Back in the day, Poblenou was known as the “Catalonian Manchester” for being the centre of Catalan and Iberian industry. After the 1992 Olympics, the city decided to implement the 22@ district plan. The project basically meant to renew the area, which had been left pretty abandoned, in to a central business district. Nowadays, that old cluster of factories and working class residences has evolved in to the city’s tech and innovation district. Artists, creatives and young professionals from around the world have converted the former factories and warehouses into unique lofts, galleries, shops and co-working spaces.
What is really special about this 3D printing place is that it uses pioneering technology and materials. They have printers that aren’t even on the market yet, a people scanner so you can print an exact model of anyone (quite popular for gifts), and a specialized plaster cast 3d printer which is ideal for architectural projects (which we were allowed a peak of and which kind of blew our minds). Plus Rafel, the owner, is always willing to help with any 3D doubts you may have!
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