Xometry sends the digital file of the required components out to its distributed network of pre-qualified manufacturers all over the USA.
In terms of Australia’s vast size potentially impacting on DfMA advancement, in actuality, 90% of the population live on the east coast.The current focus is on Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, as well as Perth in the south-west.
In regional Australia, there is a certain amount happening with trains.Despite the fact that distance isn’t necessarily the difficult obstacle one might expect, there’s still a long way to go with DfMA in Australia.Supply chains and clients are pushing, but it’s still too expensive for contractors who have cost and time pressures.
They haven’t yet landed on a perfect solution in terms of an owned or distributed model.. Driving value with onsite data and LoRaWAN technology.Just as Bryden Wood’s focus lies in our Design to Value approach to construction, for asBuilt, adding value is also a key priority.
As such, onsite IoT technology is a key area of interest for the company.
Lamont feels we need to slow down to go faster here, deploying simple, smart construction technology solutions to unlock sites.Ideas addressing small business and regional initiatives were particularly welcomed, as the team were keen to support lesser known voices outside of the big firms.
Some of the projects chosen were as follows:.Transitioning to an automated construction supply chain: future business model innovation for SMEs.
: This compelling project, led by The University of Reading, explored the opportunities and constraints for SMEs in the adoption of robotics and automation.The work explored limitations posed by current business models and the changes that would be necessary to move towards automation of the supply chain, and the wider adoption of technology.. Design Optimisation and Prototyping for Affordable Rural Housing.