Tailor-made nutraceutical formulations using 3D printing
Customized nutraceuticals using a semisolid extruder 3D printer for personalized doses, polypill creation, and improved adherence. Suitable for niche populations with rapid prototyping capabilities.
Overview
3DFying presents an innovative approach to nutraceutical formulations using an indigenously designed semisolid extruder 3D printer. This solution offers customized dose personalization based on individual genetic profiles, age, weight, or disease states. By facilitating the creation of polypills with varied release kinetics, it enhances medication adherence through user-friendly designs and flavors, such as gummies and oral films. The technology is particularly advantageous for rapid prototyping, catering to niche populations like pediatrics and geriatrics, and aligns with the future of precision nutrition and personalized wellness.
Technical specifications
The core of this innovation is the semisolid extruder 3D printer developed by 3DFying. It allows for:
- Dose personalization: Tailoring doses according to genetic profiles, age, and specific health conditions.
- Polypill creation: Combining multiple vitamins, minerals, and supplements with different release kinetics in a single form.
- User-friendly designs: Offering nutraceuticals in appealing forms like gummies and oral films to improve adherence.
- Rapid prototyping: Enabling quick development for clinical trials and specialized groups such as children and the elderly.
- Scalable manufacturing: Cost-effective and flexible production, supporting precision nutrition goals.
Technology readiness level
Currently at TRL 4, this technology is in the prototype development phase. The next 12 months will see a phased validation approach, including finalizing printer design, developing ingestible prototypes, conducting stability and safety tests, and piloting small-batch production. Regulatory alignment and user trials are also planned, moving towards a pilot-ready product line.
About 3DFying
3DFying is a company that offers specialized 3D design, prototyping, and printing services tailored to the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, medical, and dental industries. They provide customized 3D printing solutions, including the development of specialized printers and research into personalized medication printing, such as the production of pills for clinical and exploratory trials. The company also hosts hands-on training programs and workshops designed to integrate 3D printing technology into various scientific and medical professional domains.
These services address the needs of researchers and clinicians by offering customized hardware and technical support to facilitate innovation in fields like drug delivery and patient-specific treatments. By providing both the equipment and the methodological expertise, 3DFying supports partners in navigating the technical challenges of 3D manufacturing in highly regulated sectors. Their work facilitates the development of personalized medicinal dosage forms and specialized orthodontic or medical components, contributing to advancements in digital healthcare and pharmaceutical research.
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