High-throughput ultrasound-based volumetric 3D printing for tissue engineering
Advancing Collaboration and Scientific Progress
The SONOCRAFT consortium recently gathered to review project progress and discuss the next steps toward achieving its ambitious objectives in cardiac tissue engineering.
Partners shared updates from the scientific and technical work packages, reflecting steady advancements across multiple areas of research and development.
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This meeting provided an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, assess current achievements, and plan future actions that will drive SONOCRAFT forward in its mission to develop innovative bioprinting and ultrasonic technologies for creating realistic, functional cardiac tissue models.
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The consortium remains committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and to delivering impactful results that contribute to the future of regenerative medicine.
SONOCRAFT Project Video Released
We are delighted to share the official SONOCRAFT project video.
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The video presents SONOCRAFT’s vision and innovative approach to advancing cardiac tissue engineering through volumetric 3D bioprinting and ultrasonic manipulation. It highlights the project’s objectives, technologies, and expected impact on biomedical research, drug development, and regenerative medicine.
Pioneering the Future of Heart Tissue Models with SONOCRAFT
The SONOCRAFT project, funded by the European Union, is pushing the boundaries of cardiac tissue engineering through the integration of volumetric 3D bioprinting and ultrasonic manipulation.
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Our new infographic offers a clear and engaging overview of the project’s vision, technological pillars, and key beneficiaries across biomedical research, pharma, and biotech.
Discover how SONOCRAFT is laying the groundwork for more reliable, scalable, and physiologically relevant cardiac models that can transform research, diagnostics, and therapies.
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Accelerating Development: SONOCRAFT Team Reviews Core Components
On 26 June 2025, the SONOCRAFT consortium held a focused project meeting to advance both the scientific and managerial aspects of the initiative. The discussion concentrated on several core technical areas, including:
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Development and refinement of biological inks
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Optimization of nozzle design for bioprinting applications
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Progress in simulation models
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Strategies for multi-material printing
In addition to the technical focus, partners also discussed essential aspects of project management and dissemination planning, ensuring that scientific progress is aligned with SONOCRAFT’s communication goals and overall impact strategy.
These collaborative meetings play a vital role in maintaining momentum and ensuring seamless integration across the project's interdisciplinary work packages.
Strengthening Collaboration: SONOCRAFT’s First Internal Coordination Meeting
On 29 May 2025, the SONOCRAFT consortium held its first internal coordination meeting since the project kick-off. This important gathering brought together all project partners to align on the pace of work, clarify immediate priorities, and refine collaborative strategies to ensure timely delivery of all milestones and deliverables.
The meeting fostered valuable discussions on technical coordination, integration of interdisciplinary expertise, and maximizing scientific and societal impact. It also served as a key step in reinforcing the collaborative spirit across the consortium as we move into the next phase of the project.
Together, we are driving innovation in volumetric 3D bioprinting and ultrasonic tissue engineering, aiming to develop groundbreaking solutions for myocardial repair.
Stay connected for more updates as SONOCRAFT progresses!
SONOCRAFT Launches Next-Gen Bioprinting for Heart Tissue
The SONOCRAFT project officially launched with a successful kick-off meeting attended by all consortium partners. Held virtually and hosted by the coordinating team, the meeting marked the beginning of an ambitious European collaborative effort aimed at advancing the frontier of biofabrication and regenerative medicine.
Funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, SONOCRAFT brings together a highly interdisciplinary consortium composed of experts in biomedical engineering, molecular biology, biomaterials, software development, and clinical sciences. The project focuses on the development of innovative bioprinting technologies that combine volumetric 3D printing with ultrasonic manipulation to fabricate functional myocardial tissue constructs—a groundbreaking approach with the potential to transform cardiovascular research and treatment.
During the kick-off meeting, partners presented their respective roles and expertise, discussing how their contributions would be integrated into a cohesive and effective project strategy. A key focus of the meeting was on establishing strong alignment between the scientific and technical work packages, ensuring that collaborative actions are well-coordinated to meet project milestones and deliverables.
