Additive manufacturing for nutritional supplements | 3D Printing

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Additive manufacturing for nutritional supplements

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Background

We are a global leader in consumer health, offering science-based products that support daily wellness across categories like immunity, digestion, and nutritional supplementation.

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process of creating three-dimensional objects by layering materials based on digital models. This technology allows for the production of complex and customized designs with high precision and minimal waste. Though widely adopted in fields such as aerospace and healthcare, its application in nutrition and wellness is still emerging.

Additive manufacturing technologies have the potential to enhance our production capabilities, scale processes, and reduce costs. By leveraging additive manufacturing, we could also offer personalized Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS) products tailored to individual customer needs. This customization can include specific dosages, unique formulations, and personalized experiences. Through this effort, we aim to unlock new models of customization and cost-effective innovation in the health and nutrition space.

What we're looking for

We are looking for additive manufacturing technologies that can enable the production of personalized VMS (vitamins, minerals, and supplements) for both internal manufacturing optimization and customized consumer experiences.

Solutions of interest include:

3D-printing systems for personalized tablet/capsule production
Systems enabling layered or compartmentalized delivery in a single supplement
Micro-dosing additive platforms for capsule personalization

Our must-have requirements are:

Supports individual dose customization of multiple active ingredients within a single unit
Compatible with VMS raw materials in powder, gel, or semisolid form
Enables production of ingestible formats such as tablets, capsules, gummies and powder
Clear rationale for how ingredient integrity will be preserved during manufacturing (e.g., protection from heat, pressure, and/or light)

Our nice-to-have's are:

Enables multi-phase or timed-release dosing formats
Compact or modular design for easier integration into existing operations

Acceptable technology readiness levels (TRL):

Levels 4-9

What we can offer you

Eligible partnership models:

Sponsored researchCo-developmentSupply/purchaseLicensing

Benefits:

Sponsored Research

Funding is proposal-dependent, starting with a proof-of-concept project (typically ranging from $25k – $100k over six months), with potential for expansion based on results. Proposals will be assessed individually, and offers may vary depending on scope and potential.

Expertise

We offer the expertise of our team of scientists for collaboration and guidance during the project's development.

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We have a 3D printed technique that is low cost and could do personalized nutrition at a scale slightly larger than gummies - e.g. breakfast bar scale size. Would this be of interest?

Joshua Pearce, Principal Investigator, Western University

May 6, 2025

Hi Joshua, Thank you for your question, that definitely sounds interesting. I’d recommend submitting a proposal with some initial details so we can get a sense of your idea. Once the submission period ends, we’ll review all proposals with the internal team. Thanks again for your interest—we’re excited to learn more about what you’re working on!

Team Member, Reviewer, Private Company

May 29, 2025

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Jiancheng Liu, Principal Investigator, University of the Pacific

June 28, 2025

Hi Jiancheng, Thanks for your inquiry, yes we are still accepting proposals and today (June 30th) is the last day for this RFP. Please submit via the Halo platform and we will review all the proposals after the submission period. Thanks again for your interest!

Team Member, Reviewer, Private Company

June 30, 2025

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