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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2020 Sep 1.
Published in final edited form as: Acta Biomater. 2019 Jan 11;95:32–49. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.01.009

Table 3:

Considerations in the fabrication process that are critical for successful functionality and appropriate construct growth and maturity

Factors Considerations
Printing Process Selection of the appropriate printing process based on the requirements of the construct, with the aim of using a process that complements these requirements with its advantages, while its disadvantages do not create a major hindrance to the fabrication
Construct Design A good design for the construct is needed that fulfills the structural, mechanical and vascular requirements of the tissue/organ while working around the limitations of the printing process selected.
Post Processing Depending on the printing process and the complexity of the design, certain post processing procedures may be necessary
Bioreactors Appropriate environmental conditions must be simulated in a bioreactor to promote cell growth, maturation, and differentiation.