Many groups have already experimented with using chocolate as a material for 3D printing, often with delicious results. Now, a Chinese company is making superior chocolate printing available for the at-home printing hobbyist.
This company, known as Becoda, recently presented a commercially available 3D chocolate printer. They are calling their printer Qiao, a Chinese word for chocolate. Unlike most similar chocolate printers currently available, which are limited to 2D plotting, the Qiao produces fully three-dimensional sculptures. The sophisticated enclosed aluminum body serves to regulate the temperature to an ideal level, allowing it to melt and solidify with greater reliability.
The Qiao prints with a resolution of 600 microns, and offers a build volume of 170 x 130 x 150 mm. It is primarily aimed at professional 3D printers and restaurateurs or pastry chefs who want to add an extra bit of pizazz to their confections.
Indeed, there are many materials out there to help you achieve your 3D printing dreams. Consult our Seattle 3D printing company to learn more about the available options.
