CSM Bakery Solutions and 3D Systems Corporation will collaborate in the development, sale, and distribution of three-dimensional (3D) printers, products and materials for the food industry.
The global agreement allows the companies to bring 3D printed culinary products to the market.
CSM will support the development of and have exclusive rights to utilize 3D Systems’ ChefJet Pro 3D printer for high-resolution, colorful food products for the professional culinary environment.
“Across a number of industries, 3D printing has helped transform industries, and there’s every reason to think the same can be true for the food industry,” said CSM’s President and CEO, Marianne Kirkegaard.
“We are excited to partner and continue to expand capabilities and opportunities in the culinary market with their platform.”
The partnership enables collaborative research and development, engineering, design and printer development focused on specific sourcing, food product development and go to market plans.
Both companies will work to bring prototypes to the market.