Found Objects: transform CNC wood waste into valuable materials and products

From FabLabs and makerspaces to commercial production facilities, digital fabrication tools such as CNC routers provide a dynamic way to produce custom objects with few restrictions in shape or form. However, this freedom also generates waste. 

At Fiction Factory - a sustainable construction company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands - the Found Objects team embarks on a journey to address the factory's waste. Through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the factory is integrating an Open-Source design tool into its system. This tool aims to transform CNC leftover pieces into a new building material and valuable products. These creations have been showcased in various design fairs, building a community and inspiring other designers, makers and creative minds to join the waste-driven design movement. 

The workshop focuses on presenting the Found Objects project through dynamic exercises exploring collaborative experiences. Participants arrange a hypothetical CNC project, highlighting challenges in efficient custom production. This sparks discussions on human vs. machine efficiency and raises awareness about machine-generated waste.