This summer, bioprinting company nScrypt revealed an interesting partnership with the U.S. Military aimed at deploying a ruggedized version of its BioAssembly Tool (BAT) bioprinter to print samples in a forward-deployed desert environment. In July, the company also sent its bioprinter into space to be used aboard the ISS.

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Following the early successes of both initiatives, nScrypt has introduced the nRugged system—the first 3Dprinting/bioprinting platform built for harsh environments.

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The nRugged is described by the Florida-based company as a ruggedized version of its digital manufacturing platform, Factory in a Tool, or FIT. The system can be configured for both 3D printing and bioprinting thanks to an automatic tool change capability. The version launched by nScrypt features a carbon fiber exoskeleton and a heated print bed measuring 150 x 150. The printer itself has a build volume of up to […]

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