factory visits (26 articles)
designboom test drives bentley's new mulsanne during crewe factory tour in england
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the new mulsanne editions combine state-of-the-art technologies with the handcrafted luxuriousness that is synonymous with the brand.
the new mulsanne editions combine state-of-the-art technologies with the handcrafted luxuriousness that is synonymous with the brand.
a look inside FLORIM's automated ceramic factories in italy
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situated next to FLORIM’s headquarters in the heart of the italian ceramic district, the new factory is a hub of technology and automation.
situated next to FLORIM’s headquarters in the heart of the italian ceramic district, the new factory is a hub of technology and automation.
hamburg factory visit: three keys of steinway & sons enriched with technology
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in a world where the traditions of craftsmen reigns supreme, designboom visited steinway & sons' hamburg factory on their 165th anniversary.
in a world where the traditions of craftsmen reigns supreme, designboom visited steinway & sons' hamburg factory on their 165th anniversary.
effe perfect wellness provide most beautiful saunas and turkish baths for private interiors
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from turkish baths to luxurious spa rooms, effe merges artisanal craftsmanship with advanced technology to offer perfect well-being.
from turkish baths to luxurious spa rooms, effe merges artisanal craftsmanship with advanced technology to offer perfect well-being.
understanding new heights of uniqueness with the rolls-royce phantom
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designboom visited the home of rolls-royce in sussex, UK, to gain an in-depth insight into the bespoke designing of the 'phantom VIII' and its world's first, 'the gallery'.
designboom visited the home of rolls-royce in sussex, UK, to gain an in-depth insight into the bespoke designing of the 'phantom VIII' and its world's first, 'the gallery'.
alf dafrè heritage and future vision: designboom factory visit
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350 employees carefully craft every piece of furniture out of decades of experience, specialized in all aspects of living.
350 employees carefully craft every piece of furniture out of decades of experience, specialized in all aspects of living.
caesarstone quartz surfaces: a visit inside the factory of 'engineered stone'
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designboom visited caesarstone's factory in israel, where we took a behind-the-scenes look at the transformation of quartz into strong, flexible, resistant, and low-maintenance »
designboom visited caesarstone's factory in israel, where we took a behind-the-scenes look at the transformation of quartz into strong, flexible, resistant, and low-maintenance surfaces.
a multicolored microcosm: step inside the pantone factory in new jersey
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the pantone factory is a wunderkammer of color swatches, paint cards, ink canisters, and dyes, buzzing with the hum of mechanized movements and the flow of the factory's »
the pantone factory is a wunderkammer of color swatches, paint cards, ink canisters, and dyes, buzzing with the hum of mechanized movements and the flow of the factory's fastidious work force.
bang & olufsen: a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing processes
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celebrating 91 years of producing eye-catching technology, bang & olufsen invites designboom for a behind the scenes look at factory 5, and its manufacturing processes.
celebrating 91 years of producing eye-catching technology, bang & olufsen invites designboom for a behind the scenes look at factory 5, and its manufacturing processes.
artisanship and craft: inside the steinway piano factory in new york
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designboom walks through the workshops, restoration rooms, and storage spaces, where every aspect of the instrument's evolution is expertly considered and carefully executed.
designboom walks through the workshops, restoration rooms, and storage spaces, where every aspect of the instrument's evolution is expertly considered and carefully executed.
amorim the world's largest producer of cork products: cork stoppers
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watch how cork stoppers are made! a designboom factory visit in portugal.
watch how cork stoppers are made! a designboom factory visit in portugal.
DA A lecce is where heavy-duty mechanical industry meets furniture design
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designboom visited the DA A factory to witness heavy machinery fabrication blur itself with detailed customizable furniture that was created by welding, bending and finishing.
designboom visited the DA A factory to witness heavy machinery fabrication blur itself with detailed customizable furniture that was created by welding, bending and finishing.
ceramiche refin brings industrial, elegant versatility into interiors
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designboom was invited to see how the italian company fabricates its high-quality tiles in their factory located on the outskirts of modena.
designboom was invited to see how the italian company fabricates its high-quality tiles in their factory located on the outskirts of modena.
