HIGHLIGHTS
- 3 Years in the Making
- 9-Cell Production Line
- 60,000 Square Feet of Labs, Workshops, and Coworking Space
- 400 Renewable Energy Assets
Challenge
Create an immersive learning experience to empower the manufacturing companies and the workforce of tomorrow in a newly constructed building located on the campus of Wichita State University.
Solution
The Smart Factory, founded by Deloitte and an ecosystem of innovative companies, demonstrates how smart manufacturing is a holistic endeavor, moving beyond the shop floor, to improving efficiency, productivity, and sustainability across the greater enterprise.
Impact
Demonstrating smart manufacturing capabilities and technologies, the experience features a fully operational end-to-end production line, a command center tracking and reporting production metrics, and additional lab and ecosystem co-working space.







Areas of Expertise
Recognition
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