Technology

Industrial inside,
artisan outside

We combine industrial-grade 3D printing, sub-millimeter precision laser cutting, and expert manual finishing to produce scale models that stand the test of time and communicate excellence.

0.1mm Printing resolution
0.05mm Laser cutting precision
3×3m Maximum dimension
1:8–1:5000 Scale range
High-resolution industrial FDM 3D printer at Defusion studio
Industrial 3D Printing
01 — Digital fabrication

High-resolution
3D printing

We use industrial FDM printers with a layer resolution of up to 0.1mm, the equivalent of a human hair. This allows us to reproduce architectural details such as sills, moldings, facade textures, and landscaping elements at scales that would be impossible using traditional methods.

Each piece is printed with optimized supports to minimize post-processing marks on visible surfaces. The result is a uniform surface, ready for manual finishing.

Models larger than 3×3m are produced in modular sections, which can be interlocked and disassembled for transport and on-site assembly.

Layer resolution 0.1 — 1 mm (configurable per project)
Base material PLA · ASA · PETG · TPU · SLA/MSLA Resin
Maximum Dimension 3 × 3 m (modular production)
Surface finish Sanding · Primer · Painting
Precision laser cutting for scale model components
CO₂ Laser Cutting
02 — Precision cutting

Sub-millimeter
laser cutting

CO₂ laser cutting allows us to work with MDF, acrylic, cardboard, balsa wood, and metal with an accuracy of 0.05mm. Ideal for flat elements such as bases, floors, slabs, stylized vegetation, and scaled signage.

Cutting and engraving in the same production step: text, block numbering, project logos, and dimension lines are engraved directly onto the parts, without the need for additional labels.

Cutting precision ± 0.05 mm
Materials MDF · Acrylic · Balsa · Cardboard
Laser cutting area up to 3000 × 1500 mm in partnership with local industrial infrastructure (Gondomar, Porto)
Capability Cutting + Vector engraving
Manual artisan finishing of architectural scale model
Artisan finishing
03 — Manual finishing

Expert
craftsmanship

Technology gives us structure; the hands of our artisans give us character. Every scale model undergoes manual sanding, priming, brush or airbrush painting, and piece-by-piece quality control before final assembly.

Vegetation, water, paving, and facade materials are applied manually using specialized architectural modeling materials, the same used in top European studios.

Painting Brush · Airbrush · Spray
Vegetation Flocks · Stabilized moss · Scaled trees
Lighting Integrated LED · Programmable RGB
Base and Mechanisms Acrylic · Lacquered MDF · Glass + Integrated electronic mechanisms: stepper motors, linear actuators, programmable lighting systems, USB/Bluetooth interfaces for remote control.
Materials

What we use and why

Plastics

A family of high-performance thermoplastic polymers (PLA, ASA, PETG, TPU). Smooth finishes, high machinability, available in a wide range of colors. Ideal for fine details and structural parts. ASA: UV and weather-resistant, ideal for permanent display and outdoor models.

3D Printing High definition Paintable

Lacquered MDF

Used for bases, platforms, and flat elements. Homogeneous texture, easy to glue and paint. Superior durability for prolonged exhibition.

Bases Laser cutting Durable

Acrylic

For water features, glass covers, and premium bases. Available transparent, smoked, or colored. Integrated laser cutting and engraving.

Water Glass Premium bases

Wood

Natural woods and derivatives (balsa, MDF, plywood, oak) for bases, platforms, and landscaping elements. Natural and warm finish, compatible with varnishes, paints, and surface treatments.

Competitions Study Natural

Metal and Wire

Metal structures, suspension cables, roofing elements. Brass, stainless steel, and aluminum to scale for high-tech architecture.

Structure Roofing Premium

Vegetation

Flocks of different granularities, stabilized moss, manufactured scaled trees, and synthetic grass. Landscaping is always treated with the same rigor as the architecture.

Trees Grass Landscaping

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