3D Printing in Pharmaceutics

3D printing is gaining attention as the manufacturing tool not only in the engineering industry but also in the field of pharmacy. This intensive course aims to introduce students to different types of 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SSE) with respect to possible uses in pharmacy, mainly pharmaceutical technology. Each module comprises of theoretical base followed by practical preparation of selected drug dosage form and its evaluation. 1) Basic principles of 3D printing, workflow, input data and software preparation 2) SSE printing of drug dosage forms 3) SLA printing of drug dosage forms 4) FDM printing of drug dosage forms 5) Inkjet printing of pharmaceuticals 6) FDM and SLA printing hacks for easier and efficient lab life 7) 3D printing in relation to individualized therapy

Course leader

Jan Elbl, Jan Gajdziok, Dagmar Blaháčková, Natália Janigová

Target group

Generally no pre-requirements. Course is made for students interested in wide base of 3D printing methods usable in pharmaceutics field in the Masters and PhD levels

Course aim

This course falls under Masaryk University's 'Intensive Summer School'. Students will study their classes in the morning and in the afternoon be free to participate in social and cultural activities arranged in and around Brno.