# Chocolate Filament 3D Printers The Cocoa Press 3D Printer Crafts Custom Confections By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-press-3d-printer References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/cocoa-press-chocolate-3d-printer/) & [cocoapress](https://cocoapress.com/)  The Cocoa Press 3D printer is a piece of equipment for chefs or avid confectionery enthusiasts alike that will work greatly enhance their capabilities. The 3D printer uses chocolate instead of traditional filament to craft a range of confections in all shapes and sizes, which eliminates the need for conventional molds. Users only need to utilize a 3D model file of their choosing to start the printing process. The system dispenses a single bead of chocolate that hardens immediately to help accurately construct any project. The Cocoa Press 3D printer will come as a DIY kit and a prebuilt package priced at $1,499 and $3,995, respectively. The units will be available for preorder in April ahead of a formal launch in the fall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Chocolate Printing:** Opportunities for chefs and confectionery enthusiasts to create customized chocolate confections using 3D printing technology. - **Custom Confectionery Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the confectionery industry to manufacture customized chocolate confections through 3D printing. - **DIY Chocolate Printing Kits:** Opportunities for makers and DIY enthusiasts to build their own chocolate printers and experiment with 3D chocolate printing technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** Opportunities for the confectionery industry to integrate 3D printing technology into their production processes and offer customized chocolate confections to their customers. - **Maker:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the maker industry to create and sell DIY chocolate printing kits and accessories to a niche market of DIY enthusiasts. - **Gourmet Kitchen:** Opportunities for high-end gourmet kitchen equipment manufacturers to integrate 3D printing technology into their product offerings and appeal to a niche market of chefs and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Printed Low-Fat Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-fat-chocolates.md) - [Pastry Chef 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-3d-printer.md) - [3D Printer Food Extruders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printer-food-extruder.md) - [Spiced 3D-Printed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-chocolates.md) - [Aftermarket 3D Printer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-print-chromaset.md) - [3D-Printed Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-cheesecake.md) - [Edible Sugar Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefdoodler.md) - [3D-Printed Cocoa Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-drop.md) - [Multicolor Printer Filament Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-module.md)