Volcano Studio: Design that ships [not just looks good]

Product design and engineering studio based in Turin (Torino), Italy. We design and build electronics enclosures, custom assembly jigs and fixtures, interactive devices and functional prototypes, from concept to small-series production.

What we do

  • Industrial and product design
  • Mechanical design and engineering (parametric CAD)
  • Enclosures and housings for electronic boards (DIN rail, IP52, snap-fit, modular shells)
  • Custom assembly jigs, fixtures and centering jigs for production lines
  • Rapid prototyping: 3D printing (PETG, TPU, SLA resin), CNC milling
  • Small-series production (e.g. silicone moulds)
  • Interactive installations and exhibition devices
  • Research and development, proof of concept for research projects

The Projects.

  • Interactive Table (With Reply for Marelli, Automotive, 2024): Interactive table for trade shows, showrooms and presentations (with Reply for Marelli): capacitive sensors, encoder, four touch screens, RGB LED effects, central unit made with additive manufacturing. Tavolo interattivo per fiere ed eventi.
  • Nicla Family Enclosure (Arduino, Industrial, 2022-2023): Modular enclosure for the Arduino Nicla boards (Sense, Voice, Vision): universal base, variant-specific top shell, 1/4"-20 mount, magnetic USB connection, series production with silicone moulds (1500 pcs). Scocca modulare per schede Arduino Nicla.
  • Custom Centering Jigs (With NewStl for Iveco, Industrial, 2023): Custom centering and positioning jigs for component assembly (with NewStl for Iveco): 3D-printed PETG and TPU parts on a CNC-milled aluminium base with an ergonomic handle. Dime di centraggio e posizionamento su misura.
  • Hat Carrier Enclosure (Arduino, Industrial, 2023-2024): Custom enclosure for the Arduino Hat Carrier board: 35 mm DIN EN60715 rail mounting for PLC electrical panels, IP52 protection, snap-fit closure, removable knock-outs on the connectors. Scocca per scheda Arduino Hat Carrier.
  • ECG Wristband (Politecnico Torino, Healthcare, 2021): Proof of concept of an ECG wristband for Politecnico di Torino: 60% thinner, light feedback, magnetic connector, CNC-milled stainless steel electrodes. Braccialetto ECG, proof of concept.
  • Delta (Torino Lab Srl, R&D, 2019-2020): R&D on aluminium profiles: CNC subtractive machining lets them bend cold into curved shapes, shown with a lamp as demonstrator. Delta, piegatura di profili in alluminio.

Trusted by: Reply, Arduino, Politecnico di Torino, BasicNet, Fablab Torino, Italdesign.

Cosa facciamo

Studio di product design e ingegneria a Torino. Progettiamo e realizziamo scocche e involucri per schede elettroniche, dime di posizionamento e centraggio su misura per l'assemblaggio, dispositivi interattivi e prototipi funzionali, dal concept alla produzione in piccola serie.

  • Design industriale e di prodotto
  • Progettazione meccanica e ingegnerizzazione (CAD parametrico)
  • Scocche, involucri e contenitori per schede elettroniche (guida DIN, IP52, chiusura a scatto, scocche modulari)
  • Dime di posizionamento, dime di centraggio, maschere e attrezzature di montaggio su misura
  • Prototipazione rapida: stampa 3D (PETG, TPU, resina SLA), fresatura CNC
  • Produzione in piccola serie (es. stampi in silicone)
  • Installazioni interattive e dispositivi per fiere ed eventi
  • Ricerca e sviluppo, proof of concept per progetti di ricerca

Manifesto: Seven principles that guide our working method.