Specs for samsposting.pdf

Specifications

The minimum specifications for a 3D printer for dairy components include:

• Small overall footprint for placement within available laboratory space of 20” x 20”.

• Modular printheads to accommodate variable “ink” materials.

• Ability to accommodate printing nozzles at least containing the range between 0.4 and 1.0 mm inner diameter.

• A minimum of three printheads, each with a capacity of 9 mL at least.

• Temperature control for each printhead, with controlled heating to at least 60°C.

• An electromagnetic droplet printhead for printing liquid materials.

• A thermoplastic printhead with the capability of heating to at least 200°C.

• Printheads must be able to house pre-sterilized or food-grade materials.

• Ability to print materials at a pressure of up to 90 psi or greater.

• Printing resolution of 100 microns or less.

• Photocuring option at least with wavelengths of 365 and 405 nm.

• A temperature-controlled print bed for cooling/heating to at least cover the range between 4°C and 60°C.

• Software that allows for control of the bioprinter, for design of new printing models for multi-material constructs, and to generate reports of parameters from prints.

Additional Information:

• Vendor is to provide installation and training for the requested equipment.

• License for software to communicate and create printing maps.

• Customer care package for 1 year. Bio-ink starter

• package. Pneumatic printhead with 10-mL capacity.

• Photocuring toolhead. Syringe pump printhead.

• Minimum of one-year warranty

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