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From the printer to the material, every component of the Printessa ecosystem is designed to work together, and to be infinitely extensible.
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Printessa Series
Our core gel printers. Modular, precision-built, and ready to use out of the box.
Printess V1.0
$850Affordable precision bioprinting from $850. Dual independent syringe extruders, 80×80×80 mm build volume, and open hardware you can extend.
Used across numerous peer-reviewed research publications→- 80×80×80 mm build volume
- ±5 µm repeatability (thread backlash ±50–150 µm)
- Dual independent syringe extruders
- 3D printed PLA and acrylic construction
| Price | $850 per unit |
| Build Volume | 80 mm × 80 mm × 80 mm |
| Repeatability | ±5 µm |
| Thread Backlash | X: ±75 µm · Y: ±150 µm · Z: ±50 µm |
| Print Feature Accuracy | 513 ± 11.4 µm (commanded 500 µm pitch) |
| Max Recommended Print Speed | 6 mm/s |
| X-Y Motion | 100 mm NEMA 11 linear actuators |
| Z Motion | Dual 100 mm NEMA 11 linear actuators (independent) |
| Lead Screw Pitch | 1 mm |
| Extruders | 2 (independent, 50 mm NEMA 11) |
| Extrusion Method | Motor-driven syringe pump |
| Syringe Sizes | 1 mL, 3 mL, 5 mL |
| Max Extrusion Pressure | 433 psi (1 mL) · 141 psi (3 mL) · 75 psi (5 mL) |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Dimensions | 23 cm × 23 cm × 40 cm |
| Construction | 3D printed PLA · Acrylic back and bottom plates |
| Software | PrintessFlow (slicer) · Marlin (firmware) |
| Control Board | Octopus Pro V1.0 · TMC2208 motor drivers |
| Stepper Motors | NEMA 11 |
| Platform | Windows, macOS |
Printessa One
Multi-material gel printer. Plug-and-play out of the box, fully open and extensible beyond it.
Used across numerous peer-reviewed research publications→- 130×80×80 mm build volume
- ±5 μm motion repeatability
- Dual independent extruders
- Self-homing capabilities
| Build Volume | 130 mm × 80 mm × 80 mm |
| Repeatability | ±5 µm |
| Thread Backlash | X: ±75 µm · Y: ±150 µm · Z: ±50 µm |
| Print Feature Accuracy | 513 ± 11.4 µm (commanded 500 µm pitch) |
| Max Recommended Print Speed | 6 mm/s |
| X-Y Motion | X: 150 mm NEMA 11 · Y: 100 mm NEMA 11 linear actuators |
| Z Motion | Dual 100 mm NEMA 11 linear actuators (independent) |
| Lead Screw Pitch | 1 mm |
| Extruders | 2 (independent, 50 mm NEMA 11) |
| Extrusion Method | Motor-driven syringe pump |
| Syringe Sizes | 1 mL, 3 mL, 5 mL |
| Max Extrusion Pressure | 433 psi (1 mL) · 141 psi (3 mL) · 75 psi (5 mL) |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Dimensions | 23 cm × 23 cm × 40 cm |
| Construction | 3D printed PLA · Acrylic back and bottom plates |
| Software | PrintessFlow (slicer) · Marlin (firmware) |
| Control Board | Octopus Pro V1.0 · TMC2209 motor drivers |
| Stepper Motors | NEMA 11 |
| Platform | Windows, macOS |
Modules
Expand your Printessa with modular hardware designed to extend what your printer can do.
Dual-Material Mixing Nozzle
Motor-driven attachment that actively blends two materials at the print head — enabling uniform co-cultures and true multi-material outputs.
- Active mixing — not passive laminar flow
- Uniform cell distribution in co-culture prints
- Demonstrated improvement in vascular network formation
| Compatibility | Printessa One |
| Mixing Type | Active (motor-driven) |
| Material Inputs | 2 (dual-channel) |
| Optimal Mixing Speed | 200 RPM |
| Compatible Materials | Bioinks, hydrogels, silicones, food gels |
| Compatible Syringe Sizes | 1 mL, 3 mL, 5 mL |
| Cell Viability Post-Print | >95% |
Multimodal Printing
Expand the Printessa One with high-throughput multinozzle fabrication for rapid production of complex structures.
