Temperature control system for bioprinting with gelatin

Ensure precise bioprinting outcomes by maintaining accurate temperature control of your materials, vital for optimizing the extrusion process and enhancing the quality of cellular structures and hydrogels.

Manages Temperature for Accurate Bioprinting Extrusion

The temperature control b5 from ViscoTec’s Puredyne® series is a versatile unit designed for precise thermal management in bioprinting. Utilizing a Peltier element for efficient heating and cooling, it can maintain temperatures between 4°C and 40°C, crucial for processing sensitive materials like gelatin and pluronic. This unit ensures consistent material properties, vital for producing high-quality bio-printed tissue scaffolds and cellular structures. It integrates seamlessly with existing bioprinting setups, either directly with the printer or via an optional control unit, allowing for manual and continuous operations. Featuring a PID controller for accurate temperature regulation, the system includes an aluminum sleeve to ensure efficient heat transfer. Its compact design is suitable for both R&D and production environments in biotechnology and tissue engineering sectors. The Puredyne® temperature control b5 supports customizable configurations to meet diverse research requirements, making it an essential tool for advanced bioprinting applications.

Benefits

  • Enhances material stability, ensuring high-quality bio-printed structures.
  • Achieves precise temperature control, vital for cell survival and consistency.
  • Seamlessly integrates into current bioprinting setups, reducing setup time.
  • Offers flexible operation with both manual and continuous modes.
  • Supports a wide temperature range, expanding material processing capabilities.

General


Applications
Biological materials,Gelatin,Bioprinting,Cell-loaded materials,Pluronic
End products
Gelatin-based hydrogels,Bioinks for tissue engineering,Customized cellular structures,Pluronic-based support structures,3d bio-printed tissue scaffolds
Steps before
Material Preparation,Mixing,Material Loading
Steps after
Cooling,Inspection,Packing
Input ingredients
cell-loaded materials,pluronic,gelatin,biological materials
Output ingredients
precisely dosed biological materials,flowable bioprinting materials,layer-formed bioprinting structures
Market info
Visco Tec is known for its precision dispensing and dosing technology, specializing in equipment for viscoelastic fluids, offering reliable, high-quality solutions for industries like pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and general manufacturing, renowned for engineering excellence and innovation.

Technical Specifications


Temperature Range
4–40°C
Temperature Control
PID Controller
Heating and Cooling
Peltier Element
Integration
Bioprinter/Control Unit

Operating Characteristics


Temperature range
4–40°C
Cooling and heating capability
Peltier element
Actuation method
Bioprinter or optional control unit
Temperature control
PID controller
Integration type
Quick integration
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Temperature adjustment mechanism
Reverse polarity

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
High
Temperature sensitivity
4–40°C
Viscosity range
Low to high viscosity

Physical Characteristics


Temperature Transmission Material
Aluminum Sleeve
Cooling,Heating Functionality
Yes,via Peltier Element

Custom Options


Control panel type
Optional external control unit
Integration possibilities
Direct bioprinter integration
Temperature control range
4–40°C