BIO X6

Improving a flagship 3D bioprinter for more complex research, without compromising precision and usability

MISSION

Develop a more advanced version of CELLINK’s 3D bioprinter BIO X, to enable models and research of higher complexity. The main goal was going from three to six printing materials to be used simultaneously.

Improve the accuracy of printing and temperature control, as well as the consistency of manufacturing and assembly.

Improve the usability and user experience.

METHOD

Interviews with all types of stakeholders, such as users, manufacturers and assembly line workers, to understand the issues and opportunities in their respective areas.

Multiple rounds of both sub-system and full-scale prototypes to test and verify all design choices.

OUTCOME

A 3D bioprinter that can print with six different materials, with increased accuracy and consistancy in movement and temperature control. This allows researchers to design even more complex prints and speed up drug discovery and medical device development.

The product is in full-scale production, used in labs all around the world.

Red Dot Award: Product Design winner 2021

iF Gold Award: Product Design winner 2021

German Design Awards winner 2022

CONTRIBUTIONS

Plan and perform research.

Leading the development and building the first two full-scale prototypes, as well as designing and building several sub-system prototypes.

Inventing and constructing the door mechanism. Designing the new chamber lighting for an improved experience and a more user friendly work environment.