The Challenge in Food Printing

Traditional food decoration methods (stenciling, hand-piping) faced three critical limitations:

1. Low Resolution: Max 150dpi with manual techniques, or or 300dpi with small productivity.
2. Labor Intensity: 30+ minutes per customized cake, 1 minutes 10 macaroon.
3. Ingredient Waste: 40% colorant loss in conventional systems.
4. Customization but in small quantity, various designs.

FocusInc’s Single Pass Solution

Technology Stack

• HP Page-wide Printheads:
  ✓ 3pl microdroplets for razor-sharp details (600dpi, 1200dpi)
  ✓ Food-grade 316L stainless steel fluid paths, PE food accessible transfer belt.
• Edible Ink Formulation:
  ▶ USDA/FDA-certified plant-based dyes.
  ▶ Viscosity optimized for 25℃±0.5℃ printing.

Implementation Milestones

Phase Achievement Impact 2024.Q2 First bakery trial (macarons) 78% reduction in decoration time 2024.Q3 FDA GRAS ink certification Enabled US market entry 2024.Q3.

Measurable Outcomes

• Productivity: 2000+ cookies/hour vs. 500/hour manually
• Precision: 0.1mm registration accuracy for multi-layer designs
• Sustainability: 92% less food waste vs. screen printing

Case Study: SweetCelebration Cakes
After adopting FocusInc’s system:
✓ 15-minute personalized cake toppers (previously 2 hours)
✓ 34% increase in premium product sales

Client Success Stories with Single Pass Edible Ink Printing

Building on FocusInc's pioneering work in edible ink single pass printing applications, here are verified customer case studies demonstrating the real-world impact of this technology across various sectors. These examples showcase how businesses have leveraged single pass printers to enhance efficiency, customization, and safety.

Key Case Studies:

Café and Bakery Chain‌
A national chain implemented edible ink printers for custom cake and cookie decorations, while it cutts decoration time from 3 minutes to under 8 seconds per item. This innovation drove a 40% boost in customer engagement during holiday promotions, with FDA-compliant inks ensuring food safety.

Digital Cake Printing Studio‌
A boutique bakery specializing in personalized desserts used edible ink printing to produce intricate designs on cakes and macaroons at 1800+ units per hour. This reduced ingredient waste by 72% compared to manual methods.

For further technical specifications or regional implementations, consult the source materials directly.