Microfactories are the Future of Manufacturing
Since the World Economic Forum has highlighted ChopValue's Microfactory concept in 2021 as the blueprint for scaling manufacturing responsibly, we've experienced a surge in demand for climate positive products — manufactured responsibly, as local as possible. With conventional businesses experiencing continued supply chain issues and providing a lack of transparency in pricing, transportation, and origin, we are proud to challenge the norm with our commitment to local manufacturing on a global scale. Our initial operations have since strategically expanded to our network of 84 Microfactories in development, showcasing a viable and sustainable path for accelerated growth.
Given the World Economic Forum's projection of $4.5 trillion in economic benefits from the circular economy by 2030, we are proud to set the new standard for manufacturing with our “waste” to “resource” Microfactory concept, creating a positive, tangible impact for our people, our clients, and our planet.
5 ways our Microfactories excel in sustainability and efficiency:
1. Circular DNA for maximum positive impact
- The annual climate impact of one Microfactory is substantial
- Each Microfactory has the waste to product conversion potential of -74,752 kg
- And the climate impact of -1,213,075 kgCO2 emissions saving potential
- There is also no water usage in our production process
2. Local manufacturing and job creation
- As other factories embrace automation and AI to integrate cutting-edge technologies, it's crucial to question how these concepts contribute to socio-economic development.
- Our Microfactory creates a positive socio-economic impact by hiring local woodworkers, generating wealth and jobs for the community.
3. Cost effective and time efficient
- Microfactory operations are more nimble, meaning quicker lead times
- Our global network of Microfactories can serve each of their communities as local as possible
- Local production also saves customers on logistics costs
4. Modular approach to manufacturing
- The modular nature of Microfactories means the hardware, software, and infrastructure are standardized
- Compared to the intricate, specialized production lines of larger factories, this simplifies new product innovation, making them quicker and more straightforward from idea to launch
5. Increased customization
- Micro-manufacturing allows for the flexibility of highly personalized products, a demand that larger facilities may struggle to fulfill on scale
Our global Microfactories are creating a climate positive future through responsible manufacturing practices. They serve as a blueprint for implementing reverse logistics in our urban environments. We’re scaling a circular ecosystem to build a sustainable tomorrow.