The first two printers in the series are the monochrome, countertop ChefJet 3D printer and the full-colour, larger format ChefJet Pro 3D printer. Early feedback would suggest that ChefJet is likely to become a must-have companion for the professional baker, cake master, and high-end event and restaurateur.
Equipped with The Digital Cookbook, essentially ChefJet software for the non-CAD user, the ChefJet printers enable edible prints to be incorporated into any professional kitchen. The printers were shown for the first time at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas yesterday (January 7).
“Food is an incredible platform for creativity, experimentation, and celebration and we are thrilled to place these powerful 3D printers in bakers and chefs’ kitchens,” said Liz von Hasseln, Creative Director Food Products, 3DS. “We invite leading pastry chefs, restaurateurs and event planners to join us in bringing 3D printing into the kitchen.”
The ChefJet 3D printer is a monochrome, countertop sized printer with a generous build volume of 8x8x6in making it ideal for single color confections and cake toppers. ChefJet printable materials come in a variety of recipes, including chocolate, vanilla, mint, sour apple, cherry and watermelon. ChefJet is expected to be available in the second half of 2014 and will be priced in the sub-$5,000 range.
The ChefJet Pro 3D printer is a full-colour, large format printer with a build volume of 10x14x8in. ChefJet Pro printable materials also come in a variety of recipes, including chocolate, vanilla, mint, sour apple, cherry and watermelon, all of which can be printed in full-colour. ChefJet is expected to be available in the second half of 2014 and will be priced in the sub-$10,000 range.