Manufacturing hubs
Where things get made, and the associations that connect the shops that make them. Each hub covers the anchor industries, the ecosystem, the requirements customers there expect, and the ERP, quoting and data problems shops in that hub run into.
United States
Alabama automotive corridor
Vehicle and engine assembly, Stamping and metal forming, Machining and powertrain parts, Plastics, interiors and electronics, Aerospace and defense overlap
Atlanta, Georgia
Food and beverage processing, Aerospace manufacturing and maintenance, Logistics-heavy manufacturing, Metal forming and fabrication, Packaging and printing
Austin and Central Texas
Semiconductor fabrication, Semiconductor equipment and subsystems, Computer and electronics hardware, Electric vehicles and advanced hardware, Prototype and low volume electronics
Capital Region, New York (Albany)
Wafer fabrication, Semiconductor research and prototyping, Equipment and subsystem suppliers, Precision machining and fabrication, Materials, gases and cleanroom services
Charlotte and the Carolinas
Textiles and technical fabrics, Automotive and heavy trucks, Industrial machinery and power equipment, Motorsports engineering, Aerospace and EV batteries
Chicago and Northern Illinois
Industrial machinery and components, Metal fabrication and stamping, Food processing equipment, Tool, die and mold making, Aerospace and defense machining
Connecticut
Jet engines and engine components, Submarine construction, Helicopters, Precision machining and special processes, Springs, fasteners and small metal parts
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Military and commercial aircraft, Helicopters and rotorcraft, Defense electronics and missile systems, Semiconductors and electronics, Machine shops and special processes
Denver and the Colorado Front Range
Space systems and satellites, Launch vehicles and rocket hardware, Defense electronics and missile defense, Precision machining and sheet metal job shops, Aerospace composites and advanced materials
Detroit and Southeast Michigan
Tier 1 and tier 2 automotive components, Tool, die and mold building, Automation and special machines, Engineering services and prototyping, Defense ground vehicle and aftermarket
Florida Space Coast
Space launch and spacecraft support, Defense electronics and communications, Avionics and aircraft, Precision machining and fabrication, Orion and NASA program support
Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina
Automotive assembly and tier suppliers, Tires and rubber, Powertrain and drivetrain components, Plastics, stamping and fabrication, Machine building and automation
Hampton Roads, Virginia
Naval shipbuilding, Ship repair and overhaul, Defense and aerospace suppliers, Marine and port-related manufacturing
Houston, Texas
Oil and gas equipment, Valves and flow control, Pumps and rotating equipment, Petrochemical and process fabrication, Job shops and MRO machining
Huntsville, Alabama
Missile and air defense systems, Space launch and propulsion, Electronics, sensors and avionics, Aviation and helicopter support, Engineering services and prototype builds
Indiana
Recreational vehicles (Elkhart area), Orthopedic devices (Warsaw), Automotive and powertrain, Aerospace and defense (Indianapolis), Steel and metals
Iowa and the Quad Cities
Agricultural equipment OEMs, Construction and forestry equipment, Metal fabrication and machining suppliers, Aluminum and metals processing, Defense manufacturing at Rock Island Arsenal
Kansas City metro
Automotive assembly and suppliers, Defense and national security manufacturing, Food processing equipment and fabrication, Precision machining and electronics, Avionics and aviation electronics
Kentucky (Louisville and Georgetown)
Automotive assembly, Appliances, Stamping and fabrication, Plastics and rubber, Machining and assembly
Long Island, New York
Precision machining, Sheet metal and fabrication, Electronics and cable assembly, Special processes and finishing, Defense electronics and systems
Louisiana and the Gulf Coast
Petrochemical and refining support, Shipbuilding and vessel repair, Offshore and marine fabrication, Machine shops and industrial MRO
Massachusetts
Defense electronics and sensors, Robotics and automation, Medical devices, Electronics manufacturing services, Precision machining and plastics
Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin
Industrial machinery and automation, Power transmission, Foundries and castings, Metal forming and fabrication, Tools and consumer durables
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
Cardiovascular and neuromodulation devices, Precision machining for medical, Medical plastics and extrusion, Electronics and contract assembly, Packaging, sterilization support and testing
Mobile, Alabama
Shipbuilding, Aircraft final assembly, Aerospace maintenance and engines, Metal fabrication and machining
Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Vehicle assembly, Stamping and welded assemblies, Plastics and interior components, Machined and cast components, Logistics and sequencing
New Jersey
Branded and generic pharmaceuticals, Active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), Specialty and fine chemicals, Contract manufacturing (CDMO and toll), Medical device and packaging suppliers
Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron)
Metal forming and stamping, Polymers and rubber, Fasteners and cold-formed parts, Fluid power, motion and welding, Aerospace and additive manufacturing
Phoenix, Arizona
Semiconductor fabrication and packaging, Semiconductor equipment suppliers, Aerospace and defense, Electronics assembly, Precision machining and fabrication
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Steel, specialty metals and castings, Aerospace and gas turbine components, Robotics and automation, Nuclear, energy and rail equipment, Advanced materials and additive manufacturing
Portland and Hillsboro, Oregon
Semiconductor fabrication and R&D, Semiconductor equipment and test, Metals, castings and forgings, Aerospace and industrial fabrication, Electronics assembly
Rochester, New York
Precision optical components, Imaging and sensing systems, Ophthalmic and medical optics, Defense and aerospace optics, Laser and photonic components
Salt Lake City, Utah
Aerospace composites, Defense and propulsion, Medical devices, Precision machining and fabrication, Electronics and instruments
San Antonio, Texas
Aerospace MRO, Automotive assembly and suppliers, Military and government support, Precision machining and fabrication, Research and testing
San Diego, California
Defense electronics and unmanned systems, Shipbuilding and ship repair, Biotech and life sciences manufacturing, Medical devices and precision components
Seattle and Puget Sound, Washington
