Shippable Microfactories: Revolutionizing Construction with On-Site Automation
2025-07-26
Traditional prefabricated construction faces high capital expenditures and shipping costs. The emerging microfactory model, often the size of a shipping container, addresses these issues by deploying directly to construction sites. This article analyzes the economic viability of microfactories, showcasing AUAR's successful Belgian office building project. AUAR's robotic microfactory prefabricated the building's shell in under 8 hours, highlighting the efficiency gains. Microfactories promise to transform construction by increasing efficiency and lowering costs.