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Rapid-Tome 3D printable microtome

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Contributor: David J Thomas (University of Oklahoma) Number of printable pieces: 11 Recommended print material: PLA (Polyactic acid) Licence: CC Attribution

Overview

The Rapid-Tome features rapid sectioning, sample advancement, blade changes, and sample changes; it is highly portable and can be used easily with minimal training making production of thin sections accessible for classroom and outreach use, in addition to research.

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custom designed 3D printed rapid-tome microtome Thomas

Scientific article

Thomas DJ, Rainbow J, & Bartley LE (2023) The Rapid-Tome, a 3D-Printed Microtome, and an Updated Hand-Sectioning Method for High-Quality Plant Sectioning. Plant Methods. 19. doi: 10.1186/s13007-023-00986-3