I believe many parents understand how challenging it can be for children to take medicine, especially when they're feeling unwell. Crohn's disease is a chronic condition with no known cure, and while some medications can help manage symptoms and slow its progression, they often require long-term use of immunosuppressive drugs. The problem? These medicines don’t always taste great, making the daily routine even more difficult for kids.
One mother, determined to make this process easier for her son who suffers from Crohn’s, came up with a creative solution. She invented a "Pill Coater" — a small device that coats pills in a tasty, edible layer, turning them into something kids would actually want to take. Today, she has used **3D printing technology** to create a prototype and is planning to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to bring the product to market.
The mother, Dalia Katzeff, is from Canada. She has worked in various industries and even published a book. Currently, she runs a tech company with her husband and is also the mom of three kids. When talking about her experience, she shared that the hardest part was watching her 11-year-old son struggle with the daily burden of taking so many pills.
At first, she tried making the pills sweeter, but it wasn’t enough. Then, her son suggested wrapping them in chocolate. After consulting a pharmacist, she learned that this wouldn’t interfere with the medication’s effectiveness. This idea led her to develop a method of pre-coating the pills, making them easier for children to swallow like candy.
Inspired by this, she decided to design a device that would let people easily and safely coat pills at home. She turned to **3D printing** to build a prototype and worked with MatterThings, a local **3D printing** shop, to bring her vision to life.
The team used a MakerBot Replicator 2 and went through several iterations before finalizing the design. They chose polypropylene because it’s safe for food contact and can be used in microwaves and dishwashers.
Katzeff is now aiming to raise $50,000 through Kickstarter to scale production and ensure that more children can benefit from this invention. Her goal is simple: to make taking medicine less of a battle and more of a treat.
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