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Sculptural Foam Machines

This Latte Art Maker Allows You to Create 3D Designs in Your Coffee

— December 26, 2014 — Lifestyle
If you love coffee and wish you could create your own 3D foam sculptures, this latte art maker makes it easier then ever before. From Takara Tomy, the 3D Latte Art Maker Awa Taccino is a coffee foam sculpture machine that enables you to make objects like cats sticking out of your mug or coffee cup.

From the same maker as the artistic latte sheets that help you create coffee art in two dimensions, the battery-powered device helps you to dispense the foam more accurately. Whether you work in a cafe or simply enjoy decadent hot beverages with all of the foam at home, this device will come in handy. It also makes a great gift for latte art enthusiasts.
Trend Themes
1. 3D Latte Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a portable foam sculpture machine that allows users to create intricate 3D designs in their coffee.
2. Coffee Foam Dispensing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a foam dispensing device that provides precise control and accuracy for creating various foam sculptures.
3. Portable Latte Art Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact and battery-powered latte art machines that enable users to create coffee foam sculptures wherever they go.
Industry Implications
1. Cafe and Coffee Shop - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement foam sculpture machines to offer unique and personalized latte art experiences for customers.
2. Home Appliance - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop consumer-friendly foam sculpture devices for creating personalized latte art in the comfort of one's home.
3. Novelty Gift - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design latte art maker kits that can be marketed as unique and creative gifts for coffee and art enthusiasts.
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