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Karen Jazmin Mendoza-Bautista¹, Mariana S Flores-Jimenez¹, Laisha Daniela Vázquez Tejeda Serrano^2,3

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This study introduces an automated 3D food printer using collaborative robotics for complex food structures. The advanced system precisely deposits multiple food inks, enabling the creation of realistic artificial food and synthetic meat.

Area of Science:

Food Science and Technology
Robotics and Automation
Materials Science

Background:

Realistic artificial food requires precise assembly of diverse biomaterials.
3D food printing, utilizing additive manufacturing, is a leading technology for this purpose.
Existing methods often lack the precision and versatility for complex food structures.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a fully automated 3D food printer with integrated robotic systems.
To demonstrate the capability of creating complex food structures using multiple materials.
To validate the printer's performance for applications like synthetic meat production.

Main Methods:

Development of a mechatronic system with collaborative Cartesian and multi-ink robotic arms.

Keywords:

additive manufacturing collaborative robotics curve-shaped printing food printing multi-ink food printer

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Main Results:

Successful fabrication of complex 3D food structures using various commercial food inks.
Demonstration of multi-material printing capabilities for diverse food textures.
Creation of structures with potential to form synthetic tissue, mimicking synthetic meat.

Conclusions:

The developed automated 3D food printer offers high precision and versatility for food fabrication.
The system effectively integrates multiple robotic components and material deposition techniques.
This technology advances the potential for creating realistic artificial foods and cultured meat alternatives.