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ArticleHardwareX2026

The Allstruder: an open syringe extruder for every 3D printer.

Thomas Hinton, Riley Patten, Antonio J PereiraTavares, Cody Crosby, Daniel J Shiwarski

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Article in HardwareX, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Thomas HintonDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States.
Riley PattenDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States.
Antonio J PereiraTavaresDepartment of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
Cody CrosbyDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States.
Daniel J ShiwarskiDepartment of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

Funding

Tissue Engineering Resource Center: TTDP41EB027062 · NIBIB · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · PI Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic · 2019 to 2026
$12.6M
Development of a Collagen-based 3D Bioprinted Microfluidic Platform for Vascular Tissue Engineering and Disease ModelingR00HL155777 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · PI SHIWARSKI, DANIEL J · 2023 to 2025
$747k
NHLBI NIH HHS R00 HL155777NIBIB NIH HHS P41 EB027062
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The Allstruder is a modular syringe pump and extruder system engineered to combine high performance, broad compatibility, and exceptional ease of use. It is a compelling alternative to existing material extrusion tools across bioprinting, embedded 3D printing, food printing, ceramics, and multi-material applications. Validated across multiple laboratories and use cases, the Allstruder has demonstrated reliable performance and adaptability with a wide range of materials, syringe sizes, and 3D printer platforms. Designed specifically for additive manufacturing, it is configurable for nearly any extrusion-based 3D printer, supports syringes from 0.1 to 100  mL, and relies exclusively on standard, off-the-shelf components. Its architecture emphasizes adaptability through modular mounts and interchangeable syringe adapters, allowing rapid reconfiguration for different tools, materials, and workflows. With a simple, durable, and modifiable design, the Allstruder supports both novice users and experienced researchers, providing a robust platform for reproducible and high-resolution syringe-based extrusion in scientific, educational, and industrial environments.

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3D printAdditive manufacturingBioprintExtruderPrinter modificationSyringe pump

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PMID42774578
PMCPMC13594859

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