explore the milan-based cinelli studio and the columbus tubing factory
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designboom concludes our three-part studio visit series with a tour of the bicycle manufacturer's milan-based office and the adjacent columbus tubing factory.
designboom concludes our three-part studio visit series with a tour of the bicycle manufacturer's milan-based office and the adjacent columbus tubing factory.
glass is tomorrow workshop: design meets craft at sişecam factory in turkey
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alongside a collection of international glassblowers and designers, designboom recently visited the production facilities of the sisecam group, one of the world’s top three home »
alongside a collection of international glassblowers and designers, designboom recently visited the production facilities of the sisecam group, one of the world’s top three home glassware manufacturers in denizli, turkey.
designboom visits carlo moretti's glass factory in murano
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designboom headed to venice, where we stepped inside one of the few artisan factories left on the island of murano that represents an established practice of glassblowing.
designboom headed to venice, where we stepped inside one of the few artisan factories left on the island of murano that represents an established practice of glassblowing.
arduino factory + production tour in turin, italy
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designboom brings you behind-the-scenes of the arduino production lines in northern italy's industrial piedmont region.
designboom brings you behind-the-scenes of the arduino production lines in northern italy's industrial piedmont region.
designboom pays a visit to shinola production facility
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committed to contribute to a renaissance of american manufacturing, shinola, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and well designed products is assembling all of its products in the »
committed to contribute to a renaissance of american manufacturing, shinola, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and well designed products is assembling all of its products in the U.S.
LAUFEN factory visit: design + development
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designers at the 120-year old LAUFEN factory offer an inside look at their intensive creative process and how state-of-the-art functional pieces are developed to work with the »
designers at the 120-year old LAUFEN factory offer an inside look at their intensive creative process and how state-of-the-art functional pieces are developed to work with the possibilities and limitations posed by ceramic material.
designboom visits the factory of elica - leader in hoods, air purifiers + fragrance diffusers
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designboom visited the fabriano, italy factory and headquarters of the brand which holds a global share of 17% of the range hoods market.
designboom visited the fabriano, italy factory and headquarters of the brand which holds a global share of 17% of the range hoods market.
LAUFEN factory visit: glazing, firing, and testing
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the 120-year old renowned ceramics factory combines state-of-the-art technological development with the high standards of artisan tradition, as hundreds of freshly molded ceramic »
the 120-year old renowned ceramics factory combines state-of-the-art technological development with the high standards of artisan tradition, as hundreds of freshly molded ceramic pieces are glazed, fired, and tested.
NIKE factory visit: nike GS - green speed
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designboom has visited nike's italian manufacturing facility, situated forty minutes outside of venice in the countryside, to witness the building of their newest concept boot.
designboom has visited nike's italian manufacturing facility, situated forty minutes outside of venice in the countryside, to witness the building of their newest concept boot.
LAUFEN factory visit: ceramic casting
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designboom visits the production floor of LAUFEN's 120-year old renowned ceramics factory, where skilled craftsmen work seamlessly together with robots to create ceramic on an »
designboom visits the production floor of LAUFEN's 120-year old renowned ceramics factory, where skilled craftsmen work seamlessly together with robots to create ceramic on an industrial scale.
ferrari factory tour: design
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designboom tours the ferrari car factories in maranello italy, giving you an inside look at the facilities where every ferrari in the world is hand-assembled. the last of »
designboom tours the ferrari car factories in maranello italy, giving you an inside look at the facilities where every ferrari in the world is hand-assembled. the last of three, this article looks at the design process of each custom vehicle.
ferrari factory tour: mechanical workshop
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designboom tours the ferrari car factories in maranello italy, giving you in this article an inside look at the mechanical workshop where motor components are produced.
designboom tours the ferrari car factories in maranello italy, giving you in this article an inside look at the mechanical workshop where motor components are produced.
ferrari factory tour: assembly line
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designboom tours the ferrari car factories in maranello italy, giving you an inside look at the facilities where every ferrari in the world is hand-assembled. the first of three, »
designboom tours the ferrari car factories in maranello italy, giving you an inside look at the facilities where every ferrari in the world is hand-assembled. the first of three, this article looks at the 'new assembly line'.
