In 1992, Analog Devices was emerging as a leader in the world of Digital Signal Processing (DSP), developing a groundbreaking process that replaced circuit boards with a single chip, thereby paving the way for modern digital communications as we know them. This period ushered in a “brave new world” for SMMA as well—the computer revolution was changing our practice, as we began shifting from mainframe to personal computing, and retiring our drafting boards in favor of CAD.
Our first major commission for Analog Devices in the computer revolution was the 108,000 square-foot Ray Stata Technology Center, which SMMA delivered for occupancy in 1993, less than one year from the project kick-off. Since the successful completion of the Stata Center, we have never looked back—in fact, many Analog Devices and SMMA team members involved in that project are still working together today.
In addition to the broad array of engineering and design services provided to Analog Devices over the years, SMMA has also assisted the client in expanding and master-planning its Wilmington campus.
Since our relationship began, the Analog Devices Wilmington campus has grown to over 500,000 square feet, including 74,000 square feet of Class 100 through Class 10,000 cleanroom space designed by the SMMA team.
A few of our major collaborations with Analog Devices include:
- Ray Stata Technology Center
- Central Utility Plant
- Adaptive reuse of Building 4 for cleanroom use
- Facility upgrades in support of evolving technologies
- Design studies focused on optimizing property for expansion of operations
In the intervening 40+ years of our partnership, Analog Devices has become an established global leader in precision-performance electronic components. We are proud of our contributions to the success of this client through the design of sophisticated, highly specialized spaces and advanced systems and utilities.
From the beginning, SMMA’s relationship with Analog Devices has been grounded in a continual value-enhancement project approach that begins in pre-programming and extends through construction. Rather than “value-engineer” projects after design has been fully developed, SMMA’s team collaborates with the client to anticipate emerging needs and capitalize on opportunities.
In Chelmsford, SMMA performed additional onsite review during the pandemic to allow for the continued development of essential projects while the Town employees were fully remote.
Over the years, SMMA has assisted Analog in integrating acquisitions into the operations in multiple facilities and locations. We’ve added value to every project by approaching them with our understanding of the client and not just the project requirements.
The result of this relationship is projects that have been quickly processed by the town and state agencies, that regularly beat schedule and budget goals, and that often return funds to Corporate from the client’s Facilities Group.
