--- title: "BIO INX and UpNano develop Hydrotech INX U200 for 2PP printing" url: https://www.voxelmatters.com/bio-inx-and-upnano-develop-hydrotech-inx-u200-for-2pp-printing/ date: 2023-06-27 modified: 2023-06-27 lang: en author: "VoxelMatters" description: "The launch of a new biocompatible hydrogel resin marks the begin of a new era in bioprinting. The novel resin allows 2-photon polymerization (2PP) 3D printing from micro- to meso-scale,..." categories: - "Acquisitions, Mergers & Partnerships" - "AM Press Releases" - "Bioprinting" - "Micro 3D printing" tags: - "future" image: https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/bio-inx-640x425.jpeg word_count: 624 --- # BIO INX and UpNano develop Hydrotech INX U200 for 2PP printing The launch of a new biocompatible hydrogel resin marks the begin of a new era in bioprinting. The novel resin allows 2-photon polymerization (2PP) 3D printing from micro- to meso-scale, at the highest resolution. The reactivity and easy processing of the material permits the fabrication of complex and versatile organ- or lab-on-chip designs. This new bioink, called Hydrotech INX U200, has been developed by the material specialist BIO INX, in Belgium, in collaboration with [UpNano, in Austria, a leading manufacturer of 2PP 3D printers](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/upnano-gmbh/). The results of this collaboration now allow for an additional layer of complexity to a bioprinted construct by the smart combination of multiple biocompatible materials. In this respect, versatile cancer-on-chip models are possible by combining the newly launched resin with cell-encapsulating gelatin-based hydrogel Hydrobio INX U200, which is the first commercially available high resolution bio ink that offers cell interactivity. The ever-increasing possibilities of bioprinting are nurtured by a continuous advancement of 3D bioprinting technologies. In this, 2PP 3D printing excels as it covers the entire spectrum of biological dimensions with one printing technology - sub-micrometer resolution combined with the capability of printing objects at centimeter dimensions (macro-scale). ![BIO INX and UpNano develop Hydrotech INX U200 for 2PP printing - for complex, high-resolution bio-structures from micro- to meso-scale.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/UpNano_Lattice-structure.jpg)Lattice structure made of Hydrotech INX U200 printed with a NanoOne printing system. Component dimensions 3.25x3.25x20 mm³ printed in proprietary vat mode by UpNano. ## Macrostructures with micrometer-precision With the release of Hydrotech INX U200, the two companies demonstrate their success in developing a versatile material that enables 2PP 3D printing of macrostructures with micrometer-precision. The material has been certified according to ISO 10993-5 - confirming its excellent biocompatibility. “In combination with the fact that the material is completely bio-inert, its robust characteristics make Hydrotech INX U200 the ideal choice for organ-on-chip applications," said Jasper Van Hoorick, CEO of BIO INX. However, in order to benefit from the full potential of the novel bioink, a state-of-the-art high-resolution 3D printer is required. Here, [UpNano’s NanoOne 2PP-printer range](https://www.voxelmatters.com/upnano-shows-2pp-nano-3d-bioprinting-capabilities-with-living-cells/) offers a suitable option. The NanoOne is one of the fastest high-resolution 3D printing systems on the market - based on multiphoton lithography and combining the precision of 2PP with a throughput of up to 450 mm³ per hour. On top of that, the NanoOne Bio is specifically adapted for printing with living cells and under sterile conditions, and is thus a congenial partner for the most challenging task in bioprinting - fabrication of complex 3D scaffolds for cell cultures whilst embedding living cells into these structures in one simple set-up. ![BIO INX and UpNano develop Hydrotech INX U200 for 2PP printing - for complex, high-resolution bio-structures from micro- to meso-scale.](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/UpNano_Multimeterial-microfludic-chip.jpg)Multimaterial microfludic chip printed under sterile conditions using the NanoOne printing system. Outer geometry made from Hydrotech INX U200, inner scaffold structures printed from cell compatible Hydrobio INX U200 and seeded with cells. ## Complex design – simple production “Combining these steps can easily be done by using the NanoOne Bio in combination with the two bioinks Hydrotech INX U200 for the inert structure and Hydrobio INX U200 for living cells in 3 dimensions,” said Denise Hirner, COO and co-founder of UpNano. In fact, whilst the Hydrotech-bioink is perfectly optimized for the high-resolution fabrication of bioinert but biocompatible microstructures, the Hydrobio-bioink is a water-soluble natural hydrogel that allows the direct transfer of cell cultures from 2D-culture plates into complex 3D-structures. It has been specifically developed for the encapsulation of multiple cell types thereby allowing the generation of complex 3D-microtissues. Production of lab-on-a-chip devices will now be possible not only with an unprecedented precision, but also with directly embedded living cells – thereby saving time and improving the significance of the results. Surface structures resembling natural tissues (biomimetic structures) such as liver lobules or intestinal villi can now be created inside a microfluidic channel on a chip, and living cells at various densities can subsequently be seeded directly onto them.