Hybrid Manufacturing for Artistic Sculptures with Industrial Robots

Showcase by Magister Italia CAD-CAM
This post from Magister Italia CAD-CAM highlights an innovative workflow merging additive manufacturing, robotic milling, and polishing in the arts sector. The project demonstrates how a single robotic cell can switch seamlessly between material deposition and subtraction when shaping complex forms.

Integrated Multi-Process Workflow
As seen in the shared video, an industrial robot first performs large-scale additive manufacturing by extruding thermoplastic layers, then transitions to precise milling operations on both polymer and foam blocks. Final results include a stylized cat-head sculpture—each phase simulated and programmed with ENCY CAD/CAM software.

Robust Programming and Flexibility
This example shows the power of using ENCY products to unify diverse robotic processes for art production. Flexible programming supports both creative prototyping and real-world manufacturing requirements with ease.