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Si Charles Hull, Ang Punong Opisyal ng Teknolohiya ng 3D Systems, ay nagpaunlad sa larangan ng additive manufacturing sa pamamagitan ng paghahain ng unang patent para sa komersyal na 3D printing noong 1984.Ang kanyang inobasyon ay humakot ng atensyon ng mga inhinyero at researchers, na nagpapabilis sa pag-unlad ng mga teknolohiyang 3D printing sa iba’t ibang industriya. Sa loob ng siyentipikong komunidad, ang 3D printing ay naging mahalagang tool na nagpapahusay sa mga kakayahan ng pananaliksik sa mga laboratoryo, ospital, at mga klinikal na pasilidad. Isang mahalagang tagumpay sa loob ng larangang ito ay ang pagsilang ng bioprinting, na pinasimulan ng mananaliksik na si Robert J. Klebe, na gumamit ng inkjet printing upang ideposito ang mga living cells. Ang tagumpay na ito ay nagmarka ng simula ng integrasyon ng bioprinting sa mga larangan tulad ng bioengineering, materials science, at tissue engineering. Sa kasalukuyan, ang bioprinting ay mayroon ding mahalagang papel sa pag-unlad ng gamot, lalo na sa pagsusuri at pagpapatunay ng mga gamot.

Three-dimensional bioprinting utilizes bioinks—substances made of living cells and supportive biomaterials—to replicate natural tissue structures. Unlike conventional 3D printers, which use plastic or metal, bioprinters deposit materials in liquid or gel form, enabling the creation of biologically functional tissues. This technology plays a crucial role in regenerative medicine and pharmaceutical research, offering new methods for tissue repair and drug testing. By producing complex, organ-specific tissues, bioprinting reduces the reliance on organ donors, making cell-based treatment procedures more accessible. Through the integration of living cells, growth factors, and advanced manufacturing techniques, bioprinting marks a significant advancement in modern healthcare.

While this sort of technology can be costly, it’s important to consider the potential advantages of its utilization. Researchers are constantly trying to incorporate three dimensional printing in numerous healthcare fields and bodily organs to prove its ultimate efficiency and prevent any health related problems. 3D bioprinting currently stands in acknowledgement from medical professionals as it can revolutionize conventional practices of replication and treatment procedures. 

Works Cited

Bioprinting, UPM Biomedicals

https://www.upmbiomedicals.com/solutions/life-science/what-is-3d-bioprinting/

Bioprinting, National Library of Medicine

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9680466/?scrlybrkr=ec95abea

Your questions answered: 3D bioprinting

https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/in-depth/your-questions-answered-3d-bioprinting/

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Hello! My name is Nazifa and I am a senior in high school. I am interested in studying computer science.

Translated by Jamilah Galang