# 3D-Printed Neon Cakes Budmen Industries’ Techno Test Kitchen Makes 'Neon Nom Noms' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-cake References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20180301-neon-nom-noms-are-the-3d-printed-cakes-you-wish-you-were-eating.html) & [budmen](https://www.budmen.com/projects/neon-nom-noms/) The Techno Test Kitchen is a new division from Budmen Industries led by head chef Steph Keefe that is experimenting with the creation of unique, 3D-printed neon cakes dubbed 'Neon Nom Noms. The [3D-printed cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unifiller-hiro-robot) fuse the future of food and technology to offer incredibly complex cake forms. The cakes begin as digital 3D models that are then "fabricated by [a] team of robots and chefs" and airbrushed with colorful gradients to accent their intricate forms. As well as being visually appealing and complex, the ingredients that go into the cake are also far from simple—rather than boasting just a simple batter, the Neon Nom Noms have texture-rich fillings of [dark chocolate, marshmallows, pretzels and nougat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerds-sugar-crush-cookie), making for a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Food:** The Techno Test Kitchen division offers a glimpse into the potential of 3D-printed food as a means of achieving visually appealing and technologically advanced products. - **Personalized Cakes:** The customization process allows for a unique cake creation experience catering to specific dietary and visual needs. - **Digitally Enhanced Food Forms:** The fusion of digital 3D modeling and traditional baking techniques opens up new possibilities for creative food forms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** 3D-printed food brings about a new era for food innovation and holds potential for food manufacturers and restaurants to cater to a growing interest in unique food experiences. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, events, and catering companies would benefit by offering customizable desserts and cakes as part of their menu and event offerings. - **Technology:** The use of technology in food production opens up opportunities for companies to innovate and create new food forms and tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pastry Chef 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-3d-printer.md) - [Robotic Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [3D-Printed Valentine's Day Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-bonbons.md) - [Spicy 3D-Printed Bouillons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-bouillons.md) - [Chromatic AI Food Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoffy-edibot.md) - [Edible QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interiqr.md) - [Chocolate Filament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-press-3d-printer.md)