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Automated 3D Printing System for Personalized Medicine in Pharmacies and Hospitals

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Imagine a coffee machine for medicine that makes a pill exactly right for your specific body, age, or weight. Instead of everyone taking the same standard dose, this system prints custom pills on the spot. It uses a smart library of ingredients to ensure every dose is safe and precise.

By the numbers
70
validated formulations available in the library
50
new APIs enabled via printable formulations
6
new excipient premixes created
1-2
months for formulation lead time (reduced from several months)
The business problem

What needed solving

Standard drug dosages often fail children and the elderly due to metabolic and genetic differences. There has been no practical, industry-standard way to manufacture these personalized doses at scale within pharmacies.

The solution

What was built

A certified 3D printing system (PharmaKit/MiniLab) and a cloud-based management platform (Curify 2.0) with integrated quality control tools.

Audience

Who needs this

Hospital pharmaciesSpecialized compounding pharmaciesPediatric clinicsGeriatric care facilitiesPharmaceutical manufacturers focusing on rare diseases
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Pharmaceutical Retail
mid-size
Target: Community Pharmacy Chain

If you are a pharmacy chain dealing with the difficulty of compounding custom doses for elderly patients — this project developed the PharmaKit technology that brings industry-level standards to mass customization of medicines on-site.

Healthcare Providers
enterprise
Target: Pediatric Hospital

If you are a hospital dealing with the lack of precise drug dosages for children — this project developed a certified 3D printing platform that allows for high-precision dosing tailored to the patient's metabolic needs.

Health Tech
SME
Target: Digital Health Platform Provider

If you are a tech provider dealing with the need for remote medicine management — this project developed the Curify 2.0 platform on Google Cloud for real-time monitoring and remote management of drug printers.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for the PharmaKit system?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost details for the hardware and software are not provided.

How does this scale for industrial use?

The project established a standardized development process that reduced formulation lead times from several months to one to two months, enabling the library to grow to over 70 validated formulations.

What is the IP or licensing status of the technology?

Based on available project data, specific patent or licensing terms are not mentioned, though the technology is developed by CurifyLabs Oy.

Does the system meet medical regulatory standards?

Yes, the technology platform achieved ISO 13485 certification in June 2024, confirming its readiness for clinical use.

How is the quality of the printed medicine verified?

The system uses a precision weighing scale for 100% in-process verification and near-infrared spectroscopy models to ensure blend uniformity.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single SME, CurifyLabs Oy from Finland, which holds 100% of the industry ratio. This lean structure indicates a highly focused commercial drive, as the company manages both the hardware (PharmaPrinter) and software (Curify 2.0) development internally.

How to reach the team

Contact CurifyLabs Oy in Finland for licensing or partnership inquiries.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact SciTransfer to explore integration of 3D drug printing into your pharmacy network.

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