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Designtech, Caracol, and LAMÁQUINA have partnered to open Milan’s first permanent hub dedicated to large-format robotic additive manufacturing (LFAM) for the design sector. According to the announcement, the space gives designers, studios, and brands ongoing access to large-scale robotic fabrication and engineering support, rather than a project-by-project service arrangement.
The venture, announced July 8, 2026, combines Designtech’s facilities and network, Caracol’s robotic manufacturing hardware and software, and LAMÁQUINA’s fabrication and design experience.
On Designtech’s role in the ecosystem, CEO Ivan Tallarico said the company doesn’t build products itself, but rather builds “the ecosystem that makes breakthrough products possible,” connecting technologies, manufacturing capabil