Designing Great Drug Delivery Experiences supported by 3D Printing
Day 2 Packaging & Device Innovation Stage
07/10/2026 11:35am - 12:20pm
Contributors
Gavin Moore : Principle Human Factors and Usability Engineer - PDD Innovation
As drug delivery systems become more complex and use case broader, it is essential to understand how patients and healthcare professionals interact with them. 3D printing allows us to turn early ideas into physical artefacts quickly that can be handled, tested and evaluated during research and allows instant adaption during this process.
This session explores how 3D printing supports early concept development, rapid iteration and informed design decisions. It will also consider its limitations, including the risk of developing convincing prototypes without considering engineering details, materials, assembly or high-volume manufacture.Key Topics -- Using 3D-printed prototypes in human centred research- Advantages and limitations of rapid prototyping- Accelerating early-stage concept development- Avoiding the gap between 3D printed concepts and scalable products.