3D-printed food could expand the options for hungry soldiers
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[QUOTE]In a recent issue of [I]Army Magazine, [/I]the possibilities of 3D-printing tech for military use are outlined in great detail. We've already discussed the research into crafting [URL="http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/29/us-army-3d-printed-warheads/"]mission-specific weapons[/URL], but expanding culinary options for soldiers is high on the to-do list as well. Currently, Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs) provide 24 rather unappealing options -- like the imitation pork rib pictured above -- that won't spoil and still provide nutritional value. Heck, a suitable pizza option just arrived recently, and it lasts for [URL="http://www.engadget.com/2014/02/16/military-three-year-old-pizza-research/"][I]three years[/I][/URL]. Now, with the advances in 3D-printed food, the Army is researching ultrasonic agglomeration that fuses particles with ultrasonic waves to expand the menu. In addition to constructing meals to suit varied tastes, 3D printing allows the addition of specific nutrients (like protein or vitamin C) to a dish as needed. [/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/05/army-3d-printed-food/[/url]
Goddamn the US army sure have fucking good rations, well after all they spend the most.
Meanwhile, I get to eat my porridge even wild dogs dislike.
My father used to swap his british rations for american ones since british ones were lighter so americans preferred them and he preferred the american ones since they contained water which since he was a dispatch rider meant he could keep more water for drinking and less wasted on food.
[QUOTE=nuttyboffin;45620697]'Sodium Tripolyphosphate'.... Sounds Delicious![/QUOTE]
It's a preservative, much like benzoate.
Good, now they can have enough to defeat the Ottomans.
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You have no idea how true that actually is.
This just isn't practical with today's tech. It takes hours to 3D print something. They'd need a fleet of 3D food printers to feed a whole group of people. Plus the cost of something like this is far too high when they already have working food rations. It's not going to happen, at least not in the near future.
[QUOTE=Matt2468rv;45620974]This just isn't practical with today's tech. It takes hours to 3D print something. They'd need a fleet of 3D food printers to feed a whole group of people. Plus the cost of something like this is far too high when they already have working food rations. It's not going to happen, at least not in the near future.[/QUOTE]
When you were born it took hours to download a jpeg. Technology progresses. Especially when the American army throws money at it.
[QUOTE=Fragzilla;45620704]My father used to swap his british rations for american ones since british ones were lighter so americans preferred them and he preferred the american ones since they contained water which since he was a dispatch rider meant he could keep more water for drinking and less wasted on food.[/QUOTE]
I read that in my head with no breaths or stops all in one quick rush
[I]They asked me to make dinner, so I obliged..[/I]
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[QUOTE=Matt2468rv;45620974]This just isn't practical with today's tech. It takes hours to 3D print something. They'd need a fleet of 3D food printers to feed a whole group of people. Plus the cost of something like this is far too high when they already have working food rations. It's not going to happen, at least not in the near future.[/QUOTE]
i believe this was meant to be done to increase the nutrients and quality of the MREs being produced, not for it to be found in the mess.
if they can get the MREs to have better texture that would be great
also IMO israeli manot kravs are the best rations, they've got fucking halva and that shit is addicting
The concept and idea has existed within the Capitalist market, the idea is furthered developed and funded with the military.
Ah capitalism, how I love you.
[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;45626074]The concept and idea is existed within the Capitalist market, the idea is furthered developed and funded with the military.
Ah capitalism, how I love you.[/QUOTE]
Well it's an upside, at least.
[QUOTE=kyle877;45620627]Ahh, 'Pork' rib.[/QUOTE]
First ingredient is actually pork. That is probably more than most shelf bought "pork" products can claim.
[QUOTE=GunFox;45626235]First ingredient is actually pork. That is probably more than most shelf bought "pork" products can claim.[/QUOTE]
Absolutely, this stuff is still food, it's just designed to last ages and still be edible without killing you. The imitation part means it's not really pork ribs, as that would not only be messy, the bones would be inedible and be wasted weight. Taste is a different matter though, some items on the 2011 menu i tried, and were decent, with a few "so bad not even ants would touch it" items. Hopefully this new 3D printed option can at least match the quality of some of the more desired menu items.
[QUOTE=ilikecorn;45626365]Too bad it still tastes like dildo.[/QUOTE]
and you know how a dildo tastes?
[QUOTE=QwertySecond;45624151]When you were born it took hours to download a jpeg. Technology progresses. Especially when the American army throws money at it.[/QUOTE]
Of course technology progresses, but like I said, it's highly impractical with today's tech nor will it be implemented in the near future. It's basically a proof of concept. I was actually at the largest 3D printing expo in the USA last year for my job and saw the cutting edge of this stuff. It definitely has a ways to go before it's a feasible option.
If they are using it for nutrients and texture improvement in factories where MRE's are produced, that seems a little more realistic, although if cheaper methods exist to do the same thing, 3D printing won't be used.
It's pretty cool that they are doing this though.
No real image but this is the shit we eat.
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Everyone knows cheese omelette is the best MRE.
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