If you need further proof of how 3D printing is revolutionizing the design and manufacturing industries, you only need to look at what comes out of the hotend nozzle. Yes, we are seeing the use of more sustainable and biodegradable filaments like recycled plastics and wood, but the innovation goes beyond your typical building materials. 3D printing is spreading its advantages to other industries, and that includes the culinary world.3D printed food might still sound far-fetched, but there are already quite a few pioneers blazing a path for the future. Were not just talking about chocolates and confectionery, which seem to be the default presumption. At MWC 2025, we got to feast our eyes on some rather mouth-watering meaty dishes that you would have never thought were actually made from plant-based material that was 3D printed right on the spot.Designer: NovameatGiven processes and pipelines that have been refined for decades, youd definitely think that 3D printed meat is an exercise in inefficiency. However, mass-produced food, even the plant-based kind, still have a lot of flaws that couldnt be easily resolved by those very same mechanisms. For one, theres bound to be a lot of waste along the way, especially if production and supply surpass demand. For another, texture has been a perennial problem, one that Novameats technology has seemingly solved at long last.With its proprietary MicroForce technology, Novameat is able to produce shapes fibers that replicate the strands that give meat its unique texture. This is made possible using 3D printing, but not the 3D printing that youd see in hobbyist workshops or even professional studios. This is a large-scale process that leverages standard industry equipment, providing the efficiency thats needed to quickly supply this special meat in large quantities as needed.The result is meat that is good for humans and the planet as well. The plant-based materials can help save more animals, while the efficient 3D printing process helps lower energy requirements and reduce water waste. The meats also dont rely on complex ingredients to give it texture and can also preserve the nutritional value of the product better, creating a meat treat that doesnt just taste like the real deal but also feels that way for our tongues.The post Novameat serves up scrumptious 3D printed plant-based meat at MWC 2025 first appeared on Yanko Design.