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Inspiration On; Lights Out Rogers emphasized that their modernized furniture design and production process is fueled by technology but driven by human brilliance. While human experts design furniture and create the programs to print it, robots perform the repetitive, physical tasks. At their flagship location, Haddy uses eight 8-axis robotic arms to help build the 3D printed furniture. “We use people in design and logistics, but they are not actually making furniture,” Rogers explained. “We can do lights-out manufacturing. Our process for building furniture can be monitored from the couch, while the robots work all night.” Most of us have owned furniture that eventually ended up on the curb or in a dumpster – objects that once served us well but were not designed to last. Haddy offers a better way forward: furniture that’s made locally, designed for durability, and fully recyclable. It’s a vision for a more sustainable future, where thoughtful design meets environmental responsibility. That’s the kind of furniture the future deserves. Explore the entire “Passion Project” series on IMTS+. Episode 2, “Furnishing the Future,” reveals how Haddy combines circular production and 3D printing to create stylish, sustainable furniture while reducing waste. Also available on demand, Episode 1, “The Harmony of Art & Technology,” details the manufacturing partnership

Both organic and non-organic salvaged materials are transformed into pellets for additive manufacturing (AM), giving items that would be trash new life as functional furniture. Fun fact: A coffee shop could now have tables that smell like… coffee. In addition to addressing distribution and design, Haddy also builds circularity into all of the new products it creates. Furniture pieces include a radio frequency identification tag, so everything is fully traceable. When a consumer is ready for a new piece of furniture, they can return the old piece and recoup a share of the value. Haddy will then recycle the old furniture to make new pieces. The process, called “Haddy Inside,” has the potential to dramatically reduce waste in furniture production. Entering the Industry Haddy entered the massive furniture industry in 2022, starting with 3D printed tables and planters designed for a premium retailer. AM, it turns out, is the perfect application for building items like large, decorative planters. Common planter materials can be prohibitively heavy – think stone, concrete, or terra cotta. Plastic and fiberglass can be costly and lack strength.

that improved the intricate process of making world class guitars at C.F. Martin & Co. Episode 3, “Must Love Dogs (and 3D Printing),” releasing this summer, spotlights how DIVE uses 3D printing to create prosthetics for pets. For more exciting content, visit IMTS+.

Using AM, Haddy developed a series of 30 slightly different planters for a restaurant client. When put together, the 3D printed planters provided an aesthetically pleasing separation between the sidewalk and the dining area, resembling a wave topped with beautiful flowers. “We were able to make each planter different using 3D printing while ensuring they all were the same weight and size. This project would not have been possible with other materials,” concludes Rogers. Haddy’s process allows consumers to select furniture and have it printed near the point of use, eliminating the need for large warehouses or lengthy shipping times. By tracking products and ensuring circularity, Haddy also addresses the massive waste in the furniture industry. All products are made from recyclable materials. Hence, they can be repurposed as raw materials instead of being discarded at the end of their life cycle.