Advanced Manufacturing | Industries

Michigan has the 5th largest advanced manufacturing workforce in the country, with more than 65,000 workers employed in advanced manufacturing industries in 2019.

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.

Advanced Manufacturing Success Stories

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM)

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing taps into Michigan’s manufacturing heritage and legacy of pharmaceutical discoveries to achieve success on the state’s west side.

thyssenkrupp

While automotive companies typically build their products on assembly lines, thyssenkrupp System Engineering manufactures the assembly lines themselves. In particular, the company focuses on powertrain assembly lines. Yet due to the unique nature of the work it does, finding suppliers nearby proved easier said than done. Until they met the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Pure Michigan Business Connect program.

Waupaca Foundry

Out-of-state company Waupaca Foundry chose to make the Western Upper Peninsula its latest home for opportunity thanks to Michigan’s wealth of manufacturing know-how and a work ethic that is second-to-none.

Explore Michigan's Core Industries

Mobility and Automotive Manufacturing

Michigan is the past, present and future of the global automotive industry.

Engineering Design and Development

As the world leader in automotive and mobility R&D, Michigan is driving the next generation of industry innovation.

Professional and Corporate Services

Companies continue to choose Michigan to locate their headquarters and businesses, tapping into the concentration of talent available for professional and corporate services industries.

Advanced Manufacturing

Michigan is building on its rich manufacturing heritage and technological know-how to develop the innovative, high-tech products of the future.

Medical Device Technology

Michigan’s manufacturing prowess and core of world-class medical device companies make the state a top tier location for medical device development and manufacturing.

Tech

Michigan is leading the way in developing innovative solutions for protecting the security of systems and people across the state, country and world.