A pioneer in applying digital fabrication technologies to musical instrument construction, VLNLAB aspired to offer both a top-quality concert instrument for sale as well as an open-source design for a cost-effective and tonally superior 3D-printable student instrument, able to be produced anywhere in the world for under $50 in materials using inexpensive, open-source 3D printing hardware. But the business became a target of forced bankruptcy by criminal elements in the American technology industry, and the founder, James Meng, a technology executive, violin maker, and rare instrument expert, was forced to flee the USA for political asylum in 2017.

VLNLAB was developed over more than three years of intensive prototyping, introducing radical breakthroughs in musical instrument manufacturing by removing the traditional constraints of rare tonewoods, years-long drying cycles, and artisan carving techniques. Instead, VLNLAB leveraged additive manufacturing and synthetic materials to deliver consistent, standardized performance that meets the tonal and physical demands of professional musicians.

The assets on offer include a defensible, patented intellectual property platform rooted in original design, materials testing, and functional performance at the concert level - everything necessary to begin manufacturing immediately. The core digital assets have broad applications beyond 3D printing alone, including alternative materials, contract manufacturing, and potential licensing models. Also included is SLICE, a secure, custom-built distribution of Linux developed in-house by the founder to run in a hypervisor and provide reliable, structurally perfect 3D printing gCode generation abilities under even the worst of cyberattacks. See http://vlnlab.com/soft for further information.

Depending on a buyer's capabilities, VLNLAB could operate through contract manufacturing or direct-to-consumer production and fulfillment. Exact specifications required to achieve concert-level acoustic quality, as well as finishing standards necessary for professional-grade playability will be provided. Post-sale support is included to ensure successful transition, covering manufacturing setup, materials sourcing, quality assurance, and finishing protocols.

Please view our auction on eBay at https://www.ebay.com/itm/188549836829

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