Scientists have developed a hybrid printer which will help print 3D tissue that simplifies the process of creating implantable cartilage. These cartilages could eventually be implanted into injured patients to help re-grow cartilage in specific areas such as the joints. The printer is a combination of two low-cost fabrication techniques: a traditional ink jet printer and an electrospinning machine the journal Biofabrication reports. Combining these systems allowed scientists to build a structure made from natural and synthetic materials. Synthetic materials ensure the strength of the construct and the natural gel materials provide an environment that promotes cell growth. ‘This is
