Abstract: A system and method for using multi-axis deposition tool heads on a machine such as a three dimensional fabrication device like a 3D Printer, for novel automation and additive manufacturing techniques which offer increased output product quality and fabrication speed by introducing a novel cartridge and deposition systems and techniques. The system allows a plurality of materials, some reacted or mixed by the device, to be extruded through a deposition head, which may adaptively (and automatically) change shape and lumen size to accommodate different path widths and shapes. The cartridge system may employ pellets which may be comprised of a plurality of materials and/or colors.

Abstract: A system and method is described for Automated Visual Pipetting on a machine such as a three dimensional fabrication device like a 3D Printer or other computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, for improved speed, accuracy and reliability in pipetting procedures. A camera is mounted on a pipette or another type of tool that may be a deposition or non-deposition tool (e.g., milling). A camera feed and recognition software can enable users to replace existing micro-pipetting techniques with a computerized process that may be controlled with a few simple mouse clicks, while the user can directly visualize a live experimental setup. The embodiment also allows for integration with common molecular biology procedure “kits,” and enables the process to be automated and visualized without requiring constant interaction by the user.

Abstract: A system and method for using multi-axis deposition tool heads on a machine such as a three dimensional fabrication device like a 3D Printer, for novel automation and additive manufacturing techniques which offer increased output product quality and fabrication speed by introducing a novel cartridge and deposition systems and techniques The system allows a plurality of materials, some reacted or mixed by the device, to be extruded through a deposition head, which may adaptively (and automatically) change shape and lumen size to accommodate different path widths and shapes. The cartridge system may employ pellets which may be comprised of a plurality of materials and/or colors.

Abstract: A cleaning and sterilizing device to clean and sterilize a work surface may include a top member and a bottom member to cooperate with the top member to provide a container for a sterilizing light device to provide sterilizing light for the work surface. The top member may include includes a first enclosure and the bottom member includes a second enclosure to cooperate with the first enclosure to substantially cover a light bulb to generate a sterilizing light for the work surface and a cleaning apparatus may be detachably connected to the bottom member to simultaneously clean the work surface as the sterilizing light is sterilizing the work surface. The sterilizing light may be an ultraviolet light, and the cleaning apparatus may include a sponge detachably connected to the bottom member. The sponge may be connected to the bottom member with a Velcro hooks and loops, and the sponge may be connected to the bottom surface of the bottom member.