3D printing laboratory
The 3D printing laboratory includes several 3D printers oriented in the development of medical devices. It notably includes the BioX bioprinter (CellInk), enabling a new approach to tissue engineering and the manufacture of drugs. It also includes the FFF P220 printer (APIUM), allowing printing with PEEK polymer.
These devices, at the cutting edge of technology, are operated by members of the laboratory whose expertise focuses on the development of medical devices by developing new materials. It is possible to have access to these devices by contacting us
Contact:
Small animal imaging platform,
CHU de Québec Research Center (CHUL), 2705 boulevard Laurier, Québec (Qc), G1V 4G2
Phone. (418) 525-4444, extension 47115 (Théophraste Lescot), or 42366 (Marc-André Fortin);
Equipment
Thermoplastic 3D printer FFF (Thermoplastic 3D printer)
Model : Apium, P220 (2018)
Description : 3D prints high performance polymers
Feature : Max Nozzle Temperature 500oC
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Statue : 3D printing platform (Management: Fortin group)
Bioprinter ( Bioprinter )
Model : CellInk, Bio X (2018)
Description : Prints hydrogels (may contain cells) in 3D
Characterization : Sterile environment (UV + HEPA filter); three printheads
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Statue : 3D printing platform (Management: Fortin group)
Filament extruder ( Filament maker )
Model : 3Devo, Filament maker (2018)
Description : Extrudes polymer granules to make polymer filaments according to 3D printing industry standards.
Has 4 heating zones that can go up to 450°C
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Statue : 3D printing platform (Management: Fortin group)
Filament dryer
Model : Apium, FD1 (2018)
Description : Dehumidifies polymer filaments to increase the quality of 3D prints,
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Statue : 3D printing platform (Management: Fortin group)
Slicer software
Software : Simplify 3D, Simplify3D (2018)
Description : Convert 3D models into commands (.gcode) for 3D printers
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Statue : 3D printing platform (Management: Fortin group)
