Previous trials employed mouse myoblast cells to build forms, and the study’s chief author, Kai Melde, told FastCompany that the method might be used for bioprinting in the future. “Ultrasound is non-toxic to the cells,” Melde added. “And the distant assembly helps keep everything clean and the cells happy.” The research also looks into the possibility of applying the technology for targeted medicine delivery and quick prototyping. For the time being, however, the research is an intriguing proof of concept for rapid-one-step assembly of 3D objects, as well as a prospective, far speedier alternative to 3D printing in the future.
