Table 1.

3D printing parameters.

Model	Brain slicing matrix	Staining/imaging chamber
Printer	MakerBot Replicator Mini	MakerBot Replicator 2X
Filament	PLA	ABS
Supports	No	Yes
Raft	Yes	Yes
Infill (%)	10	15
Shells	2	2
Layer height (mm)	0.2	0.1
Extruder temperature (°C)	230	230
Build plate temperature (°C)	N/A	120
Extruder speed while extruding (mm/s)	90	90
Extruder speed while travelling (mm/s)	150	150
Model weight (g)	24.55	12.19
Model cost ($, approx.)	0.69	0.34
Print time (hours, approx.)	3	2