ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

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News from the world of 3D printers is no longer surprising. They can now print just about anything, from simple toys to furniture, weapons (although this is not entirely legal), car and aircraft parts.

Now 3D printers have entered the kitchen. South Carolina-based 3D Systems has launched a line of ChefJets that can be used to make sweets.

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ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

1. The ChefJet series 3D printer uses a technology that is very similar to that of conventional inkjet printers. Only instead of ink there is water, sugar, chocolate, flavorings and food coloring.

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

2. The junior model of the ChefJet series differs not only in its relatively modest size, but also in its capabilities: it can only “print” in monochrome mode.

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

3. For example, so. How much sugar is in your coffee?

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

4. Why might such "sugar heads" be needed? But for sure - it is almost impossible to make them manually.

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

5. The older model ChefJet Pro can work with color, so sweets are even more interesting. In addition, the maximum object size is 10x14x8 inches versus 8x8x6 inches for the ChefJet.

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

6. In order to make (although it is more appropriate to say “cook” here) sweets of such unusual shapes, the cook will have to work hard.

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

7. First you need to develop a three-dimensional model of a confectionery product in a graphic editor. Fortunately, this process is facilitated by the fact that the company supplies printers with an electronic cookbook with recipes.

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

8. ChefJet series 3D printers have two drawbacks: slow print speed and price.

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

9. ChefJet can print at a low speed: up to 1 inch per hour. How long will it take to make such a sugar joy?

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

10. The company has not yet announced exact prices, limiting itself to stating that the devices will appear on the market in the second half of this year and will cost from $5,000 for the ChefJet to $10,000 for the ChefJet Pro.

ChefJet is a 3D candy printer

11. ChefJet Pro can already be ordered in Russia. Cooking 3D exercises will cost a lot. We are asked for more than 850 thousand rubles for ChefJet Pro.

Keywords: 3D | 3D printer | Candy | Sweets

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