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Plat Institute and the Use of 3D Printing as a Gastronomic Tool
In the culinary field, the use of new technologies is increasingly present. This growth is mainly due to the need to find innovative methods that offer users new gastronomic experiences. In Spain, one of the organizations that is investigating this…
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In the culinary field, the use of new technologies is increasingly present. This growth is mainly due to the need to find innovative methods that offer users new gastronomic experiences. In Spain, one of the organizations that is investigating this niche is Plat Institute. Based in Barcelona, the institute is developing new methods around food creation and one of them is additive manufacturing. We spoke with the Plat Institute team to learn more about the use of 3D printing in food and the advances in this field of application.
3DN: What is the Plat Institute?
Plat Institute is a platform where creativity, innovation and knowledge interact with technological uniqueness to break into the future of food and address the most pressing challenges we face as humanity. We work with multidisciplinary professionals and specialize in emerging food disciplines such as: food design, food tech, social food, sustainability and circularity.
En plat Institute trabajan con una amplia gama de tecnologías innovadoras.
Plat is composed of two main pillars. First, the Sci-Fi Food Lab, where we promote innovation through our disruptive research and develop ad-hoc projects for educational institutions, governments and brands. Then, The Institute, where we develop learning experiences by implementing innovative methodologies. One of our goals is to inspire and help talent grow. These two pillars nurture each other and create a perfect ecosystem for creativity and innovation in the food sector.
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