Process proposals for the automation of the manufacture of handicrafts: The case of the Sombrero de Junco

Crafts are handmade creations that use traditional techniques and provide a tangible dimension to folklore, giving objects a cultural context and deep meaning. On the other hand, additive manufacturing encompasses a set of technologies that make it possible to create three-dimensional objects from a digital model. With this principle, additive manufacturing reduces manufacturing costs, speeds up manufacturing, and customizes products, among other advantages. In this sense, this work seeks to propose methodologies for the manufacture of Panamanian handicrafts, with a specific focus on the Sombrero de Junco, using 3D printing technology, without altering the authenticity and cultural value. To carry out these proposals, the research focuses specifically on the manufacture of the hat last, a collection of information with artisans of the Province of Los Santos and a literature review through Google Scholar is carried out. From this, 71 results were obtained, which were debugged and then reviewed. The research results in three proposals for the manufacture of the last, where they differ in the design process, as well as in the use of complementary tools, such as 3D scanners, cameras and the use of Artificial Intelligence Programs.