The interaction between stone and 4.0 technology

At the “Italian Stone Theatre” event that took place during the 2017 Marmomac, the technologies of Intermac, Diamut and Donatoni Macchine demonstrated the potential for stone machining, highlighting the productive and technical ability of the furnishing and design companies involved - Seguso Gianni and Vicentina Marmi. The event was sub-divided into a number of exhibitions where Intermac, Diamut and Donatoni were the stars of the Virtuous Machines section organised by designer Raffaello Galiotto. Two projects were even transformed into prototypes: “Rezzonico” and “Easy” - design items that seem to be ready for large-scale production and marketing. As the designer explained, «The 'Rezzonico' lamp is produced using a natural veined marble - a choice that highlights the value of natural materials, granting this serial format a unique quality that it wouldn't otherwise have. Each single lamp can be considered a unique item because its natural pattern is unrepeatable. From a technical viewpoint, the 5-axis waterjet machining of the Primus was brought to new levels, considerably limiting the waste.» The work was produced in collaboration with Generelli Marmi. «The use of the waterjet technology of Intermac's Primus range emphasised the amazing possibilities to transform stone materials into artefacts that are rather complex in both the technical and formal sense. The latest systems used on these machines guarantee accuracy, working speed and reduced waste; these factors are crucial for the large-scale production of practical objects with a complex shape, and for reaching performance levels similar to those of other, lighter materials.» This was the opinion of Matteo Generelli, company owner, after the prototype had been created.