03-10-2020: FELIXprinters announced the commercial availability of its bioprinter – FELIX BIOprinter
FELIX BIOprinter was developed in collaboration with multiple research institutions
On March 10, 2020, Dutch 3D printer manufacturer FELIXprinters announced the commercial availability of its bioprinter. The device was first unveiled at Formnext 2019, causing a sensation in the industry, as FELIXprinters had been primarily known for its polymer 3D printers. Alongside Ultimaker, it was one of the first companies of its kind in the Dutch market. FELIX BIOprinter was developed in collaboration with multiple research institutions to create a machine tailored to the needs of the scientific community.
FELIXprinters was founded in 2011 by Guillaume Feliksdal. Initially inspired by his need for prototyping parts for a robot he was building, Feliksdal decided to create his own 3D printer. This led to the development of the FELIX 1 model, which he built at his home in the Netherlands. Soon after, his father, Wilgo Feliksdal, joined the project, bringing extensive experience in automation and manufacturing. Together, they transformed FELIXprinters into a full-fledged company.
Today, the company, headquartered in IJsselstein, Netherlands, remains a family-run business led by the father-son duo.
FELIX BIOprinter expanded the company's existing portfolio of filament-based 3D printers and was specifically designed for medical applications and R&D projects.
The device incorporated a range of advanced features, including:
Dual printhead system for printing with liquid and semi-liquid materials
Compatibility with standard lab equipment (syringes, Petri dishes, agar plates)
Sterilizable printheads for maintaining a clean environment
Cooled and heated printheads for precise material control
Heated/cooled print bed for optimized bioprinting conditions
Automatic bed calibration and intuitive syringe positioning
Automated extrusion system for enhanced control over the printing process
Bioprinting capability with a minimum resolution of 50 microns and a recommended printing speed of 20 mm/s.
FELIX BIOprinter was the result of collaboration between engineers and an interdisciplinary team, including biofabrication experts from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
Source: www.felixprinters.com
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