# Compact Skin Printers This Handheld Device Can Print Skin on Wounds to Speed Up Healing By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-printer References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/handheld-skin-printer/54500/) & [utoronto](https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-researchers-develop-portable-3d-skin-printer-repair-deep-wounds) A group of scientists and researchers working out of the [University of Toronto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant) have developed a compact and innovative skin printer that makes it possible to essentially print skin directly onto [wounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerecis) in order to speed up healing processes. This skin printer essentially prints and applies sheets of tissue that are infused with a special ink that is composed of a variety of biological substances including skin cells and healing proteins. The gadget weighs in at less than a kilogram and is designed to be incredibly easy to use and transport. What's more, it can also be used without having to go through laborious and time-consuming washing processes, making this a device that could easily be rolled out in a wide variety of clinical settings in order to improve patient outcomes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bioprinting:** Developing compact skin printers opens up possibilities for bioprinting more complex tissues and organs. - **Regenerative Medicine:** Using skin printers to accelerate wound healing is a disruptive innovation in the field of regenerative medicine. - **Point-of-care Technologies:** Portable skin printers can revolutionize point-of-care treatments by enabling rapid and on-site skin regeneration. ### Where This Applies - **Medtech:** Compact skin printers have the potential to revolutionize the medical technology industry by providing faster and more efficient wound healing solutions. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Skin printing technology presents a disruptive opportunity for the pharmaceutical industry to develop and deliver personalized and targeted skin therapies. - **Healthcare:** The introduction of handheld skin printers has the potential to enhance patient outcomes and improve healthcare delivery across various clinical settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Wound-Sanitizing Blue Light Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-care-device.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Ai Burn Treatment Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retune.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Industrial Handheld Printer Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribe-handheld-printer.md) - [Scar Recovery Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-kolmar-korea.md) - [AI-Paired Wound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicosbiotech.md) - [Paper Waste Reduction Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-printer-concept.md)