Additive Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals

This book explores the use of 3D/4D printing technology in pharmaceutical sciences, covering platforms like FDM, SLA, SLS, and ink-jet and binder jet principles. It highlights progress in 4D-printing technology and its applications in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, including bioprinting. It also discusses regulatory guidelines, perspectives, and integration of AI/ML in pharmaceutical AM.

Format: Hardback
Length: 369 pages
Publication date: 21 August 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the diverse applications of 3D/4D printing technology in the realm of pharmaceutical sciences. The introductory chapter offers a historical overview and a current perspective of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the pharmaceutical industry. It then proceeds to explore various 3D printing platform technologies, including FDM, SLA, SLS, SSE, Ink-jet, and Binder jet principles, along with their applications in developing advanced drug delivery systems. The book further discusses the methodology, materials used in AM, and crucial parameters associated with these platform technologies.

Moreover, it highlights the progress and practical applications of 4D-printing technology in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, emphasizing the essence of bioprinting in pharmaceuticals. Finally, the book reviews the regulatory guidelines, perspectives, and integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine learning (ML) in pharmaceutical AM.

This book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, scholars, young start-ups, entrepreneurs, and pharmaceutical professionals, providing in-depth detailing about AM in pharmaceuticals. Its comprehensive coverage makes it an essential tool for those seeking to understand and leverage the potential of this cutting-edge technology in the field of healthcare.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789819924035
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023