Prior to starting Pagani in 1992, company founder Horacio Pagani had already established the company Modena Design to supply the industry with components made from high-end composite materials, including carbon fiber which was still in its infancy at the time as far as production cars were concerned.
Modena Design also supplied Pagani in its formative years but as the new supercar company grew, focus turned away from the components company. Pagani is now giving Modena Design a reboot.
Pagani in September said Modena Design now specializes in precision CNC machining for not only the automotive industry but also aerospace and biomedical industries.
It can produce intricate components made from aluminum, titanium, and other special metals, like those you find in components for hip and knee replacement surgeries, for example.
The company uses specialized machinery including high-speed CNC milling centers for shaping raw materials, as well as high-precision vertical CNC milling centers. Many operate autonomously, allowing parts to be fashioned around the clock. Some of the machines are used for creating unique finishes, including anodizing and polished finishes.
The company, located at Pagani's home in San Cesario sul Panaro, Italy, still also supplies parts for Pagani's supercars, including over 700 individuals parts for the latest Utopia supercar. These include items like the steering wheel, transmission linkage, and pedals, all machined from solid aluminum. Now some of that artistry may make it into rival supercars as well.
