Earlier this year, 3D Systems introduced their ChefJet series of kitchen-ready 3D printers for edibles. The first two printers in the series are the monochrome, countertop ChefJet 3D printer (8x8x6″) and the full-color, larger format ChefJet Pro 3D printer (10x14x8″). Both are expected to be available in the second half of 2014. ChefJet printable materials come in a variety of recipes, including chocolate, vanilla, mint, sour apple, cherry and watermelon.

In the incr-edible (see what I did there?) gallery below, we see a number of 3D printed sugar cube designs created by the Sugar Lab team at 3D Systems. From sculptural, ornate cake toppers to personalized sugar cubes, this next-generation of 3D food printers is just the beginning of things to come.

There’s a great article on NPR that explores ChefJet and other food printers including ones that 3D print pasta and spinach. If this stuff interests you it’s worth a read.

If you’re interested in purchasing just the 3D printed confectionery, limited quantities are available at Cubify.

[The Sugar Lab via 3D Systems press release via NPR: The Salt via Proteon]