Ducati, which up until that time had produced radios and electrical components, partnered with another Italian firm, SIATA, to produce the Cucciolo, or "Puppy". By 1946, the rights to Cucciolo production had become exclusively Ducati's. More information regarding the Ducati Cucciolo can be found here: The Ducati Cucciolo - Ducati Electronica to Ducati Motors