Intertronics supplied mixing and dispensing equipment to improve the consistency and quality of the mix, achieve better printing definition, and reduce blockages in the nozzle of the 3D printer. In order to improve the way recovery from injury and the progression of neurological/musculoskeletal conditions are monitored, the ACSE team is developing a diagnostic glove that includes several flexible bioelectronic sensors. The sensors are formed from elastomers mixed with various conductive nano- or micro-particle compounds, like graphite, platinum and silver, which are 3D printed onto the glove's material. To dispense tiny amounts of material, the ACSE team uses an extrusion-based 3D printer. However, during dispensing, particle aggregates were forming and particle distribution was being altered, causing material to clog in the nozzle. The ACSE team contacted Intertronics, which recommended Preci-Tip precision dispensing tips. Their design has a streamlined conical fluid path that delivers smoother, higher fluid flow rates and lower dispense back pressure, compared with most standard dispensing tips. This results in improved accuracy and much-reduced clogging. The industry-standard Luer Lock fitting meant they were compatible with the university's existing equipment.
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