Digital Fabrication and CNC

Digital fabrication bridges the gap between virtual models and physical objects by using computer-controlled machines to cut, mill, or deposit material. Architects use digital fabrication for scale models, prototypes, building components, and even full-scale structures. The workflow starts with a 3D model, processes it through CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software that generates toolpaths, and sends instructions to the machine. This file-to-factory pipeline eliminates manual interpretation errors and enables complex geometries that would be impossible or prohibitively expensive to produce by hand.