Open Source

We believe in a future of open source manufacturing. Why reinvent the wheel? That is why we share our knowledge on Wikifactory.
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Here you will find an explanation of machines that we have made ourselves, but also research and the results:

A software tool that allows designers to nest objects in the CNC sheets before they are milled.
A method to classify materials; the CasCompass.
A homemade lasermachine.
A self made sheetpress.
A toolkit for minimizing wood waste in CNC production.

Studies we have worked on include:

2022-2023: Open Oproep Bouwen aan talent 2022 | Stimuleringsfonds

2021-2022: TNO Fieldlab voor emissieloos bouwen – BioBased Economy

2019-2022: OPEN!NEXT – Transforming Collaborative Product Creation (opennext.eu)

2019-2022: HVA Repurpose: HvA onderzoekt ‘Repurpose’ toepassingen – HvA https://vimeo.com/505759549

2021-2022: Better Factory: BCF | Better Factory

2020: 7-Loops naar Circulaire tentoonstellingsbouw | RVO.nl | Rijksdienst

If you want to know more, please contact marije@fictionfactory.nl