Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Tender description

Our research group focuses on the development of natural polymer (such as collagen) based scaffolds, hydrogels and films for tissue engineering with target applications in bone, cartilage, cardiovascular, corneal, skin, respiratory and neural tissues. Significant research is currently focused on 3D printing technologies and the development of bio-inks for tissue repair. In addition, the group has major interest in studying the response of living cells to mechanical stimuli and using biophysical stimuli to regulate stem cell differentiation. As such, we require a benchtop nano indentation system that can be used for accurate biomechanical testing of both native and engineered tissues, natural and synthetic materials. The system should be relatively compact, small enough for an academic lab-setting, ideally fit for benchtop use. Product description: Benchtop Nanoindentation system Product requirements: our research group focuses on the development of natural polymer (such as collagen) based scaffolds, hydrogels and films for tissue engineering with target applications in bone, cartilage, cardiovascular, corneal, skin, respiratory and neural tissues. A major focus of ongoing research has been to functionalize these scaffolds for use as delivery systems for various biomolecules to enhance their therapeutic potential. Research in the group also focuses on the use of these scaffolds as advanced 3D pathophysiology in vitro systems for drug development and for studying cellular crosstalk in co-cultures and understanding disease states; significant research is currently focused on 3D printing technologies and the development of bio-inks for tissue repair. In addition, the group has major interest in studying the response of living cells to mechanical stimuli and using biophysical stimuli to regulate stem cell differentiation. As such, we require a benchtop nano indentation system that can be used for accurate biomechanical testing of both native and engineered tissues, natural and synthetic materials. The system should be relatively compact, small enough for an academic lab-setting, ideally fit for benchtop use.