Aspect Biosystems RX-1 Tool Organizer

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This is a tool organizer for the Aspect Biosystems RX-1 Bioprinter (1). It is designed to hold everything that we need for a standard bioprinting run, and keep it neat, tidy and clean within our BSC. Drain channels strategically connect many of the different sections, so parts can be sprayed/cleaned with 70% EtOH, and allowed to air dry in the organizer. On a daily basis, the organizer holds: Three bioprinter chucks Four bio-ink tube lids Chuck cover (2) A 'Clean' or 'Thincert' (use v2 file) waste tray (3) Four sets of small forceps Scalpel blade/handle Five 15 mL Falcon tubes A sharpie Clips and tube fittings 1. <a href="https://www.aspectbiosystems.com/technology#bioprinter">Aspect Biosystems RX-1 Bioprinter</a> 2. <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4581578">Aspect Biosystems RX-1 Chuck Cover</a> 3. <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4213526">Aspect Biosystems RX-1 Waste Tray</a> *If you use this design in a scientific manuscript, I only ask that you please state the design was received from Dr. Adrian West, cite this webpage, and send me a link to your published paper!* <b>NOTE: I am putting print instructions here, because Thingiverse does not properly parse paragraphs in the print settings section below.</b> A very easy print. However, the overall geometry is highly prone to warping and lifting at corners, so a quality bed adhesion product, correct bed temperatures, and a brim is highly recommended. For BASF PET, we use Ultimaker glass at 70°C, and Magigoo adhesive. My print time at 0.1 mm layers and 50 mm/sec, which provides maximal surface quality and layer adhesion, is almost 3 days. You can definitely use thicker layers and faster speeds to cut this way down. I recommend printing in PET, which permits sanitisation with 70% EtOH and long term water exposure without fear of degradation. PC can also be used if you want to add a boiling step for additional sanitisation, but you would likely get warping on such a large flat square part. Either way, for the purposes of biosafety, I would consider this part non-sterile before use and biohazardous after use. Disposal should be by autoclaving with other solid waste.