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425-year-old Austrian bell foundry survives on 3D printing and lasers
The 425-year-old Grassmayr Bell Foundry in Austria, founded in 1599, uses 3D printing, lasers, and computer simulations to survive modern challenges like rising material costs and declining demand for church bells. Brothers Johannes and Peter Grassmayr lead the foundry, which faces pressures from high bronze prices, energy costs, and fewer church constructions.
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