Innovations in Drug Manufacturing - FDM 3D Printing for Pharmaceuticals

This book offers a comprehensive insight into the application of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) a cutting-edge 3D printing technology in pharmaceutical manufacturing. As personalized medicine and precision drug delivery gain momentum, FDM emerges as a transformative tool for designing patient-specific dosage forms with enhanced efficiency and control.
The book explores the core principles of FDM and its integration into pharmaceutical processes, from formulation to final product development. It addresses critical challenges, regulatory considerations, and real-world solutions for implementing FDM in a GMP-compliant environment.
Tailored for students, researchers, industry professionals, and healthcare innovators, this book combines foundational knowledge with advanced applications. It includes case studies, recent technological advances, and expert perspectives, enabling readers to grasp both the scientific and practical aspects of FDM-based pharmaceutical manufacturing.

List of contents

1 Pharmaceutical Fused Deposition Modelling: An Overview.- 2. Fundamental Principles of Fused Deposition Modelling in Pharmaceutical Context.- 3. Materials Selection for Pharmaceutical Fused Deposition Modelling.- 4. Technological Approaches in Pharmaceutical 3D Printing.- 5. Utilizing FDM in Drug Development: Opportunities and Challenges.- 6. FDM's Role in the Production of Medical Devices.- 7. Regulatory Landscape for 3DPrinted Pharmaceuticals.- 8. Ensuring Quality Control and Validation in Pharmaceutical FDM.- 9. Case Studies Demonstrating Pharmaceutical FDM Applications.- 10. Future Trajectories in Pharmaceutical Fused Deposition Modelling.

About the author

Dr. Kuldeep Vinchurkar has more than 13 years of research and teaching experience at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. He is a leading scientist and academician. He has supervised more than 15 M. Pharm research projects. He attended several national and international conferences organized in pharmaceutical field. He has over 30 research and review publications to his credit published in international and national journals. 7 National and International patents granted till date. His 5 National books on Pharmaceutical Science available in the market. He is a life member of many professional societies as well as a reviewer of many International and National journals. He has done several certification courses from foreign universities like University of Minnesota, University of California, Irvine, etc.  He received “Academic Excellence” award from Mr. S. N. Pathan (ex-vice chancellor Nagpur University) during B. Pharm level.  He received “Best Scientific Poster” award in pharmaceutics division in annual national convention of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTICON - 2015), Indore M.P. He received “Outstanding Assistant Professor” award in pharmaceutics category, in IPA MP STATE Award Ceremony, 2021, Indore, M.P. He Received “Young Scientist Award” in International conference of IPGA, COFPRI-2023, at university cultural center, DAVV, Indore, M.P. He received “Best Researcher Award” in Indo-US International Conference - 2024, at Krishna School of Pharmacy, KPGU, Vadodara, Gujarat. He received “Best Academicians Award” in National Conference, 2024, at LNCP, Indore, M.P. His research interest is 3D Printing, Artificial intelligence (AI), Novel drug delivery systems especially gastroretentive drug delivery.
Dr. Sheetal Mane having 6 years of teaching experience and 4 years of industrial experience at Plant level. Her research interest is Novel drug delivery systems, 3D Printing, Biosimilars and Green chemistry, etc. She has published and presented 20 research papers in reputed journals and conferences.  She has been a book editor for internationally renowned publishers and the author of 15 book chapters published by reputable publishing houses.

Summary

This book offers a comprehensive insight into the application of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)—a cutting-edge 3D printing technology—in pharmaceutical manufacturing. As personalized medicine and precision drug delivery gain momentum, FDM emerges as a transformative tool for designing patient-specific dosage forms with enhanced efficiency and control.
The book explores the core principles of FDM and its integration into pharmaceutical processes, from formulation to final product development. It addresses critical challenges, regulatory considerations, and real-world solutions for implementing FDM in a GMP-compliant environment.
Tailored for students, researchers, industry professionals, and healthcare innovators, this book combines foundational knowledge with advanced applications. It includes case studies, recent technological advances, and expert perspectives, enabling readers to grasp both the scientific and practical aspects of FDM-based pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Product details

• Assisted by: Mane (Editor), Sheetal Mane (Editor), Kuldeep Vinchurkar (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.11.2025
• EAN: 9789819690749
• ISBN: 978-981-9690-74-9
• No. of pages: 390
• Illustrations: VI, 390 p. 44 illus., 40 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Pharmacy; fdm, Pharmacy, Fused Deposition Modeling, Personalized medicine, Precision medicine, Drug Delivery Systems, pharmaceutical additive manufacturing