How Custom 3D Printed Lab Tools Are Transforming Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Workflows

The Hidden Challenge in Modern Labs

When you picture a healthcare or pharmaceutical lab, you expect precision, speed, and accuracy. But many labs still rely on generic test kit bases. These are simple holders for standard tubes that rarely fit the specific needs of their workflows.

The reality is different. Each test, assay, or process often requires unique components, whether that is holders for test strips, syringes, or specialized diagnostic tools. Off-the-shelf products do not always meet these needs, which slows down testing and adds inefficiencies.

Why Customization Matters

At Kriya, we see customization as a necessity, not a luxury.

Generic equipment forces labs to adjust their process to the tool. Custom-designed equipment, on the other hand, adapts to the workflow. By leveraging 3D printing, we help labs design tools that improve accuracy and efficiency.

Our approach looks like this:

• Collaborative design: We work with labs to understand their exact requirements.

• Rapid prototyping: Multiple iterations are tested until the design works seamlessly.

• Material selection: In this case, we used PLA with FDM 3D printing to balance cost and durability.

• On-demand production: Small runs or larger batches can be produced as needed.

A Real-World Example

A diagnostic centre approached us for a solution that would fit their unique testing setup. Standard holders were not working for their workflow.

We designed custom test kit bases that matched their instruments and requirements. The results included:

• Better fit: Holders designed around their exact tools.

• Flexibility: Production scaled from a handful of pieces to over a thousand per week.

• Cost control: No bulk orders or unnecessary stockpiling.

• Future-proofing: Designs can be updated quickly as their needs evolve.

  
  

This meant their team could spend less time working around generic tools and more time focusing on what matters: accurate testing, faster results, and improved patient outcomes.

Why 3D Printing Works for Labs

3D printing makes sense for labs because it:

• Produces exactly what is needed, reducing waste.

• Allows fast updates when workflows change.

• Uses sustainable materials like PLA.

• Enables designs that do not exist off the shelf.

Final Thoughts

At Kriya, our mission is to design tools that make science easier, faster, and more precise. We are proud of this project because it shows how custom solutions can change the way labs work.

Do not change your workflow to fit a generic tool. Let us build a tool that works for you.

👉 Get in touch with us to explore how custom 3D printed solutions can support your lab.