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Skeletal Sugar Cubes

The Sugar Lab Has Created 3D-Printed Skulls To Sweeten Your Coffee

— August 14, 2014 — Lifestyle
Sugar cube designs can definitely be described as a niche interest on the market, but that might change soon thanks to the Sugar Lab at 3D Systems. This team's creativity, coupled with the infinitely limitless technology of 3D-printing has resulted in these intricate, skeleton-shaped sugar structures.

The sweetly skeletal structures were created with the ChefJet 3D Printer. Unlike any other device on the market, this printer can transform a wide range of edible materials -- like pasta and Nutella -- into exceptionally detailed and tiny pieces of art -- that you can also eat.

Consumers looking to add elements of whimsy and delight to everyday experiences such as drinking coffee will be particularly drawn to this product. The bounds of 3D-printing are proving to see no limits and these truly unique sugar cube designs are a clear indication.
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Sugar Designs - The creation of intricate, customizable sugar designs with 3D printing technology opens up new possibilities in the sugar industry, from personalized event decorations to unique coffee and tea accompaniments.
2. Edible 3D Printing - The ability to print detailed, edible structures with 3D printing technology expands the potential for creativity and personalization in the food industry, providing opportunities for chefs, caterers, and event planners to showcase their artistry with more complex and unique edible creations.
3. Niche 3d-printing Market - As 3D printing continues to explore and develop new materials and applications, there are many opportunities for businesses to tap into niche markets like the sugar industry to create unique, personalized and customizable products.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Catering - 3D printing will enable chefs, caterers, and event planners to create extraordinary and intricate features for desserts, hors d'oeuvres, and other culinary displays.
2. Event Decoration - The ability to customize 3D-printed sugar designs will be an attractive offering for those in the event decoration industry, allowing for endless possibilities for unique centerpieces, party favors, and other accents that can also be consumed.
3. Gift and Merchandise - The growth of niche 3D-printing markets will open up new avenues for gift and merchandise, providing unique and customizable products through the production of intricate sugar structures using 3D printing.
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