Introducing
NGB-R,
a Disruptive 4D
Bioprinting System
A New 4D Bioprinting Approach to
make Complex, Functional Living
Tissues
Tonya Coulthard
Manager, Imaging Division
Scintica Instrumentation
Introducing
NGB-R,
a Disruptive 4D
Bioprinting System
A New 4D Bioprinting Approach to
make Complex, Functional, Living
Tissues
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Topics of Discussion
• New Partnership – Scintica Instrumentation and Poietis
• Audience Poll
• NGB-R System Overview
• Disruptive & Cytocentric Approach to Bioprinting
• Advanced Cell Patterning and 4D Bioprinting
• Audience Poll
• Q & A Session
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New Partnership February 16, 2021
Scintica Instrumentation
• Founded in 2017 in London, ON
Canada; with offices in USA and
Europe
• Mission:
• Works to identify new and innovative
systems, providing scientific support
to link researchers with well
designed equipment
• Exclusive distributor of the NGB-R
system in North America
Poietis
• Founded in 2014 in Bordeaux, France
• Mission:
• Translational Research – design and
make actual, functional tissues not
mere 3D scaffolds
• Regenerative Medicine – bring new,
effective tissue-engineering therapies
to patients
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Audience Poll
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NGB-R System Overview
(Next Generation Bioprinting for Research)
• All-in-one, standalone, fully
integrated, bioprinting platform;
including a biosafety cabinet (BSL-2)
• High-end robotics and automation
tools for unrivaled precision and
reproducibility
• Powerful onboard computer with
touch screen
State-of-the-art Hardware
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Hardware Features and Benefits
Fully Integrated Biosafety Cabinet
• Saves space and money with an all-in-one cabinet for al
your cell and bioprinting work
Industry-Grade 6-Axis Robotic Arm
• Enjoy unrivaled precision and automation with fully
motorized robotics
Large 21” Touch-Screen Interface
• Operate your bioprinter in optimal conditions with
stunning visualization
Bio-Extrusion and Micro-Valve Heads
• Continue your current bioprinting work and transfer your
protocols to NGB-R
Exclusive Laser Bioprinting Head
• Discover single-cell resolution and keep total control over
cell distribution patterns
Built-In Cellular-Level Microscope
• Get stunning images and monitor your tissues without
taking them out of the bio-safety cabinet
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Software Features and Benefits
• User friendly operation  Seamless
workflow from design on your
computer to fabrication on the unit
itself.
• Intuitive planning tools to create
detailed patterns  Customize layers
& fabrication sequences to meet your
needs.
• Options to monitor the fabrication
process and to perform image analysis.
Smart Software Suite
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The Concept of Cytocentric Bioprinting
1Cytocentric Software
Advanced cell patterning,
layer-by-layer architecture
2Laser Bioprinting
Unrivaled cell-distribution
precision, resolution & viability
3
Fully Robotics Operated
Operator-independent processes for
automation & reproducibility
4
Maturation Monitoring
On-board imaging tools for
quality-control and monitoring
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Major Advantages
Reproducibility and
Automation
• Operator independent processing with
industry-grade robotics for user-
friendly and reproducible workflows
Multi-modality and versatility
• 3-in-1 instruments to meet most
application requirements and make
more complex tissue models
Resolution and Control
• From resolution and volume, to spatial
distribution of cells and tissue
modeling, laser assisted bioprinting on
the NGB-R gives the user ultimate
control
Antoine Jacquot
Sales Manager
Poietis
A Disruptive and
Cytocentric
Approach to
Bioprinting
Purpose for biomaterials, laser-
assisted bioprinting and precise cell
distribution
 Biomaterial purpose
Minimize the negative impact of shear stress and prevent
cells from differentiating/dying in the process
 Biomaterial purpose
Maximize tissue maturation and help key biological
