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Training

Practical, hands-on training delivered by experienced researchers. Individual or group sessions.

Our training programmes are designed for researchers, lab technicians, and students who want practical skills they can apply immediately. All sessions can be tailored to your experience level and specific research needs.

3D Printing

Beginner to Advanced 1-2 days

Learn FDM printing from setup to advanced multi-material techniques. Covers slicing software, material selection, post-processing, and troubleshooting.

Topics Covered

  • Printer setup and calibration
  • Slicer software (BambuStudio, PrusaSlicer)
  • Material selection for research
  • Multi-colour and multi-material printing
  • Post-processing and finishing
  • Troubleshooting common failures

Electrospinning

Intermediate 1-2 days

Hands-on electrospinning training using the NanoSpinX. Covers solution preparation, parameter optimisation, and fibre characterisation.

Topics Covered

  • Electrospinning fundamentals
  • Solution preparation and viscosity
  • Voltage, distance, and flow rate optimisation
  • Mandrel speed and fibre alignment
  • Fibre characterisation methods
  • Safety protocols and handling

Bioprinting

Intermediate to Advanced 2-3 days

Introduction to bioprinting concepts and techniques. Covers bioink preparation, cell-laden printing, and scaffold design.

Topics Covered

  • Bioprinting principles and hardware
  • Bioink formulation
  • Cell viability during printing
  • Scaffold design for tissue engineering
  • Post-print cell culture protocols
  • Quality control and assessment

Cell Culture

Beginner to Intermediate 1-2 days

Fundamental and advanced cell culture techniques. Sterile technique, passaging, cryopreservation, and working with our insert products.

Topics Covered

  • Sterile technique fundamentals
  • Cell line maintenance and passaging
  • Cryopreservation protocols
  • Working with BioTension and FibrePlate inserts
  • Troubleshooting contamination
  • Documentation and record keeping

Interested in training?

Contact us to discuss your training requirements. We offer on-site and remote options.

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