This study introduces a scalable bioreactor using uniformly arranged hollow fiber arrays (HFAs) to produce centimeter-scale engineered tissues, addressing nutrient distribution challenges in cultured meat and tissue engineering. The system ensures minimal necrosis by enabling uniform perfusion, while microfabricated anchors enhance cell alignment for muscle-specific morphology. Active perfusion boosts protein expression, sarcomere formation, and tissue texture. A robotic-assisted assembly method demonstrates scalability, with potential for automation. Future improvements include recyclable materials and edible fibers to enhance sustainability. This platform could revolutionize large-scale tissue biofabrication, offering applications in cellular agriculture and regenerative medicine.

Source: Scalable tissue biofabrication via perfusable hollow fiber arrays for cultured meat applications: Trends in Biotechnology

By Grégory Maubon

Leading Innovation ++ on the Field ++ with a Purpose => I used AI in cultivated meat industry to optimize bioreactor design and to dramatically improve the efficiency and quality of production. I developed high quality 3D imagery process in a biotechnological startup to disrupt the drug discovery methods.