The factory of the future. One man, and a dog, run the whole thing; the dog to keep the man from touching the automated controls. (If you say “one woman” you don’t need the dog, since males are notoriously ADHD and prone to tinkering.)
The factory of the future is a fully-automated building filled with robotic systems and software. Purified raw materials and power go in, and a massive stream of customized products comes out. It is an incredibly efficient machine with nary an ounce of waste. Software enables fabrication with the precise type and amount of materials, while more software and communications ensure that what is produced is precisely what is demanded from the end market
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