Modified Printer Makes Taller Living Materials
Supporting the ink helps prevent soft shapes from collapsing.
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In this lesson: Connect the changed printing mechanism with the need to support soft bio-ink.
Grammar in this story: Containing identifies what is inside
bio-ink containing living cells
Containing modifies bio-ink and tells the reader that cells are part of that ink. It does not mean the printer itself is alive.
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Connect the pump, ink and support gel in a short explanation.
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The syringe pump pushes out bio-ink containing living cells. The supporting gel helps the soft ink keep its shape while it solidifies, allowing the modified system to print more than 100 layers.
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