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Category: Food
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Nov 24
Thanksgiving Knickknacks
Do you have big family plans for the holiday? Are you looking for something to create? Here are a few articles that have some helpful suggestions for what you can design to make your Thanksgiving Day a bit more colorful: 3D printed objects to make your Thanksgiving shine – Part 1 3D printed objects to…
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Nov 22
Aquaponics
Avooq, a Australian company, has designed a low maintenance printable aquaponics system. Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (growing of plants in water). This symbiotic relationship is embodied by the sharing of nutrients between the fish and the plants. The designs are available online. However, designing your own system wouldn’t be too…
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Apr 29
Space Farming with AstroGro’s 3D Printed Smart Pod
“AstroGro is a 3D printed pod that is integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) to organically grow fresh food, which will enable sustainable life,” said AstroGro Creators. “With 3D printed pods, the farming ecosphere is modular and food growth can be scaled. Using AI, conditions for plant growth is optimized to adapt to changing conditions, and…
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Feb 24
Food for the Army
The Department of Defense has just approved research funding for 3D printing meals. This is going to take a lot of research because while the 3D printer can take liquids and powders and transform them into intricate shapes, it’s not clear if can mold solids like carrots and beets. What happens to the nutritional value…
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Feb 12
TED Talk: What’s Next in 3D Printing
Just like his beloved grandfather, Avi Reichental is a maker of things. The difference is, now he can use 3D printers to make almost anything, out of almost any material. Reichental tours us through the possibilities of 3D printing, for everything from printed candy to highly custom sneakers.
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Feb 3
5 Ways 3D Printing Will Change Food
Check out this article from the Washington Post that highlights 5 ways 3D printing will change food within the near future. According to the article, some of the ways it’ll change food are: sustainable foods, wedding cake toppers, and customized nutrition.
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