We are a studio specializing in digital fabrication in Milan. Since 2009, we have been researching innovative methods to transform visual ideas into real objects
Service culture, at every scale
Our practice has always been service-oriented; we treat small models and large, multi-year projects alike.
Dasein ist Design
We believe in design intended to redesign our being in the world. We are committed to achieving social impact goals with actions on a local and international scale.
Innovation and sharing
In our FabLab in Milan, we carry out research, educational and cultural activities with a social and sustainability-conscious footprint.
Technology and Work
We love technology and machinery, but even more so the Work. We make our skills and dedication available to businesses, designers and artists.
Digital manufacturing
For more than 15 years, our firm has been a benchmark for additive manufacturing (3d printing), the technologies of laser cutting is CNC milling, the digital transformation of the processes of prototyping In the design and fashion industries.
Our platform was the first in Italy to offer the service of online laser cutting, winning the National Service Innovation Award. We have in-house technologies and materials for rapid prototyping, model making and limited series.
We research and select innovative materials and production solutions together with our customers.
- Case study
Matched is an innovative application developed by Cosnova Innovation Lab for comparing cosmetic products. Cosnova laboratories in Germany analyze more than 10,000 products from more than 100 brands each year, using artificial intelligence to identify the best alternatives available on the market. This complex process of analysis and cataloging required the production of custom equipment to support the process, which was entirely manufactured in our laboratory in laser cutting in Milan. Among them, we deal annually with the production of batches of stencil Made of ultra-thin and durable material.
Experience design
We integrate expertise from different disciplines (humanities, design thinking, music production) to create new formats in collaboration with artists, brand is cultural institutions.
Since our inception, we have contributed to festivals, events and group exhibitions in Milan and Europe, communicating our philosophy inspired by innovative DIY and maker imaginary maker. We have set up temporary laboratories and workshops at Triennale, Palazzo Clerici, Giardini di Porta Venezia, Politecnico Bovisa.
- Case study
The brand Karl Lagerfeld combines in an iconic aesthetic Parisian classics and attitude rock-chic. In agreement with the headquarters of the Dutch group, we have worked to integrate into selected promotional events a session of live customization with laser engraving. Together with the marketing department, we studied how to intervene on some iconic items, such as the Icon K bag, and how to set up customization corners with a laser engraving machine set up especially for the event.
Contract
We can deal with it as outsourcee of processing with 3D printing, laser cutting is CNC milling, working alongside our clients from the conceptualization and prototyping stage to putting into production.
Bespoke
We can conceive, design and produce in limited series elements of staging, training supports or merchandising, drawing inspiration from circular economy principles and quickly prototyping proposals and solutions.
Workshop
We can design and implement workshops and educational events inspired by design and art, both for brands and companies and as partners in publicly funded projects.
