This infograph is a vibrant collation of data exploring one of the most exciting avenues of 3D printing - bioprinting. No that wasn’t a made up word, but what it means is even more unbelievable. In its simplest terms, bioprinting is the production of human cells using 3D printing technology. Since the concept of bioprinting is relatively new the technology is very much in its early experimental stages. In the future, however, bioprinting technology could truly revolutionize the world of science and medical practice.
The end-game of bioprinting is to have the ability to graft organs from scratch. Patients will receive organ transplants constructed from their own tissue, which will result in a very minimal level of rejection. On top of this; bioprinting, when combined with other state of the art technology, such as nanotechnology and genetic engineering, can ultimately contribute towards something mankind has always sought after – longer life spans. To understand the history of bio printing, and where we are currently at with this incredible feat in technology, read on…