The Most Unusual 3D Printing Materials Currently Available

In recent years, the range of 3D printing materials has continued to expand. Nowadays, it is not only plastics and metals that can be processed, but also glass, concrete and ceramics. As part of the circular economy, more and more material manufacturers are also focusing on recycling waste and reprocessing it into 3D printing material. For example, we find recycled ocean waste, industrial waste and wood as filament. In addition, the number of unconventional materials that seem rather surprising in the context of 3D printing is increasing including chocolate, food waste, cigarette butts and even moon dust! Take a closer look at some of the most unusual that we have found in the following list.

Chocolate, the Sweetest 3D Printing Material

This 3D printing material may not be as exceptional as some of the others on the list, but it is certainly among the most used. The chocolate 3D printing process is similar to FDM technology, but it has different cooling properties than plastic, so the process takes longer. The popularity of this technology has increased over the years, prompting many companies to develop various projects and even chocolate 3D printers, with the new Cocoa Press notably gathering quite a fanbase among 3D printing enthusiasts. There are a number of different projects centered on chocolate 3D printing including companies like More Than Shape, which seeks to create new taste experiences using this technology, as well as researchers who are using 3D printing to produce an even healthier chocolate. Would you be willing to eat this delicious 3D printing material?