Projects are at the heart of DFPI, bringing together fundamental and applied research at the crossroads of food science and high-tech systems. These fit into our six propositions, which are being expanded from a basis in 3D food printing to cover food processing digitalization and optimization. The health and pharmaceutical industries also have a role to play, as DFPI’s technologies can be used to develop personalized drugs, create wearables sensors and design foods for individuals with allergies.

DPFI projects are built on two distinct pillars: fundamental and applied science. Each of our founders brings its inherent strengths in these areas. This mutual support is what makes DFPI a success. Our projects begin with a contract on how the collaboration will take place, including ownership of the problem and the overall project.

• Our project with Barilla
• Our project with Mondelēz International

Applied projects

3D printing opens door to Michelin-star chocolate creations

Digitally designed food textures

Printing meals the elderly can enjoy again

Does printed, personalised nutrition improve military performance?

Efficient, multi-nozzle food printing for large-scale applications

Printing soft candy in fun shapes

Food product design through powder based 3D printing

Fundamental projects

Design and sensory perception of multi-scale food structures fabricated by 3D printer

Development of a DEM model to simulate multi-material food powder deposition

Mechanical properties of 3D printed food: from process to final product

Data-driven modelling and adaptive control of extrusion-based 3D food printing

DFPI is a collaboration of: