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3D Systems and Sugar Lab Bring ChefJet 3D Sugar Printer to CES
For $5,000 to $10,000, high-end chefs will have a new toy and tool later this year—a 3D printer specializing in sugar. 3D Systems’ ChefJet series can print monochromatic or full color shapes to adorn cakes and other edible works of art.
The machines will come in two sizes, one to fit snugly on a countertop and another larger printer with more accommodating print size and color printing capability.
3D Systems will include its Digital Cookbook software to make design easy for chefs not familiar with 3D modeling software, and the sugary materials will come in a variety of flavors like sour apple, watermelon, and chocolate.
The printer uses water to moisten the sugar for printing and alcohol to harden it once in place. Finished designs make for high-end cake toppers, fancy sugar “cubes,” and artistic, edible centerpieces.
More at http://singularityhub.com/2014/01/13/3d-systems-and-sugar-lab-bring-cheftjet-3d-sugar-printer-to-ces/ .