CNC Stone Carving

CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines are being used by Carmelite Monks to carve intricate Gothic architectural details in stone, allowing work that previously took skilled craftsmen months to complete in just days. These diamond-tipped machines, made by Italian manufacturer Prussiani Engineering, can operate unattended for extended periods and use multiple axes of movement to achieve unprecedented levels of detail and 3D relief in stone carving. The technology enables modern builders to recreate authentic Gothic architecture efficiently while engaging computer-literate youth in the sacred work of church construction.