AnthroTek Mimics Human Tissue Behavior Using 3D Printing

It’s almost unrealistic to think that additive manufacturing can achieve this level of detail, don’t you think? And yet, you’re not dreaming: technology makes it possible to recreate body parts, skin models, and organs that are extremely faithful to reality. This is certainly what AnthroTek is striving to achieve: thanks to its expertise in materials science, it creates parts for medical simulation, soft robotics, and the film industry. From anatomical models and masks for film production to organs that reproduce blood flow, it offers a range of 3D-printed applications. It uses both resin 3D printing and fused deposition modeling and explores a variety of materials, such as silicone, to achieve this level of realism. We met with Dr. Raoul Peltier, one of the two co-founders, to learn more about the company and its projects!

3DN : Can you introduce yourself and tell us how you discovered 3D printing?

My name is Raoul Peltier. I’ve been a scientist for most of my life. I have a PhD in material sciences and spent seven years in academia before moving into a biotechnology company developing novel DNA-printing technology. Alongside my scientific career, I’ve always had a creative streak: clay sculpting and making monster masks in my garage.

Raoul Peltier (Photo credits: AnthroTek)

In an attempt to optimise my creative hobby, I started looking into 3D modelling and 3D printing. I learned Blender and bought my first 3D printer, an Anycubic Mono X, in late 2020. It completely revolutionised my mask-making workflow and opened a realm of creative possibilities I hadn’t anticipated. At the time, not many mask-makers used 3D printing as part of their process, and I remember thinking I could use this technological edge to build something meaningful.