But it won't bake it for you
A Barcelona-based food company is behind a new line of 3D food printers and believes the devices will one day become as common as microwaves. Foodini is described as a "new generation kitchen appliance," though it looks like every other 3D printer, with an overhead printing "arm" and base. In an interview with Tech Insider, co-founder Lynette Kucsma says the $2,000 device is currently being used mainly by high-end restaurants.
Foodini doesn't actually create food from scratch, but rather "releases edible material, following a precise, set pattern." Consumers supply the ingredients, which are placed into reusable capsules provided by the company. The company says it will eventually partner with other manufacturers to offer ready-filled capsules.
The biggest missing link seems to be the fact that the device can't actually cook food yet, so users must put their 3D creations in an oven once Foodini has done its work. At this stage, the best use of the device seems to be streamlining certain aspects of cooking — forming dough into pretzels, filling ravioli, or making a pizza, as demonstrated below in a 2014 video from the company.
Foodini will certainly have some competition, as similar 3D printers have cropped up in recent years. German startup Print2Taste is bringing a product to market, and Chinese firm Lenovo unveiled its 3D printer concept (capable of printing food) in 2015.
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