Though robots are expected to replace humans in the factories of the future, Arup’s report suggests human-robot collaboration will be an important element of manufacturing. 3D printing continues to revolutionise the way things are being made across industries on a global scale. The increasing acceptance of 3D printing or additive manufacturing technologies will allow manufacturing to be more mobile and dispersed.
The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning officially opened in December 2014, praised for its spatial openness and mix of light and space, which is enhanced by use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools in factory design, planning and management. Incorporating systems that streamline the production of these items can result in greater productivity and ergonomics for businesses. At the heart of this design is a four storey atrium dominated by a plywood-clad hanging studio and a 1,500m² mesh balustrade that forms a full-height screen within the atrium.
Factories will be designed with greater focus on consumer experience, as they expect closer insight into how products are manufactured, especially at a customised level. Despite its complexity, the additive manufacturing and digital technologies made working with the complicated geometry of the hanging studio and atrium slab profiles very easy.
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