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Substrate Tubing Heater Suitable for Large Volume 3D Printing with Extrusion of Thermo-Reversible Hydrogels

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The advancement of 3-dimensional printing technology over the past ten years has raised interest in and accessibility to these devices. Due to its consistent growth and demand, 3D printing is becoming a consumer-friendly, reasonably priced craft. Due to technological advancements, it is becoming increasingly integrated into broader fields of science and research, as well as the manufacturing sector. The need for customized solutions is constantly growing across several industries. The 3D extrusion of hydrogels is advancing in the field of biomaterials with a broad spectrum of biomedical applications. Hydrogel extrusion prints heads often use stepper motors or pneumatic pressure systems to push the substrate onto a surface. These techniques are well-suited for materials with high viscosity. While these systems are usually bound to the syringe volume, a refillable reservoir enables them to print above the syringe's limitations. We developed a low-cost standalone heating system for flexible tubes to control the temperature, hence avoiding jellification and clogging of the tubing system leading to the nozzle of the print head. The system connects to an in-house made peristaltic pump, which forces the e.g. gelatin through the nozzle with low pulsation, enabling us to extrude multiple layers of precise tempered gelatin. The heating system is based on easily available materials and electronic components and does not require expensive tools.

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Periodical:

Key Engineering Materials (Volume 1038)

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25-30

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https://doi.org/10.4028/p-KBcn0b

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January 2026

Authors:

Andreas Engels*, Sandy Speck, Volker Schlegel, Hannes Jacobs, René Krenz-Baath, Andrea Böhme

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Biomaterial Printing, Direct Ink Writing, Gelatine Extrusion, Hydrogel Extrusion, Substrate Tube Heater

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The publication of this article was funded by the Technische Hochschule Wildau

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