New bio-resin technology for 3D bioprinting from BIO INX

BIO INX, a company known for innovative materials in 3D bioprinting, has introduced BIORES INX, a new gelatin methacrylamide (GelMA)-based bio-resin. This latest development combines high biocompatibility and ease of use with compatibility to digital light processing (DLP) technologies. The resin has been specifically designed to overcome challenges in processing GelMA and take biomedical applications to a new level.

GelMA, a material with over 25 years of research experience, was originally developed at the University of Ghent and further optimized by BIO INX. Due to its similarity to the natural extracellular matrix, BIORES INX offers outstanding biocompatibility and complies with ISO 10993-5 standards. A notable feature is its liquid state at room temperature, which eliminates the need for heated containers and avoids water evaporation during printing – problems commonly encountered with GelMA-based materials.

“We believe that light-based bioprinting is the future of bioprinting thanks to elevated levels of reproducibility, higher resolution, and faster printing speeds,” said Dr. Aysu Arslan, Chief Scientific Officer at BIO INX. “The combination of light-based printing technologies with the extreme biocompatibility of gelatin is ideal for biofabrication applications. After introducing our HydroBIO INX portfolio for high-resolution printing and ReadyGel INX for volumetric printing, developing a gelatin-based DLP resin was the logical next step. However, unlike volumetric and MPL printing, where gelatin’s gelation behavior at room temperature is advantageous, it posed a challenge for DLP printing—one we are thrilled to have overcome with this latest innovation.”

With BIORES INX, the company is also extending the cross-platform compatibility of its products, allowing users to seamlessly transfer their work between different bioprinting technologies. This flexibility greatly facilitates the scaling and efficiency of biofabrication applications.

The official launch will take place at the MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit in Boston from December 2-6, 2024. BIORES INX will be available through the BIO INX webshop and partners such as Carl Roth.