stepper motor. As noted by Demircan and Ozcelik, an unbalanced center of gravity around the linear rail can result in uneven layers and compromised 3D resolution [19] . Therefore, we positioned the motor at the gantry level, as close to the linear rail as feasible.…”

Development of a microfluidic-assisted open-source 3D bioprinting system (MOS3S) for the engineering of hierarchical tissues

“…Today, a number of 3D printers are available at a convenient price, enabling researchers to investigate the potential of this technology in different fields of study and research. A wide spectrum of applications can be mentioned for 3D printing, from aviation, jewelry, and sculpture to the food [2] and healthcare industry [3] . Recently, the ability of AM in fabricating biologically-relevant structures has captured the interest of engineers and biologists, who have come together to foster the development of 3D bioprinting for tissue fabrication [4] and disease modelling purposes [5] , [6] .…”

Modification of a desktop FFF printer via NIR laser addition for upconversion 3D printing

“…In recent years the widespread availability of affordable and open-source desktop FFF printers has enabled the introduction of additional functionalities. For instance, the integration of an additional syringe-based extrusion printhead enabled the use of modified FFF printers in bioprinting [28] and food 3D printing [29] applications. Furthermore, the introduction of UV light source in addition to the syringe-based extrusion printhead had enabled curing of photopolymer resins, liquids, pastes, and gels [30] , [31] .…”