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Floor space is always at a premium for many types of facilities. Space restrictions make it difficult to maximize production lines and keep up with the competition. And in an industry where the trend is “bigger is better”, a vertical process could prove to be the solution one needs to succeed.

Smart factories and Industry 4.0 are already changing manufacturing for the better. Technologies associated with the fourth industrial revolution are skyrocketing, but they’re still new enough that many companies are still figuring out how to best make use of them.

Automation is key to the resurgence of manufacturing in the United States. There are many types of automation available to companies today, and understanding what type is best for your business is key to making the most out of your investment. Most people categorize three main types of automation: Hard or Fixed Automation, Soft or Programmable Automation, and Flexible Automation.

With over 25 years of drafting experience, He’s worked with industrial, agricultural, distribution warehouse spaces, tilt-up buildings, process plants, agricultural, commercial, and residential projects.

Is your facility designed with resiliency in mind? What more can you do to prevent or minimize costly shutdowns? Discover the four components that make up the essence of resilient design In our blog: “Resilience in Manufacturing: Why It Matters” where we also explain how both sustainable and resilient design can have shared goals and why one can benefit the other.

Happy #ManufacturingDay! The most dominant industry in our nation had an important role in the creation of NUTEC. So to kick off Manufacturing Month we’re sharing our article about manufacturing’s past trends during the year NUTEC was officially founded.