# 3D-Printed Medical Pills This National University of Singapore Innovation Personalizes Medication By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-pills References: [techtimes](http://www.techtimes.com/articles/161784/20160530/scientists-design-3d-printed-pills-for-personalized-medicine-how-it-works.htm) Scientists at the [National University of Singapore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages) have developed a 3D-printed system for creating hyper-personalized medical pills. There are currently pill designs and technologies that can improve upon the effectiveness of the delivery of medication, such as through low-dosage or [slow-releasing capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pill-organizers). NUS scientists have improved on this with a [3D fabrication method](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-resin) that revolutionizes the way tablets are taken. The 3D-printed pills are made with a polymer that is designed to create unique shapes for the pills, which plays a part in the release rate of the drug. In order to give doctors more control over the kinds of medication they are able to offer, NUS scientists created a software that lets doctors draw a tailor-made design for tablet capsules, which can then be put through a 3D printer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hyper-personalized Medication:** The development of 3D-printed pills personalized for individual needs opens up new opportunities for hyper-customized medication solutions. - **Revolutionized Drug Delivery:** The 3D fabrication method used creates unique shapes for pills, unlocking new avenues for improving the effectiveness of drugs and the ways they are taken. - **Customized Pill Designs:** The software allowing doctors to draw tailor-made designs for tablet capsules enables the creation of pills beyond the limits of traditional methods, opening up opportunities for new medications. ### Where This Applies - **Pharmaceuticals:** The 3D-printed pills could disrupt the pharmaceutical industry by enabling more precise drug delivery and personalized medication solutions. - **Biotech:** The creation of hyper-personalized medication solutions could lead to an explosion of innovations in biotech and biopharmaceuticals. - **3D Printing:** The use of 3D printing to create hyper-personalized medication opens up a new field of applications for the technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Medicine Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doserx1.md) - [3D Printed Medical Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronology.md) - [3D-Printed Meditation-Supporting Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-tablet.md) - [Personalized Seven-Layer Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-gummies.md) - [Revolutionary Insulin Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulin-capsule.md) - [Desktop Medical 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/einstein-dental.md) - [Patented 3D-Printed Bone Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3d-bone.md) - [Smooth Medicine Delivery Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oily-gel-for-medicine.md) - [3D Printed Medical Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vsp-bolus.md)