With the help of shear-thinning technology, hydrogels become more fluid during extrusion due to the high shear forces, which significantly eases the extrusion process. After the deposition of the gel and the loss of the shear forces, the viscosity of the hydrogel increases drastically, leading to the formation of a stable 3D structure.

EASYGEL INX^© X100 is a gelatin-based, shear thinning, cell-interactive ink that mimicks extracellular matrix. It combines all the benefits of conventional gelatin/Gel-MA based inks in combination with a highly improved printing process thanks to its shear thinning behavior, thereby allowing an easy printing process at 37 °C.Based on gelatin derived from natural collagen, EASYGEL INX^© X100 has been modified with photo-crosslinkable functional groups meaning that it can be printed with unprecedented efficiency. It resembles the natural ECM and has exceptionally high cell viabilities.

EASYGEL INX^© X100 is provided as a clear hydrogel in a prefilled cartridge of 3 ml.Printer requirements: Heatable printhead (37 °C) with nozzle insulator.