functions emerge for better results
Biomaterial/hydrogel
Living cells
+
Conventional Bioprinting Poietis’ Cytocentric Approach
Living cells in culture media
or with proper hydrogel
Biomaterial/hydrogel
serving as extra-cellular matrix
Microsion
Laser
Bioink
Bioink
Biomaterial
Extrusion
Laser-Assisted Bioprinting Explained
Receiver
Bioink jet
Cell bioink
Donor
Focal lens
Laser beam
Mirror
10,000 droplets per second
pL to nL droplet volume
20 to 300 mPa·s viscosity range
1 to 100+ cells per droplet
1 to 100 million cells per mL
10 µm precision
Cell Distribution With Laser-Assisted Bioprinting
500µm
Laser-assisted bioprinting Laser-bioprinted cell droplets
Multi-Modal 3-in-1 Bioprinting
Laser assisted
Droplets – from pL to nL
Cells & medium
Inkjet/micro-valve
Drops – up to 100nL
Stable liquid-type biomaterials
Bio-extrusion
Filaments – up to 100µm
Viscous, gel-type biomaterials
Printing Living Cells & Extra-cellular Matrix Separately
Cell droplets
Cell droplets ejected and
incorporated onto a layer of
biomaterial/hydrogel
Layer by layer - 2D to 3D to 4D
Extra-cellular matrix
Primary “bed” of biomaterial
ensuring smooth landing and
proper cell adhesion
Key Advantages of Laser-Assisted Bioprinting
2
Superior Resolution
1
Unrivaled Cell Viability
3
Spatial Cell Distribution
Key Advantages of Laser-Assisted Bioprinting
Live/dead cell viability tests on cells after laser bioprinted
calcein and ethidium stainings
1
Unrivaled Cell Viability
Print cells with a nozzle-free technology which does
not harm, damage nor injure them throughout
the bioprinting process.
Primary Human
Fibroblasts
~95 %
Primary Human
Keratinocytes
~95 %
140µm
500µm
1
00µm
Key Advantages of Laser-Assisted Bioprinting
Examples of different resolution levels using laser-assisted bioprinting
to incorporate living cells into a bioprinted tissue
2
Superior Resolution
Adjust printing resolution by playing with cell
concentration on the donor and with the
laser beam energy level.
Single cell
bioprinting
~70% success
Cellular spots
pattern
~50 cells/spot
Cell aggregate
(spheroid)
~300µm Ø
500µm 500µm
Key Advantages of Laser-Assisted Bioprinting
Comparision between bio-extrusion and laser-assisted bioprinting
to incorporate living cells into a bioprinted tissue
3
Spatial Cell Distribution
Distribute cells spatially in 3D within the ECM according
to specific micro-patterns so as to induce
tissue biological functions.
Living cells bioprinted through
bio-extrusion
Random cell distribution
Living cells bioprinted through
laser-assisted bioprinting
Precise cell distribution
Key Advantages of Laser-Assisted Bioprinting
3
Spatial Cell Distribution > Tissue Morphogenesis
Precise spatial cell distribution across the bioprinted tissue
leads to key biological functions emergence
and proper tissue morphogenesis
Mikael Garcia
Business Application Manager
Poietis
Advanced Cell
Patterning and 4D
Bioprinting
From 3D to 4D Bioprinting, cell
droplets patterning and tissue
morphogenesis
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Designing And Testing Cell Patterns
Micro-pattern
of cell droplets
- CAD software -
Bioink cell concentration (µL)
10 µl
Laser beam power (µJ)
12 µl
8 µl
0-5 microbeads/spot
2 µJ
~20 microbeads/spot
2,5 µJ
~30 microbeads/spot
3 µJ
Higher quantity of cells per pattern
4D Bioprinting Through Advanced Cell Patterning
Lower quantity of cells per pattern
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4D Bioprinting Through
Advanced Cell Patterning
Multi-layer, cell-droplet pattern
tracked over time from day 0 to day 2
and imaged with 3D microscopy
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4D Bioprinting Through
Advanced Cell Patterning
Tracking a cellular-spot pattern over time:
Specific pattern of Primary-human Fibroblasts, laser-bioprinted over a layer of Collagen-I
Sample - day 0 Sample – hour 18 Sample – day 4
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Pattern Time
Biological functions emergence
Tissue morphogenesis
4D Bioprinting Through
Advanced Cell Patterning
500µm
+
Taking time into account when designing micro-patterns of tissue components to
induce key biological functions and optimize the morphogenesis process.
