--- title: Foldcast - Paper formworks for concrete elements description: We provide technology for the construction industry that enables to make the building processes more efficient and sustainable. image: https://foldcast.com/hubfs/featured_open-graph.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://foldcast.com#main-content) Close [![FOL Foldcast Logo White](https://foldcast.com/hubfs/FOL%20Foldcast%20Logo%20White.svg)](https://foldcast.com/?hsLang=en)[![FOL Foldcast Logo White](https://foldcast.com/hubfs/FOL%20Foldcast%20Logo%20White.svg)](https://foldcast.com/?hsLang=en) ![](https://foldcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ottobre_2024/home_02.jpg?width=300&name=home_02.jpg) # Less concrete. More design. ### Sustainable concrete building elements made with paper-based moulds ![](https://foldcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ottobre_2024/Home_Mobile.jpg?width=300&name=Home_Mobile.jpg) # Less concrete. More design. ### Sustainable concrete building elements made with paper-based moulds - [FOLDCAST](https://foldcast.com#why-foldcast) - [PRODUCT](https://foldcast.com#products) - [ABOUT](https://foldcast.com#our-team) - [CONTACT](https://foldcast.com#contact) WHY FOLDCAST ## Low carbon footprint. ## High performance. Unique design. ### We are committed to making building processes more sustainable and efficient. ### Our concrete building elements are designed to reduce carbon footprint and improve structural performance, while providing unique architectural designs. ![icon-price-competitive](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144329531/icons/icon-price-competitive.svg) Safe Tailored and certified for the specific structural loads  ![icon-safe](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144329531/icons/icon-safe.svg) Code-compliant Designed according to CH and EU building standards ![icon-code-compliant](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144329531/icons/icon-code-compliant.svg) Price-competitive Save money and resources in concrete structural elements ![](https://foldcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ottobre_2024/02_WhyFoldcast.jpg?width=300&name=02_WhyFoldcast.jpg) OUR SOLUTION ## Structurally optimized. Digitally fabricated. ### We optimize concrete building elements by placing the material only where it is structurally needed, while ensuring maximum strength and functionality. This is enabled by our flexible and fully recyclable paper-based moulds, produced using advanced software and digital machines. ![icon-scalable](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144329531/icons/icon-scalable.svg) Scalable Automated production with digital technologies ![icon-fast](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144329531/icons/icon-fast.svg) Fast Ready to be assembled at the construction site ![icon-easy-to-implement](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144329531/icons/icon-easy-to-implement.svg) Easy to implement Simple integration in existing construction processes Il tuo browser non supporta il tag video. OUR PRODUCTS ![Product SlabX](https://foldcast.com/hubfs/icons/Product%20SlabX.png "Product SlabX") ### SlabX Pre-manufactued floor system ![Products Vertebra](https://foldcast.com/hubfs/icons/Products%20Vertebra.png "Products Vertebra") ### Vertebra On-site assembled staircase ### Didn’t find what you were looking for? Let’s develop it together! ### We offer customized consultancy to achieve all your needs.  ![](https://foldcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ottobre_2024/05_OUR_SERVICES.jpeg?width=300&name=05_OUR_SERVICES.jpeg) SERVICES ## From design  to construction.  ### We support architects, engineers, general contractors and real estate developers achieve their design, ecological and economical goals, along the entire building process. ![compass-drafting-sharp-thin 1](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144329531/icons/compass-drafting-sharp-thin%201.svg) Design We collaborate with you across the entire design process. ![icon-fabrication](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144329531/icons/icon-fabrication.svg) Fabrication We produce the concrete elements and deliver them on site. ![icon-installation](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144329531/icons/icon-installation.svg) Installation We handle the installation together with contractors. ![messages-thin](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/144329531/icons/messages-thin.svg) Consulting We offer customized consultancy to achieve all your needs.  Video player - Video completo Foldcast - Click to play video OUR TEAM Foldcast is a start-up that grew out of a university project started in 2022 at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI).  ![Fabio Amicarelli Foldcast CEO](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/144329531/hubfs/Team/Fabio%20Amicarelli%20Foldcast%20CEO.png?width=300&name=Fabio%20Amicarelli%20Foldcast%20CEO.png) Fabio Amicarelli *Co-founder & CEO* Architect, digital fabrication specialist and entrepreneur. Fabio developed the core technology of Foldcast. [![linkedin-icon](https://foldcast.com/hubfs/linkedin-icon.svg)](https://ch.linkedin.com/in/fabio-amicarelli-625287256/en) ![Ena Lloret-Fritschi Fpldcast CSO](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/144329531/hubfs/Team/Ena%20Lloret-Fritschi%20Fpldcast%20CSO.png?width=300&name=Ena%20Lloret-Fritschi%20Fpldcast%20CSO.png) Prof. Dr. Ena Lloret-Fritschi *Co-founder & CSO* Ena has been at the forefront of innovating concrete construction processes over the last 15 years at ETH Zurich and USI. [![linkedin-icon](https://foldcast.com/hubfs/linkedin-icon.svg)](https://ch.linkedin.com/in/enalloret) ![Elia Quadranti Foldcast Structural engineer](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/144329531/hubfs/Team/Elia%20Quadranti%20Foldcast%20Structural%20engineer.png?width=300&name=Elia%20Quadranti%20Foldcast%20Structural%20engineer.png) Elia Quadranti *Structural engineer* Elia is a civil engineer specialized in digital construction and concrete structures. [![linkedin-icon](https://foldcast.com/hubfs/linkedin-icon.svg)](https://ch.linkedin.com/in/elia-quadranti-623093193) Press review - ##### [**Foldcast wins the sixth edition and the audience award**](https://boldbrain.ch/foldcast-wins-the-sixth-edition-and-the-audience-award/?lang=en)boldbain.ch – 8 december 2023 - ##### [**Boldbrain Challenge 2023: Foldcast vince il primo premio**](https://www.cdt.ch/news/boldbrain-challenge-2023-foldcast-vince-il-primo-premio-336407) cdt.ch – 7 december 2023 - ##### [**Foldcast big winner at Boldbrain Startup Challenge**](https://www.startupticker.ch/en/news/foldcast-big-winner-at-boldbrain-startup-challenge) startupticker.ch – 8 december 2023 - ##### [**Calato il sipario sulla sesta edizione di Boldbrain Startup Challenge**](https://www.tio.ch/ticino/attualita/1718427/calato-il-sipario-sulla-sesta-edizione-di-boldbrain-startup-challenge) tio.ch – 8 december 2023 - ##### [**Boldbrain: Foldcast wins the 6th edition**](https://agire.ch/en/news-events/boldbrain-foldcast-wins-6th-edition) agire.ch – 8 december 2023 - ##### [**È Foldcast ("stampi" ecologici per il cemento) la startup vincitrice di Boldbrain 2023 materiali e tecnologie**](https://www.ticinoscienza.ch/it/news.php?e-foldcast-stampi-ecologici-per-il-calcestruzzo-la-startup-vincitrice-di-boldbrain-2023) ticinoscienza.ch – 9 december 2023 - ##### [**Foldcast, il progetto dell'Accademia che fornisce una soluzione per ridurre drasticamente l'uso del cemento**](https://www.arc.usi.ch/it/feeds/13374) arc.usi.ch – 14 december 2023 - ##### [**Con Fondazione Agire e Foldcast, soluzioni per un’edilizia sempre più ecologica**](https://ticinowelcome.ch/banche-e-imprese/industria-e-artigianato/con-fondazione-agire-e-foldcast-soluzioni-per-unedilizia-sempre-piu-ecologica/) ticinowelcome.ch – 26 march 2024 - [Projekt Foldcast SlabX, Win-Win-Situation für Forschung und Baubranche](https://grau-magazin.ch/nachhaltigkeit/win-win-situation-fur-forschung-und-baubranche/) grau-magazin.ch - 3 July 2024 - [Startup story #1 - Foldcast](https://www.usi.ch/en/feeds/29303) usi.ch - 16 Semptember 2024 - [Optimising Concrete Slabs with Paper Formworks](https://www.wiley.com/en-ie/Constructing+Change%3A+The+Impact+of+Digital+Fabrication+on+Sustainability-p-9781394232185) Architectural Design Magazine, Wiley Editor - October 2024 SUPPORTED BY [![usi-logo-slider](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/144329531/hubfs/usi-logo-slider.png?width=300&name=usi-logo-slider.png)](https://www.arc.usi.ch/en)[![usc-logo-slider](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/144329531/hubfs/usc-logo-slider.png?width=300&name=usc-logo-slider.png)](https://www.startup.usi.ch/en)[![Innosuisse-logo-slider](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/144329531/hubfs/Innosuisse-logo-slider.png?width=300&name=Innosuisse-logo-slider.png)](https://boldbrain.ch/?lang=en)[![Innovation-booster-logo-slider](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/144329531/hubfs/Innovation-booster-logo-slider.png?width=300&name=Innovation-booster-logo-slider.png)](https://boldbrain.ch/?lang=en)[![Agire-logo-slider](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/144329531/hubfs/Agire-logo-slider.png?width=300&name=Agire-logo-slider.png)](https://boldbrain.ch/?lang=en)[![boldbrain-logo-slider](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/144329531/hubfs/boldbrain-logo-slider.png?width=300&name=boldbrain-logo-slider.png)](https://boldbrain.ch/?lang=en)[![vigier-logo-slider](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/144329531/hubfs/vigier-logo-slider.png?width=300&name=vigier-logo-slider.png)](https://devigier.ch/)[![dfab-logo-slider](https://144329531.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/144329531/hubfs/dfab-logo-slider.png?width=300&name=dfab-logo-slider.png)](https://boldbrain.ch/?lang=en)[![AND logo black](https://foldcast.com/hubfs/AND%20logo%20black.svg)](https://ander.group/) ![icon_picture_big_02](https://foldcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/icon_picture_big_02.png?width=1384&height=2000&name=icon_picture_big_02.png "icon_picture_big_02") Do you want to know more? ## Contact us! 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