AxiDraw used for developing techniques for bioprinting

Diagram of experimental setup with Axidraw and example results
Scientists working on developing techniques for bioprinting used the AxiDraw with a syringe in place of a pen as part of their experimental setup. They recently published an article they shared with us, saying,

We finally achieved what we planned with the Axidraw. It worked well! We made small patterns of hydrogel, millimetric, that we intend to use for seeding living cells.

It is always exciting for us to see people finding new uses for the AxiDraw. Thank you to Dr. Fitremann for sharing your results with us!

Linkdump: March 2022

Closeup of Casio keyboard settings

Linkdump: December 2021

TinyNES console with two controllers attached

Linkdump: November 2021

Sodium crystals on graph paper next to plastic dish and tweezers

Halloween Project Archive

Array of Halloween Projects

It’s been a crazy year and Halloween has snuck up on us again! Are you ready to get in the Halloween spirit? Want some spooky snacks? Is it not Halloween for you if there isn’t pumpkin carving? Head over to the Halloween Project Archives for inspiration and ideas.

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays, and … we’ve organized dozens of our Halloween projects into categories: costumespumpkinsdecor and food.

Linkdump: September 2021

Nanoarchitected materials designed from precisely patterned nanoscale structures (pictured) may be a promising route to lightweight protective coatings and other impact-resistant materials. Credit: Carlos Portela et al

Linkdump: July 2021

Cookies baked to look like pottery sherds