Follow Spain property investment immigration and stay updated on Spanish technological development: Spanish startup Natural Machines has extended the reach of 3D printing technology to our dining tables by developing the world's first 3D food printer. Named "Foodini," this printer integrates technology, food, art, and design, and can be used to print a range of foods including pizza, chocolate fingers, and ravioli.
Foodini is scheduled to go on sale in mid-2014 at a price of 835 British pounds (approximately 1,372 US dollars). To use it, users place ingredients into capsules. Through Foodini's control panel, users can select their preferred design. During operation, Foodini prints the ingredients layer by layer, assembling them into the chosen food item.
Natural Machines suggests that parents use Foodini to print food in the shapes of animals or cartoon characters, or to print messages of love on cakes. Lynette Kucsma, co-founder of the company and former public relations manager at Microsoft, stated that they hope to target households and restaurants as the company's primary markets.
A company spokesperson pointed out that Foodini still has some limitations. He said: "Foodini does not fully automate the cooking process, nor does it cook the food. However, because it uses a heating component, it can keep food warm. Preparing food yourself is undoubtedly a more ideal choice, but it requires more time."
