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Advancing bioprinting technology in space
Recently, CELLINK announced an exciting partnership with Made In Space to develop advanced bioprinting technology for space. The space company develops state-of-the-art space manufacturing technology to support exploration, national security, and sustainable space settlement. The
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Recently, CELLINK announced an exciting partnership with Made In Space to develop advanced bioprinting technology for space. The space company develops state-of-the-art space manufacturing technology to support exploration, national security, and sustainable space settlement. The two companies will work together to combine MIS’ expertise in additive manufacturing in microgravity with CELLINK’s innovative bioprinting technologies. The aim is to leverage the microgravity environment for new applications such as drug screening and cancer research.
The microgravity environment has been of interest for the past few years. It enables old materials to be studied and unlocked to make new ones, therefore potentially opening up new applications on Earth. Some believe that industrialization can reach a new level in space by essentially taking advantage of low Earth orbit for innovation. Made In Space identified this opportunity 5 years ago, and it has since been its mission to support future space exploration through on-orbit manufacturing, assembly and materials development.
The first ISS 3D printer | Credits: Made In Space
Bioprinting in space?
CELLINK co-founder and CEO Erik Gatenholm stated: “We are excited to partner with Made In Space to refine bioprinting technologies that can support and enhance future missions in spaceflight and space exploration.” CELLINK and MIS aim to identify new pathways such as the International Space Station and future platforms.
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