3D printing is a relatively new but still well known field. The idea is simple, if you can print something on paper in 2D then why not make a printer that can use plastic and create 3D models? But did you ever image that you could one day print food? This revelatory idea comes from a company called 3D Systems, and it’s amazingly innovative, beautiful and delicious.
![3D Food Printer Creates Amazing Sweet Art](https://i0.wp.com/800006.xyz/files/techzug/imgs/artndesign/3d_printer_art_01.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)
The printer uses sugar, water and alcohol to form complex and delicate creations, and just about any kind of flavor and color can be added.
![3D Food Printer Creates Amazing Sweet Art](https://i0.wp.com/800006.xyz/files/techzug/imgs/artndesign/3d_printer_art_03.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)
While these food printers are still new technology and cost about $5,000 – $10,000 US, they will no doubt become cheaper in the near future, and I think demand will be high. In a few years we might find ourselves saying things like "Dessert is in the printer!".
![3D Food Printer Creates Amazing Sweet Art](https://i0.wp.com/800006.xyz/files/techzug/imgs/artndesign/3d_printer_art_06.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)
To learn more about 3D food printing, have a look at this video from the developers of the printers to learn how they work:
![3D Food Printer Creates Amazing Sweet Art](https://i0.wp.com/800006.xyz/files/techzug/imgs/artndesign/3d_printer_art_08.jpg?w=696&ssl=1)