Bioprinting Blog

It was a fun-filled week with 3D printing at Leapstart Afterschool Cupertino last week. Here are some pictures I like to share with everyone to show you what some of the kids did. Using simple design tools like Blokify and TinkerCAD, kids were able to create their own little 3D models. Of course no one could stop them from downloading their favorite toy or iPhone case from Thingiverse. Here are pics from the summer camp 3D models made by Sanika Mix of model created and downloaded by kids   The whole group of us at Leapstart Afterschool

3D bio-printers can be used to print biological materials such as gels, proteins and cells. Inspired by the BioCurious team, our group at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore assembled a 3D DIY bio-printer and explored the possibility of printing mammalian cells. First, we assembled the printer following the manual from Instructables. This is the DIY 3D bio-printer created by team at NTU Singapore. We tested the bio-printer for printing alginate gels. Calcium chloride solution was dropped onto a culture dish containing 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% sodium alginate solution. We found that 1.5-2.0% alginate worked best in providing most consistency in printing. The picture below shows a test print using ink versus alginate hydrogel. (Left) Letter 'N' printed in ink (Right) Letter 'N' printed in alginate Scale bar: 1mm Finally we showed that 3D gels could be printed using this DIY bio-printer platform, the picture below shows a printed...

We had a fun-filled day at Discovery Day (Jun 4) in Sandpiper Elementary School this week. The kids were so excited to learn about 3D printing and start creating their own 3D models. We introduced them to Blokify, an iPad program for 3D modeling. It is easy to use and fun for kids - they simply loved it! Thanks Blokify - we love your app!!! Here are some pictures we like to share with all of you from that day. See what the kids have created that day and only within an hour. It's amazing and so much fun!!! Kids fascinated with learning Blokify Kids showing off their 3D models - See What We Made!!!   We thank the Discovery Day team led by Rahila and Pushpa for giving us a chance to host this event at Sandpiper Elementary. Great job on Discovery Day. For more info about our K3-5 and K6-8 programs, please visit: http://www.se3d.com/services.html

Last week we had a lot of excitement going on at Bee Best Learning Center in Castro Valley. To showcase the summer camp programs that SE3D Education will be launching there this summer, I hosted a live demo and brought a number of sample models that kids will be able to create in our 3D printing workshops. So the printer got everyone excited, they were all surrounding the table just waiting to watch the printer in action. It was really a lot of fun for me and the kids so here are some pictures that we would like to share with everyone. We also like to thank all parents who showed up for the open house and asked so many insightful questions about our workshops. We hope to see you all this summer! "Wow I can't wait to see it print" Kids and parents figure out 3D printer Memorized by the printer  Parent delighted while kids play with models Great exposure for kids to new technology Go SE3D! Go Bee Best! SE3D Education 3D printing workshops ~ bay ...