From Traditional Woodworking in Peru to Digital Carpentry in Jordan
Academic mobility and entrepreneurship in the Fab Lab Network
Wood crafts is the cultural legacy that we can find in different regions of the world, traditional techniques of assembling in wood, constructions, valuables and furniture are representations of our ancestral culture. Some years ago, with the advent of digital manufacturing technology, we carried out the first explorations to apply these new technologies in traditional processes. At that time we did not imagine that this could be integrated with other countries and with other cultures through digital media. Years passed and we realized that technology has no barriers and that knowledge can be transferred more quickly and optimally. Thus, this year and betting on continuing to learn and explore new techniques, we had the opportunity to be in Jordan, a wonderful country full of art, culture and tradition. Techworks Fab Lab Amman opened the doors for us to carry out a deeper exploration in the use of computerized cutting technology for wood using materials from the region and Peruvian digital designs. Thus, we began to create a fusion of knowledge and creativity. The experience was fascinating, a mixture and contribution of two countries that live on different continents but that in turn preserve the art of wood as part of their culture.
The product: the octopus table, a modular table that can be customized in sizes and adapts to any space.
The key: The people, a team of professionals, creatives and designers who participated in different processes: personalization in digital design, rapid prototyping, materials, cutting configuration, machine operation, assembly and assembly.
Digital carpentry is the methodology that we use to optimize the manufacturing processes of a product using CNC technology. However, the most important thing in this process are the people: carpenters, designers and makers who learn and document the experience.
For this reason we decided to document the entire process of the experience, this helps us to validate the idea of working collaboratively manufacturing products anywhere in the world through a distributed local manufacturing and with shared knowledge contributing to the art of wood industry of furniture and innovative design.
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