Journal of Agricultural Machinery Engineering ISSN:2799-8673(Print) 2799-8819(Online) 농업기계공학

The consumption of meat is increasing as the population increases. As a result, livestock feeding and slaughtering is growing, creating many problems including global warming, water shortage, and unethical behaviors. On the other hand, the high cost of fresh meat results in starvation. To essentially solve this problem, research on artificial meat made by reused meat is needed. The artificial meat can solve unethical behavior and environmental pollution. In this study, we developed a three dimensional (3D) printer, which produces artificial meat, and use it to artificial meat printing techniques. First, the 3D printer was assembled and modified. Syringe pumps and nozzles required for 3D meat printing were modelled and printed by 3D printer. The ingredients of 3D meat printing were made by grinding pork and chicken with water at 1:1 ratio through blender and strainer. Their printability showed limitation as the height of 3D printed meat increased. This study showed the possibility of customized meat with 3D printing and expected the engineered meat that can be processed into desired ingredients in the future.