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Epidermis-Printing Technology

Wake Forest Facility Attempts to Rebuild Skin to Help Burn Victims

— March 22, 2011 — Tech
Wake Forest Facility is working with the U.S. army to create cutting-edge technology to help burn victims.

The scientists from the Wake Forest Facility are trying to use a printer to print new skin on burned areas of the human body. The ideas is to extract healthy cells from the patient and grow them in an incubator. The cells get loaded into a clean and sterilized ink cartridge which is then inserted into a large machine that hangs above the patient bed. A camera scans the burns which then tells the printer where to start printing and the cells to use.

The researchers from Wake Forest Facility are definitely onto something that'll be extremely ground-breaking should the technology come into fruition. There will also be plans to make this available to the public outside the army.
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printing Skin - The use of 3D-printing technology to create new skin for burn victims presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the medical field.
2. Regenerative Medicine - The development of regenerative medicine techniques for growing and transplanting cells onto burned areas opens up new possibilities for treating burn victims and other patients with tissue damage.
3. Digital Imaging in Healthcare - The integration of digital imaging technologies, such as cameras, with medical procedures allows for precise scanning and mapping of burn injuries, enabling more accurate and targeted treatment.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Devices - The application of epidermis-printing technology creates opportunities for companies in the medical device industry to develop advanced printers and ink cartridges specifically designed for printing skin.
2. Pharmaceuticals - The use of regenerative medicine in treating burn victims necessitates the development of new pharmaceutical products and protocols for cell growth and transplantation.
3. Healthcare Technology - The adoption of digital imaging technologies in healthcare settings opens up opportunities for companies specializing in medical imaging equipment and software to provide innovative solutions for burn treatment and other applications.
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