"Give me a grande caramel espresso drink with an... image of the Mona Lisa painting on top. No! Make it that picture of me and my grandma at the Grand Canyon. Here, it's on this flash drive."
You wouldn't expect to hear this at your local coffee shop and in fact, you won't, at least not for now. But if you visit Oleskiy Pikalo, you could use his customized Philips 8155 x-y flatbed plotter to print an image on the top of your morning caffeine drink. The latte art printing machine prints like a normal printer, it just uses edible ink.
Coffee Printer
Custom Edible Ink Images
Trend Themes
1. Edible Ink Printing - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the food and beverage industry by developing advanced edible ink printing technology.
2. Customization in Food Service - The trend of customization in the food service industry creates opportunities for businesses to offer personalized experiences, such as printing custom images on food and beverages.
3. Print-on-demand Technology - The use of print-on-demand technology can revolutionize the coffee industry by allowing customers to instantly print images on their drinks.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can embrace edible ink printing technology to enhance customer experiences and customization.
2. Hospitality - Hotels and restaurants can utilize customized latte art printing machines to offer unique and memorable experiences to their guests.
3. Technology - The technology sector can explore opportunities in developing and improving print-on-demand systems for the food and beverage industry.