Omni Forge
A student-led entrepreneurial idea by AVBO Corse that combines engineering consultancy, virtual prototyping, and sustainable product development in one workflow.
Developed at IIS Aldini Valeriani in Bologna, Omni Forge is designed to support companies and private clients from concept definition to prototype realization, with a strong focus on technical performance, production feasibility, and environmental impact.
What it does
Omni Forge digitalizes the order flow to make product development faster and more accessible. Clients can define project constraints, upload existing STL models, and start shaping a virtual prototype through AI-assisted tools.
Once the concept is validated, the project moves into technical consultancy and, when needed, physical production through reverse engineering, laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC machining, and bench-finished craftsmanship.
Service modules
Rooted in the Bologna manufacturing ecosystem
Emilia-Romagna is one of Italy's strongest manufacturing regions, with a dense network of artisans, subcontractors, and product-driven SMEs. Omni Forge is meant to act as an operational bridge between that local industrial fabric and the technical education tradition of IIS Aldini Valeriani, the oldest technical school in Italy.
Through collaboration with CNA and local companies, the project turns real production needs into applied learning opportunities for students while offering businesses faster development cycles and access to emerging talent.
Who Omni Forge is for
The concept addresses different parts of the market with one shared goal: making advanced prototyping and engineering support easier to access.
SMEs focused on research and development
Omni Forge helps small and medium-sized companies shorten prototyping cycles and reduce the costs normally associated with advanced product development.
Specialized subcontractors
The project supports manufacturing partners with design-for-manufacturing and lean thinking, turning them into proactive contributors instead of simple executors.
Businesses without internal prototyping capacity
Companies that lack dedicated software, engineering staff, or prototyping lines can access high-level technical support through a single workflow.
Innovation and sustainability
Omni Forge combines AI-assisted model generation, engineering analysis, and sustainability-focused decision support. The roadmap includes tools that estimate carbon footprint and compare materials early in the development process, helping clients evaluate greener options before manufacturing starts.
The broader vision goes beyond single prototypes: the team wants to help companies improve performance, reduce waste, and make more informed choices about materials, packaging, logistics, and life cycle impact.
Multidisciplinary student team
Omni Forge is powered by AVBO Corse students from multiple disciplines, building on four years of experience in international STEM Racing competitions supported by Formula 1.
Communication and next steps
The project is intended to grow through direct relationships with school partners, local companies, and digital channels such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Workshops, technical seminars, and hands-on trials are part of the strategy to spread technical culture and collect feedback from early adopters.
Omni Forge aims to turn that feedback loop into sustainable growth, stronger ties with the local community, and concrete opportunities for students to work on real engineering challenges.