# Delicious Dessert Technology This 3D Chocolate Printer Crafts Your Vision to Your Sweet Tooth By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-07-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-chocolate-printer References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/3d-chocolate-printer-makes-tasty-designs.html) & [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/06/chocolate-printer-makes-3d-molds-of-your-edible-visions/) If you have always dreamed about creating your own chocolate from scratch, the 3D chocolate printer will seem like a godsend. Two Universities ([University of Brunel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-siavash-soltanahmadi) and [University of Exeter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reishi-mushroom-printable-material)) and a software developer (Delcam) have been working on a printer that can create chocolate from digital designs. The 3D chocolate printer is not, however, available commercially just yet, but at some point in the near future, you will be designing your chocolate for more than just Easter. **Implications** - Consumers are eager for technology that will enable them to engage in DIY projects. The 3D chocolate printer represents this desire to remove the intermediary between the consumer and the production. Companies should seek out ways to empower consumers with tools that allow them to create and express themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Chocolate Printing:** Businesses can consider investing in technology that will allow customers to design and create customized desserts from digital designs. - **DIY Dessert-making:** Businesses can leverage the increasing demand for DIY projects by providing customers with tools and resources to create their own desserts. - **Customized Desserts:** Businesses can offer personalized and unique dessert options by incorporating 3D printing technology into their production processes. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore the use of 3D printing technology to innovate and customize their dessert options. - **Technology:** Technology companies can invest in the development and improvement of 3D printing technology for the food industry. - **Retail:** Retail companies can cater to the demand for DIY projects by offering tools and resources for customers to create their own desserts at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate Filament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-press-3d-printer.md) - [Pastry Chef 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-3d-printer.md) - [Printed Low-Fat Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-fat-chocolates.md) - [3D-Printed Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-cheesecake.md) - [Novel Robotic Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-robotic-vending-machine.md) - [Spiced 3D-Printed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-chocolates.md) - [3D-Printed Valentine's Day Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-bonbons.md) - [Edible Sugar Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefdoodler.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md)