MAKERPI AutoBio Professional - Bio-3D Printer LAM

The MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW is an advanced 3D printer designed for research, development, and creation of products in sectors like biomedicine, food industry, aerospace, and materials engineering. Its 2-channel printing system allows printing with up to 2 materials simultaneously.

The multichannel coordination system of the MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW enables two printing modes: single-channel printing and dual-channel concurrent printing. These features make it a hyperfunctional tool as it allows for research and testing with various technical materials in different states, as well as the manufacturing of complex structures with a wide variety of materials in a single printing session.

The universe of bioprinters and food printers is expanding and reaching new heights. The AutoBio 2000 series is proof of this. Its direct ink extrusion (DIW) technology allows printing with high viscosity materials, making it an essential tool for laboratories, research centers, universities, and industries.

Available in two versions, the Autobio 2000 DIW Flagship and the Autobio 2000 Professional, these machines are capable of expanding possibilities across most productive sectors and eliminating technological and economic barriers.

Photo 1: Comparison between MakerPi AutoBio 2000 Flagship and AutoBio 2000 Professional printers. Source: MakerPi.

Video 1: Individual and simultaneous printing with the AutoBio 2000 DIW. Source: MakerPI

High Precision and Digitized Control

Equipped with a 0.1 mm diameter printing nozzle and a mechanical precision of ±10 μm, the MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW guarantees precise formation of three-dimensional models. Its regulation system allows real-time control with fluctuations lower than ±2 kPa, ensuring process stability during printing. It also ensures the exact reproduction of results when printing with materials such as biotinks, liquid crystal elastomers, hydrogels, conductive pastes, and ceramics.

Large Print Volume and Adaptability

The construction platform of up to 220x150x100 mm facilitates large-scale production and serial printing, making it ideal for advanced product development testing. Its modular design allows for upgrades, making it a scalable 3D printer according to the advances in research. The AutoBio 2000 allows the addition of auxiliary modules for temperature control, UV curing, electrospinning for printing ultrafine fibers for biomedical use, and thermal platforms for high and low temperatures, providing exceptional adaptability to different print formation conditions.

Video 2: The AutoBio 2000 bioprinter can print alumina ceramics with a 0.16 mm nozzle. Source: MakerPI

Two Channels and Automatic Alignment for Greater Printing Versatility

The MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW features two selectable print channels based on user needs. Additionally, its automatic nozzle alignment system ensures precise calibration, optimizing quality and exact reproduction in every print.

Highlighted Applications

3D Food Printing: Innovation in Nutrition and Tailored Food

The MakerPi AutoBio 2000 DIW is transforming the food industry through 3D food printing, allowing the creation of products with customized structures, textures, and nutritional compositions. Thanks to its direct ink extrusion (DIW) technology, this printer can manufacture foods with complex designs and properties tailored to specific needs, facilitating the production of meals adapted for different population groups, such as children, elderly, or people with dietary restrictions. Furthermore, its ability to combine ingredients precisely allows improvement of the food's nutritional profile, integrating supplements like proteins, vitamins, and minerals evenly in each portion, optimizing absorption and health benefits.

Another significant advancement offered by the MakerPi AutoBio 2000 DIW is its contribution to the production of sustainable and alternative foods, such as cultivated meat and vegetarian substitutes. By using biomaterials and plant-based or cellular proteins, this 3D printer enables the manufacture of products with sensorial characteristics similar to conventional foods, but with a lower environmental impact and without the need for traditional livestock farming. This approach not only responds to the growing demand for more sustainable food options but also opens new opportunities in gastronomy and the nutrition industry, allowing the development of functional foods that combine innovation, taste, and health in every bite.

New Material Development: Aerospace, Automotive, and Energy Industries

The MakerPi AutoBio 2000 allows experimentation and development with new materials in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and energy. Its advanced 3D printing technology facilitates the handling and testing of composite materials, allowing adjustments to their mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties to meet the demanding standards of these industries. Thanks to its high precision and versatility, the MakerPi AutoBio 2000 enables the creation of functional prototypes and final components with optimized features to enhance performance and safety in critical applications.

Additionally, this 3D printer accelerates the material development cycle, reducing the time needed to test new formulations. Its ability to print with multiple materials minimizes waste and optimizes costs, allowing companies to experiment with advanced polymers, light alloys, and high-performance composites without compromising efficiency. This makes it a valuable ally for innovation in manufacturing, driving technological advancements in sectors that demand more resistant, lighter, and efficient materials.

