Advanced tomographic volumetric bioprinting: fast biofabrication with versatile, high-throughput, and cell-compatible technologies (Invited Paper)

Tomographic volumetric bioprinting is a groundbreaking biofabrication technique that rapidly produces complex free-form structures within seconds. It uses a precise 3D light dose to create intricate designs in a range of materials, from soft hydrogels to sturdy ceramics. This method is gentle on living cells, featuring short printing times, low photoinitiator concentrations, and no shear stress, ensuring high cellular viability and function. The technology supports multiple wavelengths, enhancing its versatility and expanding potential applications. Examples include modeling liver functions with hepatic organoids and mimicking cancer-associated fibroblast responses in pancreatic cancer models. At Readily3D, we develop these advanced bioprinters to enable researchers to model biological tissues swiftly and accurately, pushing the boundaries of biomaterials research and applications.