Ducati 1926 -2026
A Century of Italian Ingenuity: A Story Dedicated to Innovation
Ducati is an Italian company with a heritage dating back to 1926, the year "Società Scientifica Radio Brevetti Ducati" was founded in Bologna by the Cavalieri Ducati family.
The three brothers—Adriano, Bruno, and Marcello—embarked on an incredible industrial journey, launching a legacy that goes far beyond what is commonly known today.
While the brand is now globally renowned for its motorcycling achievements, Ducati’s roots run much deeper. In the early 20th century, the company experienced rapid growth across various technical fields, making significant contributions to Italy's scientific, technological, economic, and social development.
Our heritage
Driven by the scientific vision of Adriano Cavalieri Ducati, SSR Ducati rapidly established itself as a center of technological excellence.
Starting with the first highly reliable "Manens" capacitors, the company diversified its production into cutting-edge sectors: from Dufono communication systems and precision radios to mechanical calculators and the famous Ducati Sogno micro-camera, laying the foundations for its international industrial success.
Parallel to its industrial achievements, the company was distinguished by a revolutionary social vision.
As a pioneer in Italy, it was one of the first to introduce an on-site corporate daycare for its staff and provide cutting-edge amenities like an in-house canteen and comprehensive welfare programs, ensuring a level of employee well-being never seen before at the time.
DUCATI'S HERITAGE
1924
Adriano Cavalieri Ducati achieves the first shortwave radio transmission between Europe and the USA.
1926
Foundation of the Società Scientifica Radio Brevetti Ducati.
MANENS
The first historic component manufactured on a global scale by the newly founded SSR Ducati. MANENS.This small electrical capacitor, whose Latin name evokes strength and endurance, rapidly became a global benchmark.
DUCATI RADIO
Ducati RR 3404 "Paniere" (1939): A true work of art designed by the famous architect and designer Gio Ponti. Characterized by an unusual shape and crafted from fine Sardinian wood, it is a highly sought-after collector's item.
DUFONO
The first corporate intercom system, widely utilized in offices and industrial facilities of the era designed by GIO PONTI
DUCONTA
An innovative electric calculating and adding machine, marking Ducati's entry into precision office mechanics
BIMAR
The Ducati BIMAR 10x80 (also known as the Bimar Sirio) is an ultra-rare, high-performance Italian naval binocular developed during World War II
RASELET
The first electric shaver entirely designed and manufactured in Italy, a masterpiece of domestic micro-mechanics
SOGNO
An extraordinary pocket-sized rangefinder micro-camera, a masterpiece of advanced micromechanics and optics that challenged the German industry giants
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GIOIA
Professional cinema projection systems featuring high-fidelity audio, bringing Ducati's technical excellence into the movie theaters of the era
DU-4
DUCATI DU-4: The ambitious compact car prototype designed by Marcello Cavalieri Ducati .
It was the world's first car to feature a modular 4-cylinder transverse horizontal V-engine and an electrically activated mechanical gearbox — a pioneering engineering feat that later inspired the development of the iconic Mini Morris
CUCCIOLO
The famous auxiliary bicycle engine that marked Ducati's triumphant debut in the motor sector, laying the foundation for its future global motorcycling success
MOTORCYCLES
Following the II wrld war, the company was restructured, and the motorcycle division was independently developed, and today owned by AUDI paving the way for the world-renowned success it enjoys today.
Lorenzo Cavalieri Ducati interviewed by Andrea Aschedamini
As we celebrate our centenary milestone (1926-2026), Ducati continues to honor its rich history by designing the very solutions that will define the movement of tomorrow.
Ducati Home® Automation is the result of the ingenuity of Lorenzo Cavalieri Ducati, son of Marcello. Having grown up immersed in his family's teachings, he has successfully transformed this extraordinary legacy into a professional mission.
Since 1976, Lorenzo Cavalieri Ducati has leveraged the invaluable experience gained within his father's electric motor business, specializing in the design and production of direct current (DC) motors and gate automation systems. Under his technical leadership, every product is entirely conceived and developed in-house, ensuring absolute control over quality and innovation for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.