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Tesla's factory construction methodology exemplifies rapid acceleration and automation. Musk described how the Shanghai Gigafactory was converted from a distribution center into a world-class manufacturing hub in under 12 months through streamlined design, minimal redundancy, and in-house construction capabilities.
The company also approaches factory automation with a focus on "Plug and Play" installation—more than quadrupling installation speeds over four years, reducing labor needs, and minimizing time-to-operation. This manufacturing agility is essential for Tesla’s goal of scaling to 20 million vehicles annually.