On 26 June, the ANIPH and MAGICBIOMAT projects jointly hosted the third in their webinar series, this time focused on 3D printing and biofabrication as tools for developing bio-based, biodegradable materials with reduced environmental impact. Moderated by Ana Crespo (CETEC), the session brought together researchers working at the intersection of additive manufacturing, sustainability and healthcare innovation.

The keynote, delivered by Juan Antonio Marchal Corrales (University of Granada, BioFab i3D Laboratory), presented current strategies in 3D bioprinting and biofabrication for creating biomimetic tissues, bioinks and disease models, with applications in regenerative medicine, cancer modelling and personalized therapy.

For ANIPH, Ana Voltes Martínez (University of Granada) presented work on probiotic-functionalised wound dressings made from PHBV, a bio-based and biodegradable polymer. Using CAD design and 3D printing, her team developed bioactive mesh structures that combine wound-healing properties with controlled, environmentally friendly biodegradation — offering a sustainable alternative for healthcare settings with limited waste-management infrastructure.

Representing MAGICBIOMAT, Yuanyuan Chen (Technological University of the Shannon) shared progress on high-strength biodegradable stents, including a novel iron-wire-reinforced PLLA filament and two custom 3D printing platforms developed to improve mechanical performance while minimizing material waste during production.

Together, the presentations underscored how additive manufacturing is reshaping material design across healthcare and biomaterials, with artificial intelligence and programmed biodegradability emerging as key directions for the next generation of circular materials.

The next session in the series, titled “From Lab to Application: Exploring Bio-Based Polymers and Their Emerging Applications,” will take place in late September.

Did you miss our third webinar? Watch it here.

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