Biomedicine and Regenerative Medicine: Tissue Printing, Cell Culture, and Personalized Medicines

The MakerPi AutoBio 2000 plays a fundamental role in biomedicine and regenerative medicine, especially in tissue printing and cell culture. Its advanced technology allows the manufacturing of biocompatible scaffolds that support bone and cartilage regeneration, facilitating the development of more effective treatments for injuries and degenerative diseases. Moreover, its 3D printing capability contributes to research with stem cells and biofabrication of artificial organs, opening up new possibilities in organ transplantation and personalized medicine. The precision and adaptability of this printer make it possible to reproduce complex cellular structures with high viability, accelerating advancements in regenerative therapies.

On the other hand, 3D printing of drugs with the MakerPi AutoBio 2000 enables the creation of controlled-release systems, improving the effectiveness of treatments by adjusting dosage and absorption time to the specific needs of each patient. This not only optimizes drug administration but also reduces side effects and improves treatment adherence. The ability to manufacture customized formulations represents a major breakthrough in precision pharmacology, enabling the development of therapies tailored to genetic profiles and individual medical conditions. With these innovations, the MakerPi AutoBio 2000 positions itself as a key tool in the evolution of modern medicine.

Photo 5: Ear reconstruction through 3D modeling, medical imaging, and 3D printing. Source: MakerPi.

Video 3: 3D printing of drugs. This system allows building a highly palatable outer layer, while its inner layer can print several drugs at once precisely. Source: MakerPi

Manufacturing of Batteries and Flexible Electronics

The Autobio revolutionizes the manufacturing of new generation batteries, enabling the creation of advanced designs that optimize energy efficiency and storage capacity. This technology facilitates the production of batteries with a high energy density, improving autonomy and reducing the environmental impact by using more sustainable materials. In addition, its versatility in printing components with conductive and semiconductor materials opens new possibilities in the design of flexible batteries, ideal for applications in portable electronic devices and electric vehicles.

Likewise, the Autobio 2000 DIW also stands out in the manufacturing of flexible electronic circuits and adaptable sensors, essential for the development of wearable technology and other flexible electronics applications. Its ability to print complex structures in conductive materials allows creating flexible sensors, electronic displays, and adaptive circuits that can be efficiently integrated into smart clothing, health monitoring devices, and other biomedical engineering products. This capability is especially useful in the design of portable medical devices, such as glucose monitors or smart pacemakers, which require flexibility, precision, and reliability to adapt to the user's needs. The MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW, therefore, offers advanced solutions for both the electronics of the future and cutting-edge biomedical applications.

Foto 6: High-sensitivity capacitive electrode for the detection of electrical biopotentials. Source: MakerPi.

Printing of Ceramic Materials and Development of Special Glasses

The MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW is designed for printing with high-precision ceramic materials, such as zirconia, alumina, and technical ceramics. Its direct ink writing (DIW) technology allows precise control over the viscosity and composition of the materials, ensuring homogeneous structures with optimized properties, such as greater thermal resistance and electrical conductivity, which is essential for the creation of components used in electronics.

The printer is also key in the development of special glasses, with applications in sectors such as display technology and optical devices. Its ability to manipulate the molecular structure of the glasses during the printing process allows improving characteristics such as transparency, heat resistance, and durability.

The post-processing, such as sintering or thermal curing, further improves the structural integrity of the parts, ensuring their reliability and performance. This is crucial in applications that require high precision, such as in the manufacture of sensors, integrated circuits, and other advanced electronic components. The MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW is a powerful tool for research and production with high-performance ceramic materials and special glasses.

Video 4: Printing experiments using zirconia ceramic suspensions. The formulation of the suspension and the printing process are simple. Source: MakerPi

Printing with Liquid Crystal Elastomers

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are smart materials with unique properties that combine the elasticity of polymers with the responsiveness to external stimuli of liquid crystals. These materials can change shape or modify their mechanical properties in response to stimuli such as temperature, light, or electric fields, making them ideal for advanced applications in robotics, biomaterials, and optical devices.

The MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW allows the precise printing of LCE-based structures, enabling the development of programmable materials with controlled deformation capabilities. This technology is fundamental for the creation of personalized medical devices, actuators in microengineering, and adaptive materials for the aerospace and automotive sectors.

By using the AutoBio to print LCEs, it is possible to manufacture structures with complex geometries that respond in a controlled manner to their environment. This opens new opportunities in the manufacture of artificial muscles, flexible sensors, and biomimetic components for advanced prostheses.

Video 5: Direct Ink Writing (DIW) of Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCEs) allows the creation of complex structures.

MakerPi Autobio: A Cutting-Edge 3D Printer for Research and Industry

The MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW redefines the standards in the research of new materials, additive manufacturing in biomedicine, and advanced production in the energy, aerospace, and food industries. Its precision, versatility, and capacity position it as an indispensable tool for the technological development of the future. With this 3D printer, innovation in materials, flexible electronics, personalized drugs, and smart food is closer than ever.