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The Leonardo3 Museum, a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to the Renaissance master, artist, and inventor, located in the stunning setting of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, approached Bruschi at the end of 2023. The museum requested Bruschi’s collaboration with the Leonardo3 Research Center team to realize the project. After a year of work, the masterpiece was completed, allowing museum visitors to witness the realization of the maestro’s vision.

The Leonardo3 Museum reveals the true genius of Leonardo da Vinci as an artist and inventor through groundbreaking reconstructions of his machines and restorations of his paintings. Bruschi was chosen for this exceptional project due to its technical expertise and capabilities, which proved essential in bringing this extraordinary piece to fruition.

Bruschi was selected by the museum to manufacture the individual components of the structure based on designs created by the Leonardo3 Museum Study Center, which then reproduced the master’s work in its workshops.

The design of the Mazzocchio, also known as a “hood-shaped” structure, served as the foundation for a headpiece commonly worn in Renaissance Europe. More importantly, it has fascinated and challenged artists, designers, and engineers for centuries, inviting them to explore its unique perspective. Notable examples include the illustrations of Piero della Francesca and the intarsia work of Federico da Montefeltro.

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The Mazzocchio’s structure is highly complex. It represents an axonometric projection, where each plane of the toroidal solid, composed of octagonal sections, forms a hollow structure that reveals the layers beneath it. Essentially, it is a polygonal ring made up of a series of hexagonal or octagonal prismatic sections, joined to form obtuse angles throughout.

For the first time in history, Bruschi, in collaboration with the Leonardo3 Research Center, constructed this structure in metal. It is now on display at the museum in Milan, exhibited alongside Leonardo’s original drawing, preserved in the Codex Atlanticus.

Paolo Rastelli, CEO of Bruschi, shared his pride in the accomplishment:
“As an engineer, I am immensely proud that Bruschi has contributed to such an important endeavor. Beyond the technical and technological expertise required, it is incredible to witness a Leonardo masterpiece come to life. We are honored to have partnered with the Leonardo3 Museum to realize this vision of the maestro.”

The Mazzocchio is exclusively on display at the Leonardo3 Museum in Milan.

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One year after the acquisition of Sapre, the two companies will become one: Sapre will be fully incorporated into Bruschi, creating a single, stronger, and more competitive organization in the manufacturing and innovation sectors.

With this merger, Bruschi officially expands its expertise by adding aluminum alloy die-casting technology to its portfolio while maintaining its long-standing leadership in zinc alloy die-casting. This integration brings together a network of 240 skilled professionals across two Italian facilities and the Milwaukee (USA) office, all collaborating to deliver innovative solutions to customers worldwide.

To reflect this transformation, Bruschi has also updated its legal name to Bruschi S.r.l., underscoring its commitment to simplifying processes. For over 75 years, Bruschi has been a flexible and agile organization, ready to lead change in the die-casting industry.

Paolo Rastelli, CEO of Bruschi, commented:
“The completion of this merger allows us to warmly welcome our new colleagues to the team. This process streamlining will make us more agile in the market, enabling us to reduce Time to Market and offer even more specialized expertise to support our customers in achieving their goals. Bruschi has always placed the customer at the center of its strategy, building on the trust that drives goods and people through factories worldwide.”

Bruschi was supported in this transaction by TCA Triberti Colombo e Associati, serving as its advisor. The company extends its heartfelt thanks to Dr. Paolo Bergamasco and Attorney Nicola Salvarani for their invaluable contributions.

This merger marks an exciting new chapter for Bruschi, reinforcing its position as a leader in innovation and manufacturing excellence.

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We’re thrilled by the high level of interest and the questions that enriched the discussion, allowing for a direct exchange on real cases and daily challenges in the industry. A special thanks to our internal experts: Matteo Margiri, Andrea Panvini, Ermo Fusè, Matteo Colombo, and Marco Scaramuccia, for offering concrete insights drawn from their experience at Bruschi foundries, making the webinar even more relevant and practical.

Stay tuned for future in-depth events and updates on industry developments.

Thank you once again for your participation and interest!

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The sustainability analysis conducted together with Siemens AG highlighted the tangible benefits of adopting eco-friendly energy solutions. By purchasing 100% green energy, Bruschi has fully achieved its primary goal of reducing its carbon footprint and improving operational efficiency, while significantly cutting CO2 emissions and reducing long-term operating costs.

In conclusion, the integration of renewable energy in factories represents not only an opportunity to reduce environmental impact but also a strategic investment for the future. With Siemens AG’ guidance, companies can embark on a path of sustainability that not only enhances their image but also contributes to building a greener and more responsible world.

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This will be a unique opportunity to explore the distinctive characteristics of both materials, analyzing their advantages and disadvantages, similarities and differences, tolerances, and areas of application: when it is advisable to use one material over the other. In addition, we will present practical case studies based on the production experience of Bruschi foundries.

Event Program:

• • Welcome and brief introduction of Bruschi – Matteo Margiri
• Characteristics of zamak and aluminum – Andrea Panvini and Ermo Fusè
• Zamak case study – Matteo Colombo
• Aluminum case study – Marco Scaramuccia
• Q&A session

To register to the event, please: Click here.

The webinar will be conducted in English to best meet the needs of our international participants.

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The component in question is linked to the safety of the vehicle’s driver and passengers. Due to its very nature, it requires a maximum tolerance of a few thousandths compared to the required weight of 6 grams. Such a tight tolerance level is challenging to be respected 100% in producing die-cast parts.

Bruschi’s R&D team and technical office took the lead in developing a pioneering project in the sector. Leveraging software development and cutting-edge technologies, they overcame the common limitations of die-casting production and met the customer’s demand.

Therefore, the mass production of zinc pieces smaller than a €1 coin was guaranteed, respecting the tolerance specifications provided by the customer.

Bruschi designed and implemented a fully automated production process to ensure precision and quality. This process involves the use of robots equipped with precision grippers capable of extracting the die-cast components from the molds. A camera placed on the machine allows the robot to independently verify the presence of all the pieces inside the mold, dismantle them, and place them on a precision scale for quality assurance.

Any pieces that do not meet weight standards activate a reject system.

This is an example of how technological progress and engineering skills make it possible to satisfy the market’s needs, overcoming production limits that only a constantly evolving company can overcome.

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Bureau Veritas has verified Bruschi with the most accurate level of verification (the 3rd level, which involves an audit in person at the plant) and has obtained the Label which certifies the level of maturity both in terms of information security and regarding compliance with the GDPR Privacy Regulation.

ENX Consortium, the European Association of Vehicle Manufacturers and Suppliers. This standard guarantees a level of information security recognized in the automotive world.

What is TISAX® ?

TISAX is an internationally recognized information security assessment framework specifically developed for the automotive industry.

What does the TISAX Certification certify:

Sensitive Data Protection: Certifies that an organization can protect sensitive data, including design projects, customer data, and other critical business data, from unauthorized access or security breaches.

Standards Compliance: Verify that your organization complies with globally and industry-recognized information security standards.

Risk Management: This certifies that an organization has implemented a risk management system to identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks.

Technical and organizational security measures: Verify that the organization has implemented technical and organizational security measures to protect information, including data encryption, access control, and staff training.

Incident Management: Verifies that an organization has an effective process for managing and responding to information security incidents, ensuring rapid recovery during a security breach.

Paolo Rastelli, CEO of Bruschi, states: ‘The TISAX certification is not merely a target for Bruschi, but an ongoing journey. It’s a continuous endeavor to safeguard both our and our customers’ information against unauthorized access. We take pride in providing our automotive partners with the reassurance that stems from secure data and systems. Our team is committed to unwavering efforts to uphold and enhance these security standards consistently.”.

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In this 2023 edition, Bruschi won his fifth NADCA Award thanks to a piece part of a complex opening system produced for FAAC S.p.A., a historic Italian multinational company specialized in automation for gates and barriers, automatic entrances and doors, car parks and access control.

This is a significant moment for the company, as it further solidifies its position of technological leadership in the world of zinc alloy die casting. This achievement coincides with the months during which Bruschi also emerged as a key player in the world of aluminum alloy die casting, thanks to the acquisition of SAPRE Srl, a historic Italian company specializing in aluminum alloys, all while celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Paolo Rastelli, CEO of Bruschi, made the following statement: “The acquisition of a new production plant for aluminum die castings and our company’s anniversary were significant milestones for us. They served to rejuvenate the energy we dedicate to our daily foundry operations, ensuring customer satisfaction. This fifth NADCA Award represents another such moment—a piece of news that ignites even greater enthusiasm and energy within the company. This recognition highly gratifies us, and I am confident it will motivate us to work with increased dedication and focus, striving to achieve further noteworthy results.”

This award joins the ranks of four other projects from Bruschi that have received this prestigious recognition:

• 1997 – NADCA Award: Bruschi earned this accolade through a historic collaboration with Olivetti, resulting in a printer featuring zinc components.
• 2001 – NADCA Award: A joint effort between Bruschi and Alcatel led to the creation of an Alcatel frame, garnering Bruschi the NADCA award in 2001.
• 2016 – NADCA Award: A partnership with ARCA produced the CM18 Reader component, designed by Bruschi through co-design, which allowed the requesting company to achieve up to 40% cost savings. This achievement earned Bruschi the NADCA Award in 2016.
• 2021 – NADCA Award: Bruschi secured the 2021 NADCA Award for designing and producing an aesthetic component for a well-known car manufacturer’s steering wheel, manufactured on behalf of ZF, an important Tier 1 company in the automotive sector.

For more information on Bruschi’s other award-winning projects, click here: Awards.

In the photo, Ermo Fusè, Strategic Technology Manager of Bruschi, receives the NADCA Award together with Luca La Ganga, Principal Mechanical Engineer of FAAC.

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Bruschi S.p.A. has been a leading player in the zinc alloy die-casting market for over 75 years, and thanks to this acquisition, it has achieved its goal of diversifying the offer in technological terms. This objective was defined in the industrial plan approved by the Board of Directors during the management buyout operation of 2016 in which the shareholders of MESHPA S.r.l., in the persons of Eng. Paolo Rastelli, Dr. Simone Maggiori and Eng. Matteo Coppola, acquired Bruschi S.p.A.

This technological diversification follows the diversification in terms of geographical market materialized in 2020, with the acquisition of the Milwaukee, WI production unit in the United States from the German group HUF, and is consistent with the growth strategy set by the company: a strategy which saw Bruschi S.p.A. go from 16.5 million euros in turnover in 2013 to 43 million euros in turnover in 2022, with a forecast for 2023 of 55 million euros.

Bruschi S.p.A., therefore, positions itself today as a vertical and integrated technology partner for its customers in Europe and North America, growing from a workforce of 220 employees to a post-acquisition team of 270 employees in three different production plants between Italy and the United States.

Paolo Rastelli, CEO of Bruschi, declares: “This acquisition is another important step in the history of Bruschi. A new step to make our industrial project concrete”. Simone Maggiori, VP and Head of Sales, adds: “This is a fundamental technological diversification that will allow us better to follow our customers between Europe and North America. We will work in continuity with the Sapre business, immediately developing long-term synergistic commercial strategies”. Matteo Coppola, board member, finally comments: “We are achieving the plan defined in 2016: our energy, our experience, and our concreteness will be the sap for new ideas to be developed in the near future”.

By Sapre S.r.l., the Surveyor Gianfranco Bollini, Sole Director of Sapre S.r.l., supports Bruschi S.p.A. with his best wishes declaring, “In Sapre, we are very satisfied with this operation. We have worked to leave the company in expert hands: our priority has been to ensure the continuity of Sapre’s corporate philosophy based throughout its history on continuous technological, business, and operational development. With the Bruschi company, we are certain that this can be achieved with an even greater driving force than that supported up to now by Sapre. I wish Paolo, Simone, and Matteo to lead Sapre in the best possible way with particular attention to continuity and innovation.”

TCA Triberti Colombo e Associati assisted Bruschi S.p.A. in the transaction as an advisor. Bruschi S.p.A. thanks, in particular, to Dr. Paolo Bergamasco and Avv. Nicola Salvarani for support. Sapre S.r.l. was assisted by Law & Tax, Barberi, Bellini, Rondinone, Santaroni & Partners law firm, and Paolo Frattini & Partners as an advisor. Sapre S.r.l. thanks, particularly to Dr. Filippo Colombo, the lawyer Monica Bosco and Dr. Paolo Frattini.

Published on July 5, 2023

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