Manufacturing is usually framed economically, but it’s central to urban sustainability. LAUDS (Local, Accessible, Urban, Digital, Sustainable), developed in an EU-funded project, helps city manufacturers transform production, collaboration, and local value creation. It offers tools for data sharing and participation, lowering barriers to digital and open practices for resilient manufacturing.
Enrico Bassi is a designer, maker, researcher, and innovation consultant. He is a researcher at SUPSI and part of the LAUDS team, working on sustainable urban manufacturing. He previously led Fab Lab Italia, Fab Lab Torino, and OpenDot. He’s visiting professor internationally, and coordinates community-driven innovation projects on inclusion, sustainability, and digital fabrication.