Cellink BIO X EMD - Printing Optimization

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4.9 Prinng opmizaon
The EMD Printhead uses an electromagnecally actuated valve to form droplets in the micro- and nanoliter range.
Pressurized uid can ow when the valve is open, and the ow stops when it is closed. An opmal nozzle diameter,
valve travel speed and actuaon yield the minimal dispensing volume. The BIO X allows the user to enter the open me
and the cycle me.
Due to the technique used to form the droplets, this printhead might be incompable with highly viscous materials.
However, adding heat to thermosensive materials can lower the viscosity enough to make them compable. Larger
nozzle diameters and valve travel are recommended when using larger ow volumes and high-viscosity uids, while
smaller diameters with smaller valve travel are recommended when using small dispensing volumes and low-viscosity
uids.
Figure 24: Diagram of valve
diameter and valve travel.