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Coolest AE Projects: Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Automation

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Indiana architects and engineers have a ton of cool projects going on, but we wanted to hear about the ones that got them most excited. So, we put out the call to firms throughout the state for their input on the coolest architecture and engineering projects that have taken place in the last few years.

No requirements in terms of project cost, scale, location, or industry. We simply wanted the experts to tell us about the most exciting and interesting projects they’ve recently worked on. Their responses did not disappoint. Check out what GMB Architecture + Engineering shared with us:


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Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Automation, Ivy Tech - Elkhart

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With nearly 700 manufacturing companies in Elkhart County alone, there has been an urgent need for a facility like the new Larry & Judy Garatoni Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Automation. The design team from GMB Architecture + Engineering and Ivy Tech both envisioned the building as a catalyst to enhance the visibility of the program without compromising the functionality of the space.

Ample windows display the action taking place in the labs, generating excitement among viewers. The lab is a state-of-the-art training facility that bridges the gap between digital transformation and operational adoption in industry. The spaces are conducive to the types of equipment and hands-on learning that are necessary for the advanced manufacturing program.

The space allows Ivy Tech the flexibility over the next 10-15 years to become more future-focused, especially as Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things expands.