Product Development at Shield

At Shield, innovation drives everything we do. Our product development team is dedicated to creating high-quality, value-driven formulations that meet evolving consumer and retailer needs across a broad range of delivery formats—including solid dose tablets and capsules, softgels, liquids, gummies, and chewables.

With a team of industry-leading formulation scientists and development experts, we bring deep expertise to every stage of the product lifecycle—from concept to commercialization. Whether developing OTC medications, dietary supplements, or consumer health products, our focus remains constant: maximize quality, reduce cost, and streamline scalability.

Delivery Format Capabilities

Our comprehensive development capabilities include:

• Solid Dose Tablets:

  • Immediate release

  • Extended and delayed release

  • Chewable and quick-dissolve formulations

  • Taste-masked tablets

• Capsules:

  • Two-piece hard shell capsules

  • Softgel encapsulation

• Liquids:

  • Suspensions, solutions, and syrups

  • Flavor-masked and stabilized formulations

• Gummies & Chewables:

  • Nutraceutical and supplement-based

  • Custom flavor, texture, and active ingredient options

End-to-End Development Process

Shield’s development process covers the full spectrum:

• Pre-formulation and feasibility assessment

• Formulation and prototype development

• Process optimization and scale-up

• Pilot batch manufacturing and full-scale validation

Our labs are equipped with cutting-edge technology and pilot-scale production systems, ensuring rapid transfer to commercial manufacturing with minimal downtime. Each piece of equipment is selected with scalability in mind—ensuring that what works in the lab works seamlessly on the line.

At Shield, we don’t just formulate products—we build brands, enhance value, and help our partners lead in their categories.