Foodini: This Device Changes The Future of Cooking [PHOTOS]

Alex Lightman spends most of his time thinking of how food technology can evolve how people eat. In fact, Lightman - part of the Natural Machines advisory board -- believes that "the future of 3D printed food" will exceed how people expect it to be.

"People think that things are going to be automated and scaled, but that's not true. The truth is that people really misunderstand how it's going to work," says Alex Lightman.

Barcelona-based Natural Machines is preparing to reveal its 3D printer. Dubbed "Foodini," the device gives home-cooks as well as chefs the ability to create food in such a way that wasn't even commercially possible before.

In fact, Foodini can create any shape and even process many different types of food. Think homemade pasta according to one's preferred shape and size, or perfectly portioned and packed burgers.

Not only can it customize practically anything, it also aids in perfectly identical portions and sizes of various food fare while making the whole process greatly creative and fun for users.

Founder and chief marketing officer Lynette Kucsma says, "We already have a number of restaurants, including national chains, and Michelin starred chefs who have expressed interests. We expect the demand to be very big, and very broad."

"The key word here is customization. I really don't think people quite understand how much control they will have over the things they will be able to order," explains Lightman.

What people generally miss about this concept is the ability to literally have things according to one's preference. Imagine the endless possibilities of food that can be created with the Foodini.

Alex Lightman also adds, "Eventually, you'll be able to get a custom meal that looks exactly as you want it, that meets the most ridiculous and precise requirements.

"I mean, the sort of asks you'll be able to make are things that would get you kicked out a restaurant today. But they'll be completely normal, and pretty cheap to prepare, too," he continued.

Foodini is set for release later this year.