Voxel8, a multi-material digital manufacturing company, and Eddy Ricami, a leading Italian manufacturer to the fashion industry, have announced an agreement on an exclusive arrangement for Eddy Ricami to produce and sell high-fashion accessories using Voxel8 ActiveLab technology.
ActiveLab enables manufacturers to offer unique design embellishments to their customers with shorter design cycle and manufacturing lead times.
According to a recent press release, ActiveLabsystem also offers a complete turnkey solution, including hardware, software and materials, for printing functional features on textiles.
“Our technology fundamentally transforms how footwear, apparel fashion and accessories are developed and produced,” commented Percy Chinoy, Director of Business Development at Voxel8.
Percy further added, “It enables manufacturers to offer unique design embellishments to their customers with shorter design cycle times, reduced manufacturing lead times and inventory costs, and lowers costs associated with tooling, freight and tariffs.”
By establishing the ActiveLabcapabilities at its manufacturing facility in Montecosaro, Italy, Eddy Ricami can now respond rapidly to the demands of their high-fashion customers — creating high-quality, custom-designed products while eliminating supply chain risks associated with overseas production.
In the future, Eddy Ricami customers will be able to realise the potential of personalised designs at virtually no incremental cost, said the company.
“Through our purchase of the ActiveLab system we look to bring new, customised design elements to our customers, leveraging the latest in additive manufacturing technology,”said Gianluca Bordoni, CEO and Owner of Eddy Ricami.
