This startup provides 3D bioprinters and bioinks that enable researchers to precisely fabricate tissues and disease models. Their technology accelerates applications in tissue engineering, organ-on-a-chip, and disease modeling by allowing the printing of any cell type or geometry.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Creating complex 3D tissue models for research and therapeutic development is challenging due to limitations in existing bioprinting technologies. Traditional methods often lack the precision, versatility, and control over environmental conditions required to accurately replicate the intricate structures and functions of living tissues.
Solution
Cytigen offers a suite of customizable 3D bioprinters and bioinks designed to simplify and accelerate the fabrication of tissues and organ-on-a-chip models. The bioprinters feature a compact design suitable for any lab bench, high-performance printheads optimized for a wide range of bioinks, and a powerful platform with precise movement resolution and integrated environmental controls. This technology enables researchers to precisely control the bioprinting process, build vascularized tissues, and create customized bioprinting systems tailored to specific research applications.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes researchers in tissue engineering, drug discovery, and regenerative medicine, as well as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies developing organ-on-a-chip models and advanced therapies.
Features
- Modular Optimized Versatile Extruders (MOVE) printheads designed for optimal performance with diverse bioinks
- Wide temperature range (4-160°C) for accommodating various bioink requirements
- Precise 7.5 μm movement resolution for accurate tissue fabrication
- Integrated LED photocuring for crosslinking bioinks
- Heated print bed for maintaining optimal printing conditions
- Adjustable pressure controls for fine-tuning material deposition
- Cloud software integration for seamless user experience
- Smart calibration for automated printer setup