Scalable 3D printing for personalized nutrition using binder jetting
Leveraging binder jetting technology, our 3D printing platform offers scalable, personalized nutrition solutions with precise dosing and preservation of heat-sensitive ingredients, suitable for both fast-disintegrating and sustained-release applications.
Overview
This innovative 3D printing platform specializes in producing personalized nutrition solutions using binder jetting technology. Unlike traditional methods, this approach operates at room temperature, preserving the bioavailability of heat-sensitive ingredients. The platform is capable of producing fast-disintegrating and sustained-release "printlets" at a rate of 32 per minute. It integrates machine learning algorithms for enhanced process optimization and inline quality control, making it ideal for applications requiring precise dosing and customization of nutritional content.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Binder jetting (BJT) technology for room temperature 3D printing
- Capable of producing 32 printlets per minute
- Machine learning-driven process optimization and quality control
- Ability to customize release profiles and nutritional content, including thiamine fortification
- Versatile for a range of applications from snacks to drug delivery
Technology readiness level
This technology is at TRL 4, indicating that it has been validated in a laboratory setting. Future validation efforts will focus on project scoping, process optimization, and characterization of 3D printed samples to meet specific project requirements.
About University of Connecticut
UConn is a comprehensive public research university and the state’s flagship, with its main campus in Storrs and an academic medical center in Farmington. Industry engages through UConn Tech Park—anchored by the Innovation Partnership Building—with shared labs, pilot‑scale testbeds, and advanced prototyping for collaborators. Integration with UConn Health enables clinical collaborations and translation, while Hartford and Stamford campuses connect companies to talent along the New York–Boston corridor; a statewide extension network supports technology adoption. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NIH, NSF, DOE, USDA, and DOD. A dedicated technology commercialization office and the Technology Incubation Program support IP, licensing, and startup incubation across multiple sites.
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