- Multinozzle configurations up to 32 nozzles
- Rapid fabrication of complex lattice structures
- Tunable mechanical properties via auxetic design
| Compatibility | Printessa One |
| Max Nozzles | Up to 32 (multinozzle configuration) |
| Demonstrated Output | Auxetic lattices |
Syringe & Plate Coolers
Active cooling for syringes and the print plate, keeping temperature-sensitive materials within their optimal printing window throughout the entire print.
- Maintains viability of cell-laden bioinks
- Reduces material degradation during long prints
| Compatibility | Printessa One |
| Cooling Zones | Syringe barrels · Print plate |
| Compatible Materials | Cell-laden bioinks, temperature-sensitive hydrogels |
| Compatible Syringe Sizes | 1 mL, 3 mL, 5 mL |
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Get in touch →Materials & Bioinks
Curated bioinks, hydrogels, and specialty materials tested and optimized for use with the Printessa.
Porcine GelMA
Porcine-derived gelatin methacryloyl for hydrogel bioprinting. Select your bloom strength before adding to cart.
Bloom Strength
Size
| Manufacturer | Cytoink |
| Material | Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) |
| Source | Porcine |
| Available Strengths | 300 bloom · 175 bloom |
| Crosslinking | UV photocrosslinkable |
| Compatible Printers | Printessa One |
Type I Bovine Collagen Solution
Ready-to-use Type I bovine collagen in solution for gel bioprinting. Select your concentration before adding to cart.
Concentration
Size
| Material | Type I Collagen |
| Source | Bovine |
| Available Concentrations | 3 mg/mL · 6 mg/mL · 10 mg/mL · 15 mg/mL |
| Crosslinking | Thermal (physiological temperature) |
| Compatible Printers | Printessa One |
Silk Fibroin Methacrylate
Methacrylated silk fibroin for photocrosslinkable hydrogel bioprinting at 50 mg/mL concentration.
Size
| Manufacturer | Cytoink |
| Material | Silk Fibroin Methacrylate |
| Concentration | 50 mg/mL |
| Crosslinking | UV photocrosslinkable |
| Compatible Printers | Printessa One |
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Get in touch →Consumables
Syringes, dispense tips, and replacement parts to keep your printer running smoothly.
BD Syringes
Precision plastic syringes compatible with the Printessa One syringe pump extruder. Select your size before adding to cart.
- Compatible with all Printessa One extruder mounts
- Available in 1 mL, 3 mL, and 5 mL
- Luer-lock tip for secure needle attachment
Size
| Brand | BD Medical |
| Available Sizes | 1 mL · 3 mL · 5 mL |
| Tip Type | BD Luer-Lok™ (integrated) |
| Barrel | Clear polypropylene or polycarbonate with bold scale markings |
| Sterility | Sterile, single-use, without needle |
| Plunger | Tapered rod for ease of aspiration; positive plunger rod stop |
| Latex | DNR (Latex) free |
| Shelf Life | 1825 days |
| Compatible Printers | Printessa One |
Nordson Dispense Tips
Precision dispense tips for the Printessa One. Select your tip ID to match your material and target feature size.
- 11 tip sizes from 0.10 mm to 1.54 mm ID
- Color-coded for easy bench identification
- Compatible with all Luer-lock syringes
Tip Internal Diameter
| Brand | Nordson |
| Available IDs | 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.25 · 0.33 · 0.41 · 0.51 · 0.61 · 0.84 · 1.36 · 1.54 mm |
| Tip Type | Luer-lock general purpose dispensing tips |
| Hub Material | Polypropylene (SafetyLok™) |
| Tubing | Burr-free passivated stainless steel |
| Hub Design | Flush mating to prevent trapped air, drip-free dispensing |
| Compatible Printers | Printessa One |
Syringe Tip Caps
Sterile Luer-lock tip caps for sealing syringes between uses. Prevents contamination and leakage during storage and transport.
- Luer-lock thread design for secure, drip-free seal
- Sterile, single-use plastic construction
- Compatible with all standard Luer-lock syringes
| Manufacturer | Tenare |
| Material | Plastic |
| Sterility | Sterile, single-use |
| Tip Type | Luer-lock compatible |
| Color | Blue |
| Thread Design | Secure combination with syringe tip; prevents dripping |
| Compatible Printers | Printessa One |
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