TISSUE MODELING
CONTROL
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Full-skin
Tissue Model
Illustration
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Full-skin Tissue Model
Biofabrication Workflow
0 - 5 days
Primary fibroblasts
C
ollagen I
Repeat
Membrane
DERMIS
Dermisequivalent Primarykeratinocytes
EPIDERMIS
Tissue CAD Maturation / air-lift
Completion
Maturation / immersion
Fabrication
1 5
2 3 4
7 - 12days
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Full-skin Tissue Model
Biofabrication Workflow
F1- Fibroblasts
500 µm
C2 - Collagen
500 µm
F2 - Fibroblasts
500 µm
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Analyzing post-printing biological
functions emergence with
Fibroblast cells
No difference between bioprinted cells
and controls were observed, proving good
bio-compatibility of the process.
4D Bioprinting Through
Advanced Cell Patterning
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Full-skin Tissue Model
Biofabrication Workflow
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Full-skin Tissue Model
Biofabrication Workflow
Poieskin®
immunostaining Poieskin®
histological section
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Applications Area
European Projects Industrial Partners
Brain models & neuronal disorders
ASCTN T
raining
Bioprinted pancreatic tissue units
Pan3D
Hepatotoxicity testing
Servier
Hair follicle
L’Oréal
Active ingredients
BASF
3D Bioprinted human liver tissue showing Hepatocyte cells (Green) expressing
Nuclear Factor 4, Duct CK19-positive cells, and nuclei (Blue).
Customized 3D bioprinted skin tissue
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Audience Poll
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Topics of Discussion
• New Partnership – Scintica Instrumentation and Poietis
• NGB-R System Overview
• Disruptive & Cytocentric Approach to Bioprinting
• Advanced Cell Patterning and 4D Bioprinting
• Q & A Session
Questions?
Please enter your questions in the Q&A
Any questions not addressed during the
answered following the event.
For additional information reach out to
visit www.scintica.com
Tonya Coulthard
Manager, Imaging Division
Scintica Instrumentation
Antoine Jacquot
Sales Manager
Poietis
Mikael Garcia
Business Application
Manager
Poietis

Introducing NGB-R, a Disruptive 4D Bioprinting System

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    Introducing NGB-R, a Disruptive 4D BioprintingSystem A New 4D Bioprinting Approach to make Complex, Functional Living Tissues
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    Tonya Coulthard Manager, ImagingDivision Scintica Instrumentation Introducing NGB-R, a Disruptive 4D Bioprinting System A New 4D Bioprinting Approach to make Complex, Functional, Living Tissues
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Topics of Discussion •New Partnership – Scintica Instrumentation and Poietis • Audience Poll • NGB-R System Overview • Disruptive & Cytocentric Approach to Bioprinting • Advanced Cell Patterning and 4D Bioprinting • Audience Poll • Q & A Session
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM New Partnership February16, 2021 Scintica Instrumentation • Founded in 2017 in London, ON Canada; with offices in USA and Europe • Mission: • Works to identify new and innovative systems, providing scientific support to link researchers with well designed equipment • Exclusive distributor of the NGB-R system in North America Poietis • Founded in 2014 in Bordeaux, France • Mission: • Translational Research – design and make actual, functional tissues not mere 3D scaffolds • Regenerative Medicine – bring new, effective tissue-engineering therapies to patients
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM NGB-R System Overview (NextGeneration Bioprinting for Research) • All-in-one, standalone, fully integrated, bioprinting platform; including a biosafety cabinet (BSL-2) • High-end robotics and automation tools for unrivaled precision and reproducibility • Powerful onboard computer with touch screen State-of-the-art Hardware
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Hardware Features andBenefits Fully Integrated Biosafety Cabinet • Saves space and money with an all-in-one cabinet for al your cell and bioprinting work Industry-Grade 6-Axis Robotic Arm • Enjoy unrivaled precision and automation with fully motorized robotics Large 21” Touch-Screen Interface • Operate your bioprinter in optimal conditions with stunning visualization Bio-Extrusion and Micro-Valve Heads • Continue your current bioprinting work and transfer your protocols to NGB-R Exclusive Laser Bioprinting Head • Discover single-cell resolution and keep total control over cell distribution patterns Built-In Cellular-Level Microscope • Get stunning images and monitor your tissues without taking them out of the bio-safety cabinet
