(image source: tno research) by matt moreno it's tough to get a pizza delivered to mars.instead, nasa is developing a 3d printer capable of instantly materializing food. quartz reports nasa is in partnership withsystems and materials research corporation
latest developments in 3d printing, to develop a 3d printer that could print foodfor astronauts. (via quartz) the company owner says he's already printedchocolate, so creating a device to print other foods isn't out of the question. (via youtube/ anjan contractor) nasa is reportedly giving the company a sixmonth, $125,000 grant to work on the project.
the concept is still in the works, but itwill reportedly involve adding cartridges filled with powders, oils and nutrients intoa printer. â the machine could then create nutritionally balanced meals. (via youtube/ tnoresearch) but, why stop at food? the 3d technology isallowing for further innovations. cnn reports a variety of companies are alreadyprinting jewelry, buttons, game pieces and other small items. (via cnn) but 3d printing technology means the publiccould potentially print anything, including
guns. defense distributed briefly put up theplans for a 3d printed gun earlier this month. (via youtube / vice)
many of the ingredients used in 3d food printinghave a shelf life of 30-years — plenty of time to get to mars.
