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Print A Drink

HardwareLinz, AustriaFounded 2017· One of 1817 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Austrian startup that developed the world's first 3D printing technology for drinkable liquids, using a robotic arm to inject edible oil droplets into cocktails to create 3D structures.

CEO / Founder
Benjamin Greimel
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Latest Round
Bootstrapped

Technology & Products

Key Products

PRINT A DRINK robotic cocktail printing system (full-size KUKA robot arm setup); Compact countertop prototype for corporate/event use; Custom 3D cocktail design service for events

Technological Advantage

Proprietary print head with microvalves dispensing 500 nL to several µL per droplet; custom-built slicer software; glass capillary optimized for clean droplet separation; parametric robot control; patent-pending process; partnership with Takasago for NV series micro solenoid valves

Differentiation

Value Proposition

World's first 3D printing technology for drinkable liquids — creates complex 3D structures inside cocktails using only natural ingredients, with a robotic arm that injects microliter-sized edible oil droplets.

How They Differentiate

Only company in the world with a proven, operational 3D printing process for drinkable liquids. Uses a proprietary custom-designed print head with medical-grade microvalves, a custom slicer for G-code generation, and a KUKA robotic arm. Patent-pending technology. No artificial ingredients — only natural edible oils.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Event & marketing agencies, bars, clubs, high-end restaurants, concept gastronomy, large corporations (e.g. Disney, Hilton) for special events

Industry Verticals

Food & Beverage; Events & Entertainment; Marketing & Branding; Hospitality

Competitors

Cana Technology (molecular beverage printer, defunct); Drink Ripples (2D foam printing on drinks); Ripples (2D latte art printer)

Growth & Milestones

Major Milestones

2017: Founded as spin-off from Creative Robotics Lab; won EDISON Award 2017 Gold and 3D Pioneers Challenge 2017; 2019: Partnered with Bulleit for Tribeca Film Festival; 2021: Developed smaller countertop prototype for corporate clients; 2025: Continued active event service with two robots (EU and US)

Notable Customers

Bulleit (3D printed cocktails at Tribeca Film Festival 2019); Various international tech/IT companies and major event agencies (repeat clients)

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