American candy giant Hershey has begun experimenting with three dimensional printing in chocolate, sparking interest in this kind of technological advance among sugar-loving fans.
The company has entered into a partnership with 3D Systems, according to a company press release. There’s also the possibility of experimenting with other kinds of food and 3D printing.
Printing in 3D format involves extruding one thin layer after another of a material, one on top of another, until a solid item of one piece of material comes into being.
If Hershey moves to production though, it will not be the first.
Chocolate 3D printers were already on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas a few weeks ago.
Hershey has started experimenting with 3D printing in chocolate. (AP Photo)