With 3D printers, you too can churn out candies - Times of India

LAS VEGAS: In terms of looks, there is nothing special about ChefJet. Made of white plastic and metal, it looks like any other kitchen appliance. But don't let the looks fool you. ChefJet is the first of many "food printers" expected to make their way into our kitchens in the future. It takes in sugar and water to churns out black-and-white sugar candies with a single flavour.

ChefJe t Pro, ChefJet's older brother, can add bright colours to your candies. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the two devices are on display at the booth of US-based firm 3D Systems (3DS). Both gadgets are aimed at professionals, at least for now. These are costly machines, though 3DS only said ChefJet would cost less than $5,000 and ChefJet Pro less than $10,000.

Both machines support candy designs created using computers. The shape and design of the candies will be limited only by the chef 's imagination. The printers can also dish out cake toppings and garnishes. As raw material, the machines will use the "ink" sold by 3DS. "ChefJet printable materials come in a variety of recipes, including mint, sour apple and watermelon. ChefJet is expected to be available in the second half of 2014," a 3DS spokesperson said.

Just a few booths away, there was Quinn Karaitiana, CEO of Solid Idea from Australia , showing his company's latest 3D printer. Expected to be priced at $99, the ChocoByte printer can gobble up liquid chocolate and churn out chocolate bars in different shapes.

As 3D printers gain popularity and get cheaper, they are no longer cool tools used by hobbyists. Various companies are coming out with new machines that are faster and more precise at printing 3D objects. Food items like candies and chocolates look like obvious objects to print, at least that was the sentiment at the CES.

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