Description
Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D-printing, is an upcoming production technique based on layer-by-layer deposition of material to reproduce a computer generated 3D design. In many industries, 3D printing revolutionized the manufacturing process, offered innovative products as well as revisited the distribution chain.In this presentation, we will discuss the state of the art in food printing. An overview of the different technologies will be given, in particular extrusion printing, selective laser sintering and powder bed printing. For each technology the ingredient and material requirements are presented and the opportunities for food structuring and processing are discussed. The examples illustrate how 3D food printing offers the food industry possibilities for flexible, decentralized, on-demand food manufacturing, and empowers the consumer to participate in this process. Furthermore, the opportunities of 3D printing to enable manufacturing of innovative products, since the technology allows to create food products with innovative structures, textures and other functionalities, which are not possible with conventional processes. 3D printing is a technological means to manufacture healthy, sustainable food products, as well as foods which are personalized towards the specific needs and requirements of individual consumers.
| Period | 9 Dec 2025 |
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| Event title | 11th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists |
| Event type | Conference/symposium |
| Location | Zagreb, CroatiaShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |