21 Mar 2024
To farm or fabricate? 3D printing’s role in the food industry
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As food production startups begin commercializing 3D-printed seafood, some experts question the viability of the technology in the broader market.
3D printing has taken much of the manufacturing world by storm — and the food industry could be up next.
Manufacturers across the aerospace, automotive and energy industries are working to boost adoption of additive manufacturing among their suppliers and in their factories for its ability to alleviate supply shortages and enhance product customization. Motivated by the technology’s potential benefits, Robin Simsa embarked on his journey to establish Austria-based seafood startup Revo Foods in 2020.
While working on his doctorate in cultivated meat, Simsa discovered an additive technology that could integrate a fat component into plant protein fibers to create more realistic meat alternatives.