Insights

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.

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.

Discover the potential issues and bring you a step closer to finding out if skylights make sense for your facility:

Today, in 2020, we’re continuing to evolve in alignment with our clients and the industries in which they work. The new NUTEC brand places emphasis on our commitment to collaboration. It connects to our history, but reflects the new horizons we are ready to explore together.

This latest blog from Josh Millman, AIA comes from discussions with clients and health experts. Find the five areas particular to manufacturing that will need to be reconsidered for retrofitting existing buildings or altered approaches in new buildings.