# Switzerland’s timeless art mechanics embraces 3D future

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/switzerlands-timeless-art-mechanics-embraces-3d-future/
- Published: 2021-01-25T09:15:46-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo caption: © Fabrice COFFRINI Art mechanics has survived the advent of digital technology by embracing the possibilities opened up by computer simulations and three D printing. AFP.  MSN – January 24, 2021. In his snow-bound workshop, Swiss master Francois Junod’s moving mechanical artworks whir into action: birds whistle, historical luminaries write poetry — traditional craftsmanship newly recognised as being among the world’s cultural heritage. In the Jura mountains running along the French-Swiss border, the precision skills behind some of the planet’s finest watches and automatons have been handed down through the generations. […] Click here to view original web page at www.msn.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio