The 10 Food 3D Printers You Should Know

3D printing is often associated with plastics and metals, but today we’re looking at something quite different: food. 3D printers are capable of creating pastries, chocolates or even meals. These devices offer great freedom and creativity in the kitchen, and can sometimes help reduce food waste. While they don’t yet replace ovens or microwaves, they represent an interesting advance for all those who love to cook. Today, we’re focusing on the 3D food printers available for sale. Some companies like Steakholder Foods or Revo Foods have developed their own 3D printing systems and sell 3D-printed food products like fish or meat. However, they do not have their machines on the market. So here, we are exclusively looking at 3D food printers currently available for purchase, listed alphabetically.

Choc Creator V2.0 Plus

After the success of the Choc Creator V1 and V2 devices (which are no longer sold), the Choc Creator V2.0 Plus is the optimized version of the Choc Edge chocolate 3D printer. The device has the advantage of a larger design area (180 mm x 180 mm x 40 mm), and it can produce creative chocolate creations with fine, 0.8 mm width lines. Standard STL files can be used, which are transferred directly to the device with a USB stick. Two 0.8 mm metal nozzles are included, and the machine comes with pre-installed ready-to-print 2D and 3D G-codes, making the Choc Creator V2.0 Plus ready for immediate use. The machine can be purchased for around €3,350.

Photo Credits: Choc Edge

Cocoa Press 2: 3D-Printed Chocolate

The Cocoa Press 2.0 is a 3D printing kit designed for creating homemade chocolates. It offers users the ability to design complex chocolate patterns with precision and speed. With a print volume of 135 mm x 135 mm x 150 mm, this device is compact and easy to assemble. Its chocolate extruder has been specially designed to ensure optimum chocolate flow and precise temperature control. Compatible with open-source software such as Prusa Slicer, it lets you customize printing parameters. With dimensions of 460 mm x 350 mm x 380 mm, the Cocoa Press 2.0 is aimed at passionate chocolate creators who want to explore new techniques, including multicolor printing or the creation of continuous patterns.

Photo Credits: Cocoa Press

FELIX Food 1.6

The FELIX Food 1.6 SINGLE Head 3D Printer is a food printer designed by the Netherlands-based FELIXprinters. This printer is based on extrusion technology, allowing it to create edible objects up to 170 mm in height with precision and ease. The printer is ideal for home kitchens, restaurants and the hospitality sector. It features a heated bed and syringe, automatic calibration, a touch screen, and a webcam for intuitive control. Additionally, the FELIX Food 1.6 has a 100 cc syringe and a printing area of 220 x 195 x 170 mm. The machine is handmade in Europe so it offers modular upgrades to ensure a long service life. The FELIX Food 1.6 aims to redefine creativity in the kitchen, bringing 3D printing to the gastronomic world.

Photo Credits: FELIXprinters

Foodini

Foodini is probably one of the most popular 3D food printers today. It is a kitchen machine developed by the company Natural Machines, which 3D prints customized foods. The printer works simply and intuitively. All you have to do is prepare your ingredients and insert the compounds into the five available stainless steel cartridges. The mixture will automatically feed the machine’s nozzle, printing delicious and original dishes layer by layer.

The machine has a small footprint of 43×45.8×43 cm, so it can be kept in the kitchen with other appliances. It can print dishes with a maximum height of 110 mm and a diameter of up to 257 mm. The company claims this solution allows for healthier food, better efficiency in the kitchen, and reduced food waste. A large touch screen and numerous aids guide the user through each step of the process. Because it is a complete package, Foodini is one of the most popular 3D food printers for 3D printed food enthusiasts. What better way to start 3D printing food?

Photo Credits: Foodini

mycusini® 2.0

The mycusini® 2.0, a chocolate 3D printer, has been enhanced with exciting features since its predecessor and represents the latest generation of the machine. The first thing that catches the eye is the timeless design and pink elements. However, the device is not only visually a real eye-catcher: the mycusini® 2.0 has an integrated library of over 1,000 objects that can be called up with the 3.5″ touch color display, including object preview. If you want to design your 3D objects, you get free access to the mycusini Club. Objects can be printed with the provided Choco Refills with a size of up to 90 x 90mm. The removable platform allows easy cleaning of the device. The device is available on the manufacturer’s website for €478.00.

Photo Credits: mycusini

nūfood from Dovetailed

Developed by Dovetailed, a studio of UX Designers, nūfood is the world’s first liquid-based food 3D printer. Designed to print vegan foods in liquid form, it allows users to create decorative foods with various flavors. It can even be used to create imaginative cocktails. nūfood is actually inspired by scientific advances in printing biological textiles. The elegantly designed printer is equipped with a movable robotic arm and releases, drop by drop, the food in liquid form inside the printing table, equipped with a container that collects a liquid inside. It can print food in various shapes, sizes and colors. nūfood has a dedicated app that simplifies the 3D design of the food to be printed, making the process intuitive. Users can draw custom shapes on a virtual grid or choose ready-made models through the app. nūfood is easy to use, fast and designed for minimal maintenance, fitting perfectly in both professional and home kitchens. The company also offers a catering service where you can rent the printer for dinners or events.

Photo credits: Dovetailed

OPUS from byFlow

The OPUS from byFlow is a 3D printer for processing chocolate that is primarily aimed at professionals. Confectioners, chocolatiers and chefs benefit from its possibilities, and they can produce creative chocolate masterpieces with its technology. The OPUS supports them with its reliability, consistency and precision. In addition, the design of the 3D printer can be adapted to individual wishes and it enables production to be scaled while remaining user-friendly. byFlow emphasizes: “It’s our mission to empower food professionals with innovative, user-friendly products & services that enhance their craftsmanship and productivity.”

Photo Credits: byFlow

Patiss3, the French Culinary 3D Printer

French start-up La Pâtisserie Numérique is behind the Patiss3 3D food printer. The printer is based on powder technology, and more specifically on dynamic molding, enabling any shape to be designed without a mold. The aim is to provide a working tool for all chefs wishing to express their creativity through their dishes and desserts. The Patiss3 printer is capable of designing shortbread cookies, whether savory or sweet. The user can then decide to add spices, cocoa powder or fruit powder to the flour. The teams at La Pâtisserie Numérique are currently researching new materials to broaden the range of possibilities.

At the left, the Patiss3 machine, at the right, one of the 3D printed creations (Photo Credits: La Pâtisserie Numérique)

The Procusini Research

The Procusini Research printer is designed for “those who like to experiment,” ideal for research and teaching. The printer comes with three dosing tips of different diameters, and all parameters are individually adjustable, allowing for experimentation. From cream cheese to chocolate to speculoos, the printer is compatible with various foods—so let your creativity lead the way! The printing area is 30 x 50 cm, which is easy to clean thanks to rounded corners (where food cannot get stuck) and a removable production plate. The machine offers USB or card reader connectivity, and it can be managed with a 3.5-inch touchscreen.  A bonus? All buyers can access up to 1,000 print templates, along with online access to the Procusini Club. There, users can create designs with individual lettering, logos, and their own 3D objects.

Photo Credits: Procusini

WiibooxSweetin

The WiibooxSweetin food 3D printer is a printer that combines precision, quality, and creativity and is designed for professional use. Additionally, the machine is easy to use. All users need to do is download the 3D model files into the machine and start printing. The printing materials? There’s something for everyone: chocolate, cheese, mashed potatoes, beans, caramel, honey, jam, cookies. The printer includes a real-time temperature control device that ensures food is perfectly sealed. The technology used is fused deposition modeling (FDM), which provides for several types of nozzles and is compatible with .stl .obj . amr files.

Photo Credits: WiibooxSweetin

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