3D Systems Announces Opening of 3DS Culinary Innovation Centre

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) has announced the opening of the 3DS Culinary Lab, a culinary innovation centre located in Los Angeles intended to foster education and engagement concerning the potential of 3D printed food.
According to the press release:

The 3DS Culinary Lab will serve as a learning, collaboration and exploration space, where chefs, mixologists and culinary innovators can experience the intersection of their traditional craft and 3D printing. It is also designed to be a testing ground where the industry can experience 3DS’ ChefJet Pro culinary printer firsthand ahead of its release, provide input for future development, and explore market opportunities and innovations.
“We are thrilled to open this amazing collaboration space to bring a new era of digital craftsmanship and technology to the culinary community,” said Liz von Hasseln, Creative Director, Culinary, for 3DS. “We’re bringing together partners and collaborators from across the food service and hospitality industries, as well as chefs, mixologists and artisans to explore the wide-open landscape for 3D printed food.”
3DS Culinary will also host events at the space for leaders in the hospitality, event and culinary communities, as well as symposiums and master-classes that explore and shape the future of 3D printed food. 3DS plans to host programming that is industry-focused to address professionals in smaller, hands-on settings. Initial programming includes events centered on 3D printed food fundamentals in sweet, savory and mixology, as well as a quarterly Chef Night for culinarians to come together and experience the potential for 3D printing, and a symposium style event for discussions on the potential for artistry that 3D printing brings to culinary professionals.

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