When faced with changes in the global marketplace, some businesses choose to expand their scope. Others have done the opposite: they have narrowed their focus, refined their market positioning or found a material, process or skill to invest everything in. Scussel Eyewear falls into the second group. Based in Agordo, in the heart of an

Executing special projects is easier if you have the right tools for the job Moulding is a key part of manufacturing and building the right mould is essential if you are to execute a successful project and keep production costs within budget. We spoke to Andrea Scopel, Head of D.F.’s Technical Department, which is specialised

Some people have ideas, others make them happen. In some fields, such as art for example, it is often one and the same person. In others, like industry, it is more than one. As Sonia and Mirco Berdusco – the owners of B.I. COLOR tell us – some people have imagination while others are more practical

Soldering is a key stage in eyewear production and essential for its structural integrity. It calls for the utmost concentration, precision and even a touch of creativity to ensure the very best structural and aesthetic results, especially for more original products. We spoke to Carmen Scopel and Roberta Licini, two experienced solderers at D.F., where

Advances in tool technology have given designers greater creative freedom to craft eyewear that is both unique and financially viable Nowadays, eyewear brands are constantly pushing the boundaries of originality. And that’s no easy task, given that the market is so overcrowded. The only way to make a name for yourself, as Corrado Rosson, founder of

The ancient origins of moulds The very first moulds date back to ancient times, with examples found from as early as the Bronze Age. Despite such ancient beginnings, they are still vital to modern manufacturing. If anything, they have become more important as industry strives to meet the ever-growing demand for products in today’s world.

How the bending process can make the difference when manufacturing high-end metal eyewear Bending metal is an essential process when manufacturing high-end eyewear. High-quality bending not only determines the aesthetic appeal of the glasses, but their durability and accuracy too. Michelangelo Pisan, a toolmaker with many years’ experience in the eyewear industry and a long-standing

Rossano Frada, Head of D.F.’s Technical Department, talks to us about production and current market dynamics At D.F. it is not just materials that undergo transformation during production. The whole process is a metamorphosis that starts with an intuition – sometimes just a sketch or an idea spoken out loud – and takes shape thanks

While technology is constantly evolving, bringing about changes in production processes, the importance of the human factor remains a constant, especially in high-end manufacturing. In the eyewear industry, there’s no substitute for the manual skill of the technician. We discussed this with Paola Ciet, Production Manager at D.F. Hi Paola, can you explain the D.F.

The Italian eyewear production chain is a source of great pride for the Italian business world. This tradition of excellence, whose origins go back as far as 1878, continues to set new standards, bringing to market products that are a benchmark for the industry. We retraced the beginnings of this great tradition with Giovanni Susti,