Printing food sounds futuristic, but that future is approaching fast. And Wageningen is at the forefront; the latest success is a 3D plant-based 'meat' printer. 'The world of food is going to look very different in 10 years' time.' In the process hall of the Axis campus building stands 3D printer PSP. The abbreviation stands for Protein Structuring Printer; a machine that prints plant-based 'meat' - one of the first in the world. This fulfils the wish of an anonymous donor who gave WUR one million euros to develop the machine nearly two years ago. The generous donor's assignment was clear: design a 3D printer that can make a vegetarian burger with better sensory properties than those that are currently on the market. Fibrous structures.
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