The Axo A3 Bioprinting System by Axolotl Biosystems is a cutting-edge desktop platform designed for advanced tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. It seamlessly integrates melt electrowriting, pneumatic extrusion, and mechanical-driven extrusion, offering unparalleled versatility for bioprinting 3D living tissues. With a build volume of 130 x 90 x 80 mm, the Axo A3 supports a wide range of biomaterials, enabling precise fabrication of scaffolds and tissues for research in drug discovery, cancer studies, and clinical applications like orthodontics and surgery. Its user-friendly AxoSuite software, broad temperature range (-10°C to 265°C), and high-pressure capabilities (0–800 kPa) make it a top choice for bioengineering labs aiming to innovate in biomaterial research while keeping costs accessible. Specifications Build Volume: 130 x 90 x 80 mm (5.12 x 3.54 x 3.15 inches) Printing Technology: Melt electrowriting, pneumatic extrusion, mechanical-driven extrusion Print Speed: Up to 50 mm/s Pressure Range: 0–800 kPa (pneumatic extrusion) Temperature Range: -10°C to 265°C (printhead and bed) Resolution: 1 µm (X, Y, Z axis precision) Voltage for Melt Electrowriting: 0 kV to 15 kV DC Current for Melt Electrowriting: 0 µA to 150 µA UV-Laser Module: 50 mW, 405 nm (for photocrosslinking) Printheads: Up to 3 independent printhead slots, intelligent and interchangeable with independent temperature control Supported Substrates: Glass slides, well-plates, petri dishes Collector Types: Flat collector, rotary collector Sterilization: UV sterilization system, HEPA filter to prevent biomaterial contamination Software: AxoSuite (compatible with STL and G-Code files, supports bioprinting, droplet dispensing, electrowriting) Applications: Tissue engineering (skin, bone, cartilage, blood vessels, hepatic and cardiac tissue) Drug discovery (3D models for screening, tumor microenvironment studies, angiogenesis) Clinical applications (orthodontics, surgery, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, implants) Dimensions: Not specified (typically compact for desktop use, likely around 400 x 400 x 400 mm based on similar systems) Weight: Not specified (typically 10–15 kg for desktop bioprinters) Power: Not specified (typically 100-240V, 50/60Hz, ~100W for similar systems) Additional Features: Easy-to-use, plug-and-play benchtop system Wide pressure and temperature range for diverse biomaterials Designed for accessibility in research labs with a starting price around $25,000