WANA (Aug 03) – Specialists at a knowledge-based Iranian company have succeeded in developing a 3D bioprinter for human tissue—an advanced technology that, until now, was only available to five countries worldwide. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the production of heart tissue, cartilage, and bone implants.

 

Imagine a scenario where a doctor can print, layer by layer, exactly the damaged part of a patient’s body, such as cartilage or skin. This once-distant dream has now become a reality in Iran with the domestic development of 3D bioprinters for human tissue.

 

Mohammad Yazdani, one of the developers, says: “With these devices, various research is being conducted in the fields of regenerative medicine, pharmaceuticals, and related areas.”

 

Majid Haji Hosseinali, another expert involved in the project, adds: “Printing cartilage and skin, heart tissue, and bone structures—especially for the craniofacial area—is now being done within the country.”

 

3D bioprinters for human tissue are strategic, high-tech products developed through the collaboration of specialists from multiple fields. They are now entering the clinical and therapeutic pathways for patient treatment.

 

Yazdani added, “Compared to regular 3D printers, these machines are more advanced. They offer high precision, special resolution, and greater flexibility for printing various biological materials.”

 

Hosseinali explained: “Each type of cell and material requires its own specific printing technique. That’s why the machine needs to support multiple technologies so that various materials and cell types can be printed simultaneously in a single process.”

 

This Iranian-made device can be customized and scaled according to user needs. Its advantage is that it can produce different types of tissue. You can install up to 20 different modules for 20 separate projects. It can incorporate technologies that adjust temperature or cure materials using visible or UV light—what we call ‘curing’.

 

The technology for manufacturing 3D bioprinters for human tissue is now held by Iran and only five other countries. It is used for producing bone implants, cartilage, and various types of human tissue.

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