I can't believe it's taken me 3 years of reporting on 3D printing industry news to discover that you can 3D print with chocolate! The Cocoa Press, designed by Ellie Weinstein as a high school project in 2014, is now shaping the future of confectionery innovation.

The machine requires specific industrial 3D printers and costs $1,499 / £1,199 for the DIY kit. Once you have it, the sky's the limit – literally, as you can use standard 3D print files to create anything from simple shapes to intricate designs.

Technically, yes, you can purchase and try this out yourself, even though it is primarily aimed at chocolatiers and businesses like bakeries and event planners. However, make sure your printer isn't made for plastic spools – using the wrong material could ruin it!

The video linked above provides a good demonstration of how the Cocoa Press can be used to improve catering businesses, but as with any 3D printing process, precision is key. The chocolate needs to be air-bubble-free and tested at the right temperature for the best results.