“Fewer side effects and pills with taste, shape and color of your choice”: company designs 3D printer for medicines | Science & Planet

Doser Medical in Leiden has invented a 3D printer that allows pharmacists to make customized medicines. This reduces side effects and allows pills to be customized according to taste, shape and color. This can make a big difference in the care of children. CEO Arjan van Unen explains how they came up with the idea and how the device works. “You press ‘play’ and you get your tablets!”