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German Institute Aims to Automate Artificial Skin Production

Posted: December 30, 2008

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The method reportedly opens up almost unlimited possibilities for the medical scientists. For example, an upcoming project is to produce intestinal tissue for resorption tests. It seems to follow that skin absorption tests or chemical safety tests for cosmetic raw materials could be adapted as well—and with an automated artificial skin production method, the speed to market could greatly increase.

For more information on this technology, visit the institute Web site.