FOODres
Platinum 2025

FOODres

by Yiqing Wang and Biru Cao for FOODres.AI

The Foodres AI Printer is a desktop pallet 3D printer that transforms food scraps and organic waste into creative crafts. The machine and app use AI to sort materials through the phone camera based on printable recipes. Users can simply drop in food waste and select forms and sizes to print objects such as cup holders, coasters, decor, and custom designs. The Foodres AI Printer embodies Foodres AI’s vision of promoting real time food saving. This product goes beyond recycling food waste and actively engaging communities in eco-friendly practices on a daily basis.

Questions & Answers

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What are the machine dimensions of Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing?

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Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing has machine dimensions of 400 mm length, 360 mm width, and 440/660 mm height.

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What are the maximum print object dimensions of Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing?

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Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing has maximum print object dimensions of 240 mm length, 240 mm width, and 220 mm height.

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In which city was the Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing technology developed?

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Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing was developed in Cambridge, MA, US.

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When was the Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing prototype designed and fabricated?

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Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing prototype was designed and fabricated in December 2024.

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Which award did Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing receive in 2025?

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Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing was awarded the Platinum A' Social Design Award in 2025.

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How many openings does Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing feature?

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Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing features two openings.

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What sorting technology does Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing integrate for identifying food types?

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Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing integrates computer vision and a self-trained object detection model for identifying food types.

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What types of objects can users create with Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing?

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Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing allows users to create objects such as cup holders, coasters, decor, and custom designs.

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What user interface options does Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing offer?

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Foodres AI Printer Food Waste 3D Printing offers a mobile app and a minimal control panel for user interaction.

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