Print A Drink
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)