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Handheld 3D printer can deposit sheets of skin to cover large burn wounds.
Ink of the printer is “bio-ink” and it accelerates the healing process.
Bio ink is composed of mesenchymal stromal cells, which promote skin regeneration and reduces scarring.
Since 2018, the printer has gone through 10 redesigns to find the most suitable version for surgeries.
Prototype includes a single-use microfluidic printhead, a soft wheel that follows the track of the printhead.
