The OnLatte Foam Printer
Marissa Brassfield — August 24, 2008 — Tech
Earlier this year, we featured a coffee printer, but we figured it was time to update that post with this gallery.
OnLatte’s latte foam printer has the modern barista beat. Sure, there’s something to be said about old-fashioned handmade artisan foam designs--that they don’t hold a candle to the precision a machine can create!
Coffee purists shun the idea of a repurposed inkjet printer that essentially makes the artistic barista obsolete. These purists are the sort that don’t mind waiting several minutes for such luxurious craftsmanship. If I’m going to wait, I’d rather wait for foam that depicts a pattern I’ve just sketched on a tablet.
Spurned baristas should now take heart in the fact that it takes some pretty superlative foam to stay nice and fluffy while the printer works its magic.
OnLatte’s latte foam printer has the modern barista beat. Sure, there’s something to be said about old-fashioned handmade artisan foam designs--that they don’t hold a candle to the precision a machine can create!
Coffee purists shun the idea of a repurposed inkjet printer that essentially makes the artistic barista obsolete. These purists are the sort that don’t mind waiting several minutes for such luxurious craftsmanship. If I’m going to wait, I’d rather wait for foam that depicts a pattern I’ve just sketched on a tablet.
Spurned baristas should now take heart in the fact that it takes some pretty superlative foam to stay nice and fluffy while the printer works its magic.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Foam Art - The OnLatte foam printer demonstrates an opportunity for automating foam art in the coffee industry.
2. Tech-enhanced Food Presentation - OnLatte's printer can paint intricate designs onto foam, signalling an opportunity for tech-enhanced food presentation trends in the food and beverage industry.
3. Precision Machine Designs - The OnLatte foam printer highlights a trend towards precision machine designs that can create intricate artwork, which can be applied to various industries including art and print making.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can capitalize on automated foam art and tech-enhanced food presentation trends to create unique and innovative dining experiences.
2. Art and Printmaking - The precision machine designs of the OnLatte foam printer showcase an opportunity for the art and printmaking industry to utilize this technology in creating intricate designs on their products.
3. Hospitality - The OnLatte foam printer has the potential to be used in the hospitality industry as a means of creating unique and personalized experiences for guests.
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