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Laser Food Choppers

The 'Innovative Laser Device For Cutting Of Foodstuff' Does Away with Knives

— August 14, 2012 — Art & Design
Designer Andrey Kokorin has developed what he calls the 'Innovative Laser Device For Cutting Of Foodstuff,' a conceptual food slicer that takes knives out of the equation when chopping up food.

Submitted to the current James Dyson Award competition, the Innovative Laser Device For Cutting Of Foodstuff comprises a spherical pod into which people can place foods to be sliced into customized segments (users can select the type of food, kind of cut and slice size via a visual display). The device uses only lasers -- rotating rings with electromagnets that can chop up food into millimeter-thin slices, reports PSFK.

In addition to illuminating what future kitchens could be like, the innovative food cutter, according to the designer, provides a way to circumvent the use of unsanitary kitchen supplies, such as knives, which can spread bacteria and disease.

Trend Themes
1. Laser-based Food Preparation - The development of laser-based food preparation devices that offer a cleaner and more precise cut may revolutionize the food preparation industry.
2. Customizable Food Slicing - The ability to customize the size and type of food slicing through a visual display could lead to new business opportunities for kitchen appliance manufacturers.
3. Innovative Sanitation Techniques - The development of new sanitation techniques, such as the use of lasers in food preparation, could be a disruptive innovation in the kitchen appliance industry.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Appliances - The development of laser-based food preparation devices presents opportunities for manufacturers of kitchen appliances to create innovative products that offer a more efficient, cleaner, and more precise food preparation experience.
2. Foodservice - The use of laser devices for food preparation has the potential to revolutionize the foodservice industry by offering a safer and more accurate method for slicing and preparing food.
3. Healthcare - The use of unsanitary kitchen supplies, such as knives, can spread bacteria and disease. As such, the development of innovative sanitation techniques may present new opportunities for healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers.
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