The public will now be able to see the future of manufacturing in action at FirstBuild, GE Appliances’ new Microfactory. Unlike traditional manufacturing sites, the public can drop in to see products being developed, shop at the retail store or just chat with FirstBuild community members. FirstBuild is open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Aug. 6, 2014. FirstBuild, a new model of production in the home appliances industry, is made possible by a partnership between GE Appliances, Local Motors and the University of Louisville.

Open to the general public weekdays 9 a.m.–9 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. –5 p.m., beginning August 6, 2014.

FirstBuild
333 E. Brandeis Avenue
Louisville, Ky. 40208

There is no charge for the general public to tour the facility. For more information on the FirstBuild Microfactory, visit firstbuild.com, pressroom.geappliances.com, or call 502-852-0021.

About FirstBuild

The FirstBuild Microfactory leverages an open innovation approach to design, along with the latest in advanced manufacturing, to revolutionize how things are made. The goal is to accelerate new product introductions by enabling faster development, testing, customization and small-batch production.

Global and local community members can participate in the FirstBuild collaboration by designing products and helping to solve engineering challenges online. Visit firstbuild.com to learn more.