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We thought of printing cells into the desired shape using fused deposition modelling (adding layers of cells to create a structure). Once it has been printed the cells would then secrete a plastic which would form the shape. This would have the advantage over normal FDM printers which produce anisotropic materials with an underlying weakness in the z-axis, between the layers of plastic which is the biggest limitation of the technology. This weakness is caused by a lack of adhesion between already partially solidified plastic layers, this stops structurally strong items being made. Our proposed method would eliminate the directionality of strength and would create a structure of uniform strength and flexibility.<br> | We thought of printing cells into the desired shape using fused deposition modelling (adding layers of cells to create a structure). Once it has been printed the cells would then secrete a plastic which would form the shape. This would have the advantage over normal FDM printers which produce anisotropic materials with an underlying weakness in the z-axis, between the layers of plastic which is the biggest limitation of the technology. This weakness is caused by a lack of adhesion between already partially solidified plastic layers, this stops structurally strong items being made. Our proposed method would eliminate the directionality of strength and would create a structure of uniform strength and flexibility.<br> | ||
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