Advanced Manufacturing
Michigan has the 5th largest advanced manufacturing workforce in the country, with more than 69,800 workers employed in advanced manufacturing industries in 2024.
Michigan has the highest military vehicle production in the U.S. with 37% of total contracts in the country.
Michigan ranks in the top 10 nationally for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness.
Michigan is home to the nation’s first Industry 4.0 Accelerator program, launched by Automation Alley, lean Rocket Lab and Lawrence Tech’s Centrepolis Accelerator.
Michigan is the national leader for employment in industries related to Industry 4.0 and automation.
Michigan has added over 1,000 jobs in relevant defense industries from 2015 to 2019. This 15% growth significantly outpaces national growth over the same period.
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The Power of Michigan Manufacturing
Michigan continues to innovate and change the face of manufacturing here and around the world. With personalized business support, an extensive ecosystem of advanced manufacturing companies, and the partners and resources to help your business succeed, Michigan is Pure Opportunity.
Top Advanced Manufacturing Companies in Michigan
The technology in the industry is here, and more importantly, the pool of people that we need for our business is here.
Industry 4.0
Michigan’s manufacturing heritage, talented workforce and high-tech, innovative vision has allowed forward-thinking companies throughout the state to align with Industry 4.0. Paired with business resources from MEDC and our partners, Michigan is a leader in smart manufacturing.
Michigan Wins New Advanced Manufacturing Center from Global Green Energy, Metals, & Technology Company Fortescue
Fortescue invests $35 million in Piquette Avenue facility in Detroit and expects to create up to 600 manufacturing and engineering jobs in Michigan, continuing the state’s work as the global leader in the future of mobility and vehicle electrification.
Developing the HVAC Industry of the Future
Michigan is a hotbed of research and high-skilled talent, complete with the support necessary to take groundbreaking heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) tech to market. And with our clean energy focus, there’s no better place for companies to develop products like heat pumps and furnaces that emphasize energy efficiency and electricity.
The Michigan Opportunity Podcast
Michigan's heritage as a leader in the advanced manufacturing industry is highlighted in several episodes of the The Michigan Opportunity Podcast. Now it its third season, host Ed Clemente has been joined by several guests specializing in advanced manufacturing and Industy 4.0. Click on the episode links to the right and listen to insightful conversations and hear about new, emerging global trends.
Advanced Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Episodes:
- Thomas D. Lutz, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights
- Harry Moser, Reshoring Initiative
- Dawn Hines, Hines Industries
- Gina Thorsen, Jacquart Fabric Products, home of Stormy Kromer
- Ron Hall, Bridgewater Interiors & Doug Del Grosso, Adient
- Alec Gallimore, Dean of Engineering, University of Michigan
- Lindsey Rem, Barton Malow
Living in Michigan
Michigan’s attractive business climate is surpassed only by its natural beauty and active lifestyle. With four seasons, 11,000 lakes and the country’s longest freshwater coastline, Michigan offers ample opportunities to enjoy all kinds of recreational activities. We also have the lowest cost of living of any state in the Midwest. When it comes to living and doing business, nothing compares to Pure Michigan.
Michigan is an Industry Leader
