MAKERPI AutoBio Flagship - 3D Bio-Printer LAM

The MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW is an advanced 3D printer designed for research, development, and product creation in sectors such as biomedicine, the food industry, aerospace, and materials engineering. Its 4-channel printing system allows simultaneous printing with up to 4 materials.

The multi-channel coordination system of the MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW enables four printing modes, including single-channel printing, joint printing across multiple channels, combined printing, and model replication. These features make it a hyperfunctional tool, allowing research and testing with various technical materials in different states, as well as facilitating the fabrication of complex structures with a wide range of materials in a single print session.

The world of bioprinters and food printers is expanding and reaching new levels. The AutoBio 2000 series is proof of this. Its direct ink writing (DIW) extrusion 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 devices expand possibilities in most production sectors and help eliminate 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 Digitalized Control

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

Photo 2: Detail of the high-precision nozzles of the AutoBio 2000 3D bioprinter. Source: MakerPi.

Large Print Volume and Adaptability

The build platform of up to 300x200x100 mm facilitates large-scale production and serial printing, making it ideal for testing and developing advanced products. Its modular design supports upgrades, making it a scalable 3D printer that evolves alongside research advancements. The AutoBio 2000 allows the addition of auxiliary modules for temperature control, UV curing, electrospinning for ultra-fine fiber printing used in biomedical applications, and high- and low-temperature thermal platforms, ensuring exceptional adaptability to different printing conditions.

Photo 3: AutoBio printers support multiple expansion options through the integration of different modules. Source: MakerPi.

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

Multichannel and Automatic Alignment for Greater Versatility in Printing

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

Key Applications

Photo 4: The Autobio printer can be applied in aesthetic medicine, biomedicine, the food industry, and materials engineering. Source: MakerPi

3D Food Printing: Innovation in Nutrition and Custom Meals

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

Another major breakthrough offered by the MakerPi AutoBio 2000 DIW is its contribution to the production of sustainable and alternative foods, such as cultured meat and vegetarian substitutes. By utilizing biomaterials and plant- or cell-based proteins, this 3D printer makes it possible to manufacture products with sensory characteristics similar to conventional foods but with a lower environmental impact and without the need for traditional livestock farming. This approach not only meets the growing demand for more sustainable food options but also opens new opportunities in gastronomy and the nutrition industry, allowing for the development of functional foods that combine innovation, flavor, and health in every bite.

Development of New Materials: Aerospace, Automotive, and Energy Industries

The MakerPi AutoBio 2000 enables experimentation and development with new materials in sectors such as the aerospace industry, automotive, and energy. Its advanced 3D printing technology facilitates the manipulation 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 improve performance and safety in critical applications.

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

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

The MakerPi AutoBio 2000 plays a fundamental role in biomedicine and regenerative medicine, particularly in tissue printing and cell culture. Its advanced technology allows for the fabrication of biocompatible scaffolds that promote bone and cartilage regeneration, enabling the development of more effective treatments for injuries and degenerative diseases. Additionally, its 3D printing capability contributes to research with stem cells and the biofabrication of artificial organs, opening up new possibilities in transplants 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.

Furthermore, the 3D printing of pharmaceuticals with the MakerPi AutoBio 2000 allows for the creation of controlled-release drug delivery systems, improving treatment effectiveness by tailoring 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 advancement 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 drug printing. This system allows the creation of a highly palatable outer layer while simultaneously printing multiple drugs in the inner layer with precision. Source: MakerPi

Battery and Flexible Electronics Manufacturing

The Autobio revolutionizes the manufacturing of next-generation batteries, enabling the creation of advanced designs that optimize energy efficiency and storage capacity. This technology facilitates the production of batteries with high energy density, improving autonomy and reducing the environmental impact by using more sustainable materials. Additionally, its versatility in printing components with conductive materials and semiconductors opens new possibilities in designing flexible batteries, ideal for applications in wearable electronics and electric vehicles.

Moreover, the Autobio 2000 DIW excels in the manufacturing of flexible electronic circuits and adaptive sensors, which are essential for the development of wearable technology and other flexible electronics applications. Its ability to print complex structures with conductive materials allows the creation of 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 designing portable medical devices such as glucose monitors or smart pacemakers, which require flexibility, precision, and reliability to adapt to user needs. The MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW, therefore, offers advanced solutions for both future electronics and cutting-edge biomedical applications.

Photo 6: High-sensitivity capacitive electrode for the detection of biopotential electric signals. Source: MakerPi.

3D 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 for precise control over the viscosity and composition of materials, ensuring homogeneous structures with optimized properties, such as higher thermal resistance and electrical conductivity, which is essential for creating 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 glasses during the printing process allows for improvements in characteristics such as transparency, heat resistance, and durability.

The post-processing process, such as sintering or thermal curing, further enhances the structural integrity of the parts, ensuring their reliability and performance. This is crucial for applications requiring high precision, such as 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 ceramic materials and high-performance special glasses.

Video 4: Printing experiments using zirconia ceramic suspensions. The suspension formulation and 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 ability to respond to external stimuli, such as temperature, light, or electric fields, like liquid crystals. These materials can change shape or modify their mechanical properties in response to stimuli, making them ideal for advanced applications in robotics, biomaterials, and optical devices.

The MakerPi Autobio 2000 DIW enables the precise printing of structures based on LCEs, making it possible to develop programmable materials with controlled deformation capabilities. This technology is essential for creating customized medical devices, actuators in microengineering, and adaptive materials for the aerospace and automotive industries.

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

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 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 capability make it an indispensable tool for the technological development of the future. With this 3D printer, innovation in materials, flexible electronics, personalized pharmaceuticals, and smart food is closer than ever.

Photo 7: The Autobio 2000 redefines the boundaries of research and production across all sectors. Source: MakerPi