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Software Features andBenefits • User friendly operation  Seamless workflow from design on your computer to fabrication on the unit itself. • Intuitive planning tools to create detailed patterns  Customize layers & fabrication sequences to meet your needs. • Options to monitor the fabrication process and to perform image analysis. Smart Software Suite
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM The Concept ofCytocentric Bioprinting 1Cytocentric Software Advanced cell patterning, layer-by-layer architecture 2Laser Bioprinting Unrivaled cell-distribution precision, resolution & viability 3 Fully Robotics Operated Operator-independent processes for automation & reproducibility 4 Maturation Monitoring On-board imaging tools for quality-control and monitoring
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Major Advantages Reproducibility and Automation •Operator independent processing with industry-grade robotics for user- friendly and reproducible workflows Multi-modality and versatility • 3-in-1 instruments to meet most application requirements and make more complex tissue models Resolution and Control • From resolution and volume, to spatial distribution of cells and tissue modeling, laser assisted bioprinting on the NGB-R gives the user ultimate control
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    Antoine Jacquot Sales Manager Poietis ADisruptive and Cytocentric Approach to Bioprinting Purpose for biomaterials, laser- assisted bioprinting and precise cell distribution
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     Biomaterial purpose Minimizethe negative impact of shear stress and prevent cells from differentiating/dying in the process  Biomaterial purpose Maximize tissue maturation and help key biological functions emerge for better results Biomaterial/hydrogel Living cells + Conventional Bioprinting Poietis’ Cytocentric Approach Living cells in culture media or with proper hydrogel Biomaterial/hydrogel serving as extra-cellular matrix Microsion Laser Bioink Bioink Biomaterial Extrusion
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    Laser-Assisted Bioprinting Explained Receiver Bioinkjet Cell bioink Donor Focal lens Laser beam Mirror 10,000 droplets per second pL to nL droplet volume 20 to 300 mPa·s viscosity range 1 to 100+ cells per droplet 1 to 100 million cells per mL 10 µm precision
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    Cell Distribution WithLaser-Assisted Bioprinting 500µm Laser-assisted bioprinting Laser-bioprinted cell droplets
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    Multi-Modal 3-in-1 Bioprinting Laserassisted Droplets – from pL to nL Cells & medium Inkjet/micro-valve Drops – up to 100nL Stable liquid-type biomaterials Bio-extrusion Filaments – up to 100µm Viscous, gel-type biomaterials
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    Printing Living Cells& Extra-cellular Matrix Separately Cell droplets Cell droplets ejected and incorporated onto a layer of biomaterial/hydrogel Layer by layer - 2D to 3D to 4D Extra-cellular matrix Primary “bed” of biomaterial ensuring smooth landing and proper cell adhesion
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    Key Advantages ofLaser-Assisted Bioprinting 2 Superior Resolution 1 Unrivaled Cell Viability 3 Spatial Cell Distribution
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    Key Advantages ofLaser-Assisted Bioprinting Live/dead cell viability tests on cells after laser bioprinted calcein and ethidium stainings 1 Unrivaled Cell Viability Print cells with a nozzle-free technology which does not harm, damage nor injure them throughout the bioprinting process. Primary Human Fibroblasts ~95 % Primary Human Keratinocytes ~95 %
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    140µm 500µm 1 00µm Key Advantages ofLaser-Assisted Bioprinting Examples of different resolution levels using laser-assisted bioprinting to incorporate living cells into a bioprinted tissue 2 Superior Resolution Adjust printing resolution by playing with cell concentration on the donor and with the laser beam energy level. Single cell bioprinting ~70% success Cellular spots pattern ~50 cells/spot Cell aggregate (spheroid) ~300µm Ø
