The LulzBot Bio

 

Real Materials, Real Innovation

The LulzBot Bio is optimized for Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogels (FRESH™) printing. Out of the box, users can print real, unmodified collagen, alginate, and other soft materials. This brings researchers closer than ever before to recreating human physiology for in vitro testing and regenerative medicine. Combined with an ultra-precise syringe pump extruder, the Bio is ready for a wide variety of bioprinting applications, from creating multi-scale vasculature to fully functional heart tissue and more.

 

 

 

Heated Bed

 

The LulzBot Bio’s variable temperature heated bed allows full control of environmental conditions during printing, ensuring the integrity of the print from start to removal.

 

 

High-Detail Bioprinting

 

The syringe pump extruder design allows for precise control of material extrusion, enabling printing of high-detail objects in a wide range of materials with varying viscosities.

 

 

Material Options

 

The LulzBot Bio features an open materials system which includes ready-to-print profiles for alginate and unmodified collagen. With a configurable syringe pump system and extrusion settings, the Bio is easily adjustable for new materials and processes.

 

 

 

Designed for the Lab

 

The small footprint and large build volume easily fits within laminar flow cabinets or on lab countertops. The rugged design can easily be sterilized for printing cells using ethyl alcohol and UV lights. 

 

 

Easy-To-Use Interface

 

The Bio features a 4.5" glove-friendly touch screen and SD card slot for easy operation without the need to be tethered to a computer.

 

 

Open Source, Open Possibilities

 

Innovation in research demands flexibility. the Bio's FRESH™ Certified and Open Hardware Design gives researchers the keys to innovate, allowing machine capabilities to be easily adjusted for new materials and processes. the Bio's adaptable configuration can be modified to extrude:

 

 

• Other components of the extracellular matrix (hyaluronic acid, fibrin)
• Photo-curable resins
• Thermosets
• Silicon and epoxies
• And more.....

 


With and  easy-to-use, configurable platform, the only limit is that of the imagination.

 

 

Key Technical Specifications

* Technology: Fluid Deposition Fabrication (FDF)
* Tool Head: Syringe Pump Extruder
* Min. Layer Resolution: 0.05 mm (50 μm)
* Min. Positive Feature Size: 0.08 mm (80 µm)
* XYZ Positional Accuracy: 10, 10, 5 μm
* Materials: FRESH™ certified. Ready to print profiles for alginate and unmodified collagen.
* Certifications: ETL/UL, CSA, FRESH, OSHWA

 

 

 

Maximum Printable Area
160mm x 160mm x 89mm (6.30in x 6.30in x 3.5in)

Print Volume

2,278.4cm³ (138.9in³) 

Printing

 

Print Technology FRESH™ Certified

Print Volume Dimensions 160mm x 160mm x 89mm* (6.30in x 6.30in x 3.5in*)

Print Volume 2,278.4cm³ (138.9in³)

Ambient Operating Temperature From 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Operating Footprint 76.2cm x 63.5cm x 53.3cm (30in x 25in x 21in)

Maximum Travel Speed 200 mm/sec

Connectivity USB Serial or SD Card

Interface 4.5" Glove-friendly touch-screen

Included Tool Head Syringe Pump Extruder (compatible with 2.5mL, 5mL, and 10mL)

Provided Syringe Hamilton 2.5 mL Gastight Syringe Model 1002 TLL, PTFE Luer Lock

Needle Diameter 50, 25 gauge and 50, 30 gauge dispensing needles included

Print Surface Heated Borosilicate Glass

Maximum Print Bed Temperature Up to 110°C (248°F)

Print Bed Heat Up Time 23°C to 60°C (73°F to 140°F) in 97 seconds

Minimum Layer Resolution 0.05mm (50 μm)

Minimum Positive Feature Size 0.08 mm (80 µm)**

Calculated XYZ positional resolution 10, 10, <5 micron

 

 

Materials

 

Supported Materials FRESH Certified open material system with ready-to-print profiles for collagen and sodium alginate

 

Additional Items Included

 

Comprehensive Tool Kit Includes: Tool Kit Bag, 2.5 mL Gastight Glass Syringe, 25 gauge dispensing needles, 30 gauge dispensing needles, Hypodermic Leur Lock, Cole-Palmer Female Leur , Cole-Palmer Male Leur, 35mm Plastic Petri Dish, 50 mL KIMAX crystallizing dish, Celltreat Petri Dish, Spoon Scoopula, Specimen Cup w/ Lid, Transfer Pipette, Ball Hex Key Wrench Set, Power Cord, USB Cord, SD Card, Syringe Thumb Screws, Syringe Base and Clamps
Comprehensive Documentation Includes: Quick Start Guide, Quality Assurance Record, and more.
First 3D Print Material Includes Sodium Alginate, LifeSupport Gel, and everything you need to complete your first print.

 

Physical Dimensions

 

Boxed Unit Weight 12kg (26.5lbs)
Unit Weight 9kg (19.85lbs)
Boxed Dimensions 55.8cm x 43.2cm x 48.3cm (22in x 17in x 19in)
Dimensions with Syringe Pump Extruder at Z max 45.7cm x 33.9cm x 49.53cm (18in x 13in x 19.5in)
Average Operating Dimensions 76.2cm x 63.5cm x 53.3cm (30in x 25in x 21in)

 

Software

 

Operating System Compatibility GNU/Linux, Mac, Windows
Recommended Software Cura LulzBot Edition Version 3.2 or newer
Firmware Marlin
Supported File Types .stl, .obj, .g, .gcode, .x3d, .3mf

 

Electrical

Power Requirements 100VAC-240VAC, 50Hz-60Hz, 3.2A max
Output 24VDC
Power Supply Auto-switching MEAN WELL RSP-500-24
Power Cable IEC cord, C13 to region-specific connector

 

Safety and Compliance

 

Certifications ETL/UL, CSA, FRESH, OSHWA
Warranty Includes one-year warranty and access to technical support five days a week. Optional one, two, or three-year extended warranties available.
Country of Origin Made in USA

 

• Quick Start Guide ➡
• Preparing LifeSupport™: Video | Print
• Sodium Alginate Preparation: Video
• Complete Technical Specifications ➡
• LulzBot Bio Source Files ➡
• 3D Printing Industry - Review of LulzBot Bio ➡
• Cura LulzBot Edition ➡