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It is called Foodini and is a domestic 3D printer, using fresh ingredients pureed, It produces homemade food in an original and healthily.
Many media are calling the advent of 3D printers as "new industrial revolution". It may sound exaggerated, but given the number of sectors where they begin to be implemented it may be necessary to start having them very present in our lives.
A 3D printer is a machine capable of "impressions" of designs in three dimensions, I creating pieces or volumetric models from a design by computer.
Come with the idea of converting files in 2D or 3D real prototypes. Commonly it has been used in the tooling or prefabrication of parts or components, in sectors such as architecture and industrial design.
Soon they will reach the domestic sector and, although their use is essential replication parts, there is a Spanish company that has decided to use this technology to "print food".
Natural Machines is a Spanish start-up based in Barcelona that aims to combine food technology and art in a 3D printer, which, using fresh ingredients pureed, It produces homemade food in an original and healthily.
Foodini moment, which is the name this printer 3D, It is under development, and although the intention to use the platform Kickstarter for funding did not reach its goal, The project is ongoing.
What is Foodini?
The idea is to use five capsules or food containers, which by their superposition in layers, generate attractive dishes. The minimum thickness of such layers is 1.5mm.
Food of course, They should be able to grind: masses, Mashed potatoes or vegetables, mince, etc…. that is part of everyone's imagination.
Although Natural Machines is in talks with manufacturers to provide retailers and elaborate capsules, the idea is that we in our house, we can incorporate our own ingredients to Foodini. yes, do not forget that liquefied or pureed.
Some examples of foods that have already been printed set: Pastas (ravioli, gnocchi, spaghetti,…); burgers (vegetables and meat); Nuggets de pollo (or chickpea nuggets as a vegetarian alternative); Quiche;
Pizza; Chips; Cookies; rusks; Chocolate, etc.
Another feature is the built-use as 3D scanner, with which replicate existing objects, (in chocolate for example), or use it to decorate ready-made food.
Furthermore highlight its design is excellent, as you can be seen in the images, very remote from the computer and ideal for inclusion in a modern kitchen.
According to the CEO of Natural Machines, Emilio Sepulveda, the price will be around Foodini 1000 EUR, and although we believe that this technology will still some time left to settle development Domestically, in principle it can be very suitable for environments such as restaurants wishing to surprise their customers with different and original dishes.
This will also allow chefs to unleash their creativity and allow to create recipes and uses, that in the future they can migrate to the kitchens of our homes.
What is not in doubt, It is that this type of technology is here to stay and even now are small companies with big ideas that are struggling to gain a foothold, sooner or later some multinational supply or the appliance popularize and finish through the hoop, although credit and effort borne by entrepreneurs and Natural Machines and 3D printer Foodini.