3D Bioprinting:

🔹 It is a form of additive manufacturing that uses cells and other biocompatible materials as "inks", also known as bioinks, to print living structures layer-by-layer which mimic the behavior of natural living systems

🔹 Bio-ink is a combination of living cells and a compatible base, like collagen, elastin, gelatin, hyaluronan, silk, alginate or nanocellulose

🔹 Process:

1. Pre bio-printing involves creating the digital model that the printer will produce. The technologies used are computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans

2. Bio-printing is the actual printing process, where bio-ink is placed in a printer cartridge and deposition takes place based on the digital model

3. Post bio-printing is the mechanical and chemical stimulation of printed parts so as to create stable structures for the biological material

🔹 Application:

1. Medicine and Bio-engineering

2. Disease treatment

3. Organ transplantation

4. Bone Tissue regeneration

5. Cosmetic Surgery