In an attempt to optimize the production of type 1 collagen fibers, for use as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) replacement scaffolds, our research team designated and constructed an automated device to mechanically extrude uniform collagen microthreads. Using principles of engineering design, we created an automated system consisting of: a fiber anchoring system, double-walled water bath and a bi-axial belt driven extrusion vehicle. The design of this device will aid in the rapid production of collagen microthreads for future research of an ACL replacement scaffold.

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Creator

• Camire, Diana
• Duong, Ngoc Chau
• Robinson, Jason Howard
• Bishop, William Raymond

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042705-133712

Advisor

• Pins, George D

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-04-27

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biomedical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

最新修改

• 2021-02-01