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Digital fabrication / Laser cutting · 2026-08-29
Manufacturing vortex generators with resin 3D printing and CO₂ laser cutting
Vortex generators are small aerodynamic parts with a real impact on airflow behaviour over a wing. In this project we manufactured a series of resin vortex generators for a light aircraft, following a complete workshop process: from manufacturing through to preparation for final installation.
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Digital fabrication / Laser cutting · 2026-08-29
Custom busts from photographs: layered wood manufacturing
These two busts are based on real photographs: a female figure and a pregnant woman. This is not 3D scanning or traditional sculpture, but a digital fabrication process in which an image is interpreted and transformed into volume.
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3D Printing · 2026-08-29
3D-printed clutch alignment tool for D16W5 engine
In applied mechanics, many repairs require specific tools that are not always available on the market. In this case we show a clutch alignment tool for the D16W5 engine, manufactured using 3D printing. This part helps centre the clutch disc correctly during assembly, which is critical to ensure trouble-free assembly and optimal operation of the system.
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Laser engraving · 2026-08-29
Laser engraving on PVC for marking diving equipment
In diving, properly identifying equipment is not a minor detail. When several people share gear or a centre manages many units, fast and permanent marking prevents losses, confusion and wasted time. For this job we engraved reference codes on plastic tubes (PVC-type) to identify diving equipment, with a clean and durable finish.
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Digital fabrication / Laser cutting · 2026-08-29
Made-to-measure trousers: precision-cut pieces for custom tailoring
This project shows a key stage in the production of made-to-measure trousers: the precise cutting of each piece that makes up the garment. This is not mass production, but work designed from the outset to fit a specific person and a specific pattern.
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Digital fabrication / Laser cutting · 2026-08-29
Wooden tree of life: unique engraved piece filled with resin
This project is a perfect example of how a personal idea can be transformed into a unique piece when design, technique and craft manufacturing are combined. The commission began with a very specific request: to create a wooden tree of life with an elaborate design, visual depth and a finish that conveyed calm and meaning.
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Digital fabrication / Laser cutting · 2026-08-29
Laser engraving on metal in Girona: precision and durability
Laser engraving on metal is a precise and permanent solution for marking parts, components and products that need to withstand use, time and demanding conditions.
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Digital fabrication / Laser cutting · 2026-08-29
Laser cutting wood in Girona: what can be made and who it is for
Laser cutting wood is one of the most widely used techniques in digital fabrication when precision, repeatability and personalisation are required.
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