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Find out the details of the most ambitius projects developed by ML Engraving: from the requests from our Clients, the resolution of the problems and the perfect execution of the project.This is what makes ML Engraving a reliable partner.
Surface textures can have both technical-functional and aesthetic values. This case history will show us how they can convey a real psycho-tactile perception. Just like perfumes, sounds and images, tactile perceptions can also take us on a journey through memories. With this objective in mind, ML Engraving has developed a handle concept for Coltellerie Sanelli’s SKIN line. Find out more
The pleasure of a travel starts from the luggage. Travelling light, with resistant and confortable suitcases: this is the philosophy of RV Roncato, that presents for summer 2015 BOX, the rigid ultralight trolley case 100% made in Italy, decorated by the anti-scratch surface textures developed by ML Engraving. The 3D laser engraving of the entire surface of the product, designed according to a modern and minimal style, enhances the trolley without weighing it down.
This case history aims to present the high technlogical value of the surface textures of ML Engraving for industrial design projects. The project for Clay Paky brought to the development of a particular anti-glare finishing (collection MLG - Micro Laser Grains) with a very low gloss degree. Here Supersharpy, the new beam moving light by Clay Paky: state-of-the-art performances, ergonomic design and surface textures by ML Engraving.
Rubber and plastic materials acquired a very front rank place in the fashion industry. From accessories to footwear, Brands test new materials and require innovative surface textures more often, in order to offer never-before-seen attractive products. Read the case history dedicated to the O Pocket shoulder bag, a very must have for the summer 2014, thanks to the original, modern and functional design and a natural texture that recall beach bags in rattan.
Presented at Salone del Mobile 2014, TOG is the new brand of Brazilian Group Grenende. Unconventional and groundbreaking, TOG offers 21 product families that are customizable by the end customer. Among the designers who contributed to the projects, the star of industrial design, Philippe Starck, who developed Joa Sekoya: a set of chairs and tables with surface textures that create a wooden effect and manufactured by Cactooos – The Engraving Network. Find out the details of the project.
ML Engraving with its exclusive surface textures, in collaboration with Elena Sturla of Whitedistrict Studio and Marco Colombo of Marcocolombo Design and the technical support of Smimec, has developed Acqua Elsa - Water for All, an original and innovative packaging for mineral water. Acqua Elsa is one of the 40 prototypes developed thanks to the Decò Ter design competition sponsored by Regione Lombardia and Finlombarda S.p.A., and presented during the FuoriSalone 2013.
Ariete, the famous Italian brand for motorcycle accessories, chose ML Engraving for its flagship product Alu-Rub. The road grip Alu-Rub features the best technical, ergonomic and aesthetic solutions. ML Engraving has designed a special project that includes several 3D textures on the Supersoft® rubber parts. Read the Case History and find out more details.
Cactooos – The Engraving Network, introduces the case history for Twizy, the zero emission urban crosser of Renault. Twizy is a mix of technological innovation, named “Best of the Best product design 2012” at Red Dot Awards. Cactooos collaborated with Renault’ Style Centre in order to create the surface texture and engrave it onto interior and exterior plastic components of the vehicle. An important debut for the network, that followed step by step the whole project.
The new Acerbis X-Seat saddle is a mix of comfort, performance and lightness: 100% waterproof, this one-piece of polyurethane is the best that the R&D has created. In order to improve the performance and the adherence, Acerbis has collaborated with ML Engraving to develop new overlying 3D textures. The saddle has been tested by professional racers.
The choice of the right texture goes beyond the aesthetic result that you want to obtain. ML Engraving believes that a surface texture can improve the functionality of the object, for instance the anti-slipping effect. This case history is a perfect example of an original and innovative use of a geometrical texture.