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    500µm 500µm Key Advantagesof Laser-Assisted Bioprinting Comparision between bio-extrusion and laser-assisted bioprinting to incorporate living cells into a bioprinted tissue 3 Spatial Cell Distribution Distribute cells spatially in 3D within the ECM according to specific micro-patterns so as to induce tissue biological functions. Living cells bioprinted through bio-extrusion Random cell distribution Living cells bioprinted through laser-assisted bioprinting Precise cell distribution
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    Key Advantages ofLaser-Assisted Bioprinting 3 Spatial Cell Distribution > Tissue Morphogenesis Precise spatial cell distribution across the bioprinted tissue leads to key biological functions emergence and proper tissue morphogenesis
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    Mikael Garcia Business ApplicationManager Poietis Advanced Cell Patterning and 4D Bioprinting From 3D to 4D Bioprinting, cell droplets patterning and tissue morphogenesis
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Designing And TestingCell Patterns Micro-pattern of cell droplets - CAD software - Bioink cell concentration (µL) 10 µl Laser beam power (µJ) 12 µl 8 µl 0-5 microbeads/spot 2 µJ ~20 microbeads/spot 2,5 µJ ~30 microbeads/spot 3 µJ
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    Higher quantity ofcells per pattern 4D Bioprinting Through Advanced Cell Patterning Lower quantity of cells per pattern
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM 4D Bioprinting Through AdvancedCell Patterning Multi-layer, cell-droplet pattern tracked over time from day 0 to day 2 and imaged with 3D microscopy
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM 4D Bioprinting Through AdvancedCell Patterning Tracking a cellular-spot pattern over time: Specific pattern of Primary-human Fibroblasts, laser-bioprinted over a layer of Collagen-I Sample - day 0 Sample – hour 18 Sample – day 4
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Pattern Time Biological functionsemergence Tissue morphogenesis 4D Bioprinting Through Advanced Cell Patterning 500µm + Taking time into account when designing micro-patterns of tissue components to induce key biological functions and optimize the morphogenesis process. TISSUE MODELING CONTROL
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Full-skin Tissue Model BiofabricationWorkflow 0 - 5 days Primary fibroblasts C ollagen I Repeat Membrane DERMIS Dermisequivalent Primarykeratinocytes EPIDERMIS Tissue CAD Maturation / air-lift Completion Maturation / immersion Fabrication 1 5 2 3 4 7 - 12days
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Full-skin Tissue Model BiofabricationWorkflow F1- Fibroblasts 500 µm C2 - Collagen 500 µm F2 - Fibroblasts 500 µm
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Analyzing post-printing biological functionsemergence with Fibroblast cells No difference between bioprinted cells and controls were observed, proving good bio-compatibility of the process. 4D Bioprinting Through Advanced Cell Patterning
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Full-skin Tissue Model BiofabricationWorkflow Poieskin® immunostaining Poieskin® histological section
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Applications Area European ProjectsIndustrial Partners Brain models & neuronal disorders ASCTN T raining Bioprinted pancreatic tissue units Pan3D Hepatotoxicity testing Servier Hair follicle L’Oréal Active ingredients BASF 3D Bioprinted human liver tissue showing Hepatocyte cells (Green) expressing Nuclear Factor 4, Duct CK19-positive cells, and nuclei (Blue). Customized 3D bioprinted skin tissue
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    WWW.SCINTICA.COM Topics of Discussion •New Partnership – Scintica Instrumentation and Poietis • NGB-R System Overview • Disruptive & Cytocentric Approach to Bioprinting • Advanced Cell Patterning and 4D Bioprinting • Q & A Session
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    Questions? Please enter yourquestions in the Q&A Any questions not addressed during the answered following the event. For additional information reach out to visit www.scintica.com Tonya Coulthard Manager, Imaging Division Scintica Instrumentation Antoine Jacquot Sales Manager Poietis Mikael Garcia Business Application Manager Poietis