Commercialization of 3D food printing and Indian scenario: A business perspective

Abstract

Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing is an independent innovative manufacturing technology which finds applications across processes and end products. The paper briefly discusses the AM technology with focus on 3D food printing and its commercialization in Indian scenario vis-à-vis global market. Challenges and opportunities in large scale adoption of AM are discussed and then the paper concludes with different perspectives on future of commercialization of 3D food printing in India.