Legor and HP are collaborating in the Amano+ project, designed and developed by Thomas Lehman and his design team in Milan within AnalogLab. The project introduces a highly customizable, sustainable, Italian made, and tailor-made watch, crafted in stainless steel using the innovative Binder Jet 3D printing technology. This ambitious collaboration strengthens the bond between Legor and HP, merging Legor’s expertise in metal science with HP’s innovative Binder Jet technology to create cutting-edge solutions.

Amano+ is much more than just a timepiece: it symbolizes the convergence of innovation, design, uniqueness, and environmental respect. Each watch is meticulously designed and crafted in Italy using advanced Binder Jet technology, enabling unprecedented creative and productive freedom. Thanks to the online customer experience crafted by AnalogLab, clients can customize their Amano+ in real-time, selecting cases, dials, and straps for a personalized result. In just a few minutes, customers can create a unique, deeply personal accessory that matches each individual’s original style.

Thomas Lehman, founding partner of AnalogLab, describes the ambition of Amano+: «We have created a groundbreaking innovation in the industry. By working with our Legor and HP, material and production contributors, we seek to develop a closed loop production system harnessing the power and innovation of 3D printing in 316L Stainless Steel to allow our buyers to create for the first time their own ‘limited edition’ timepiece. »

The Amano+ project is a milestone for Legor, as it continues to explore the potential of 3D printing to produce high-precision metal components through its 3D Metal Hub. «We are proud to be part of this project, as it has once again allowed us to highlight Italian excellence and the Made in Italy mark, enhancing the expertise and tradition that have defined our country over the years», stated Fabio Di Falco, Marketing & Customer Support Manager at Legor. «In collaborations like this, we put innovation at the service of designers to bring unique and ever-more exclusive products to life, pushing the boundaries of creative possibilities. »

HP’s Binder Jet technology, specifically used for producing Amano+ watch cases, represents extraordinary innovation: through an advanced sintering process, it is possible to obtain metal components with density, strength, and quality comparable to traditional production methods, yet with unmatched design flexibility. Binder Jet 3D printing eliminates material waste – utilizing powders that are 99% reusable at the end of the print cycle – and opens up new production possibilities that do not require molds, reducing assembly time and production costs, even for small volumes.

Thus, HP technology and Legor’s expertise take Amano+ and watchmaking beyond traditional limits, marking the start of a new era.

To learn more about the Amano+ project, its origin, and its uniqueness, visit the official website: amanoplus.com