
The Rise of Shippable Microfactories
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created: July 26, 2025, 1:08 p.m. | updated: July 26, 2025, 11:20 p.m.
Today’s letter will explore the microfactory phenomenon, including:What a shippable microfactory isFrameworks for deciding when microfactories add value to construction projects;Examples of shippable micro-factories in action;Future directions and how shippable micro-factories could transform construction as we know it.
A shippable microfactory is a compact, self-contained production unit designed for deployment on or near the site of building construction.
A shippable microfactory tackles this by primarily focusing on a high Usage factor.
A Microfactory in Action: AUAR’s On-Site Robotic FactoryWhat does a shippable microfactory look like in practice?
Shippable microfactories grew out of prefab’s hard lessons.
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