Mini-incubator and plug for DIY cell culture for growing cultured meat

Made:
06-2021 in Japan

A DIY, handmade incubator, with socket plug, for cell culture medium - the nutrient fluid which would be fed to the cells in the bioreactor, encouraging their duplication. The body of the incubator is made from 3D-printed plastic, while the transparent glass parts on the top and bottom are made from easily sourced mobile phone protection casing.

The Shojinmeat Project is a Japanese not for profit founded by tech entrepreneur Yuki Hanyu. It aims to improve access to cell-grown meat. The incubator for making growth medium from chicken eggs has been made using a phone screen protector and 3D-printed parts.

Details

Category:
Biotechnology
Object Number:
2025-1019
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 182 mm x 135 mm, .15 kg
type:
incubator