# 3D-Printed Pizzas Beehex 3D Makes Uniquely Shaped Pizzas with Additive Manufacturing By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaped-pizza References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160708-ribaltas-chef-pasquale-cozzolino-is-the-new-recipe-advisor-for-beehexs-3d-printed-pizzas.html) & [beehex](http://beehex.com/) Beehex 3D has become well-known for creating [shaped pizzas using 3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-pizza). What makes this process unique is that the 3D food printers are able to produce oven-ready pizzas in a matter of minutes by following sets of instructions that are provided by a computer. Consumers are able to use an app in order to select a pizza size and specify dough, crust and cheese types to be incorporated. As well as being able to pump out custom pizza orders at a rapid pace, there are a number of novelty forms that pizzas can take, such as [hearts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-heartichoke-pizza) or the [United States](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-works-pizza). Beehex 3D recently announced a partnership with Pasquale Cozzolino, who is the Executive Chef and owner of a Neopolitan restaurant, which will see only the finest ingredients going into the making of these unique pizzas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Food Printing:** The ability to select ingredients and design unique shapes through 3D printing technology opens the door to personalized food experiences. - **Rapid Food Production:** The speed at which oven-ready pizzas can be printed using 3D technology allows for faster service and improved efficiency in the food industry. - **Novelty Food Forms:** The introduction of 3D-printed pizzas enables the creation of fun and unconventional pizza shapes, appealing to customers looking for unique dining experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can incorporate customizable 3D-printed pizzas to offer personalized and rapid food production to customers. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop and improve 3D printing technology to cater to the specific needs of the food industry and enhance the customization process. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can embrace 3D-printed pizzas as a way to provide unique dining experiences and attract customers seeking novelty food forms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-cheesecake.md) - [Pastry Chef 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-3d-printer.md) - [Pizza-Making Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-making-robot.md) - [Automated Fresh Pizza Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-pizza-kiosk.md) - [Robotic Pizza Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-pizza-shop.md) - [Themed Pizza Dough Presses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-form.md) - [AI-Powered Pizza Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-robot.md) - [Autonomous Pizza Vendors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedy-eats.md) - [Robot-Operated Pizza Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperrobotics.md)