Commercial airplane production, Machining and precision parts, Composites and sheet metal, Special processes and finishing, Space and defense
Silicon Valley and the Bay Area, California
Semiconductor capital equipment, Hardware startups and prototyping, Electronics and contract assembly, Precision machining and sheet metal, Space and defense
Southeastern Pennsylvania and Philadelphia
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Cell and gene therapy, Contract development and manufacturing, Medical devices and diagnostics, Equipment, components and packaging suppliers
Southern California aerospace and defense (Los Angeles and Orange County)
Space and launch, Military aircraft and advanced programs, Precision machining and sheet metal, Electronics, RF and sensors, Special processes and surface finishing
Southwest Ohio (Dayton and Cincinnati)
Jet engine components and supply chain, Defense and Air Force programs, Precision machining and special processes, Industrial machinery and machine tools, Engineering and research services
St. Louis, Missouri
Military aircraft and defense systems, Precision machining and sheet metal, Food and beverage processing, Industrial and electrical equipment, Geospatial and defense technology
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Aircraft MRO, Aerospace component manufacturing, Energy equipment, Heavy fabrication and welding, Defense sustainment
West Michigan (Grand Rapids)
Office and commercial furniture, Automotive components, Medical devices, Tooling, plastics and metal fabrication, Food and consumer products equipment
Wichita, Kansas
Commercial aerostructures, Business and general aviation, Defense and military aircraft support, Machine shops and special processes, Tooling, fixtures and automation
Canada
Alberta (Edmonton and Calgary)
Energy equipment and skid packaging, Structural and plate fabrication, Machining and oilfield components, Industrial vehicles and field equipment, Food, wood and agri processing
Atlantic Canada (Halifax)
Shipbuilding and naval supply chain, Ocean technology, Seafood and food processing, Tires, forestry and industrial products, Metal fabrication and machining
British Columbia (Vancouver)
Wood products and forestry, Food and beverage, Clean technology and hydrogen, Marine and shipbuilding, Metal fabrication and machining
Greater Toronto Area precision machining and aerospace suppliers
Aerospace components and structures, Landing gear and engine content, Special processes, General precision machining, Automation and equipment builders
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario (advanced manufacturing and electronics)
Automotive and metal fabrication, Industrial equipment and machinery, Electronics and electronic assembly, Technology hardware and prototyping, Display and imaging products
Montreal, Quebec aerospace cluster
Commercial and business aircraft, Engines and propulsion, Helicopters and simulation, Landing gear and structures, Machining and special process suppliers
Southern Ontario automotive corridor (Windsor to Oshawa)
Vehicle assembly and powertrain, Metal stamping and fabrication, Tool, die and mold making, Precision machining and castings, Plastics, trim and electrical content
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Aerospace manufacturing and MRO, Transit and motor coach buses, Agricultural equipment, Fabrication, machining and composites, Food and manufactured housing
China
Chengdu and Chongqing
Automotive and motorcycles, Electronics and notebook computers, Aerospace and aviation, Machinery and equipment, Logistics-linked manufacturing
Dongguan, Guangdong
Injection molds and tooling, Plastic injection molding, Metal hardware and precision parts, Electronics assembly and devices, Furniture, toys and general consumer goods
Ningbo and Yuyao, Zhejiang
Mold and tooling, Injection molding and plastics, Hardware and fasteners, Small appliances and components, Port-linked export manufacturing
Qingdao, Shandong
Home appliances and consumer electronics, Rubber and tires, Shipbuilding and marine equipment, Rail equipment, Port-linked trade and logistics
Shanghai
Automotive and electric vehicles, Semiconductors and electronics, Industrial equipment and machinery, Aerospace and shipbuilding, Biomedical and precision instruments
Shenzhen and the Pearl River Delta
Consumer electronics and devices, PCB fabrication and PCBA, EMS and ODM services, Components and electromechanical parts, Hardware startups and NPI
Suzhou and Kunshan, Jiangsu
Electronics and IT hardware, Precision metal and plastic components, Industrial equipment and automation, Automotive components, Biomedical devices and instruments
Wuxi and Changzhou, Jiangsu
Semiconductors, Machinery and equipment, Solar and photovoltaics, Batteries and new energy vehicles, Internet of Things and sensors
Mexico
Bajio region (Queretaro, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes)
Aerospace structures and components (Queretaro), Automotive assembly (Guanajuato), Automotive assembly (Aguascalientes), Machining, tooling and metal forming, Appliances, food equipment and industrial products
Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua
Automotive wire harnesses and electrical systems, Electronics and electrical equipment, Aerospace (Chihuahua), Automotive components and plastics, Medical and industrial products
Monterrey and Nuevo Leon
Steel, metal fabrication and castings, Appliances and white goods, Automotive OEM and tier suppliers, Glass, packaging and building materials, Contract manufacturing and machine shops
Tijuana and Baja California
Medical devices, Aerospace, Electronics and consumer products, Plastics, metal and precision components, Cross-border logistics and engineering
Industry associations and their ecosystems
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)
Aerospace and defense
American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA)
Bearings
American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA)
Composites manufacturing
American Foundry Society (AFS)
Metalcasting and foundries
American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA)
Gears and gear drives
American Welding Society (AWS)
Welding, fabrication and joining
Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and IMTS
Machine tools and manufacturing technology builders and buyers
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME)
Canadian manufacturing and export
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC, Canada)
Operational excellence and lean manufacturing
Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International (FMA)
Metal fabrication, stamping, tube and pipe, welding
Fluid Sealing Association (FSA)
Gaskets, seals and sealing products
Forging Industry Association (FIA)
Forging
Hydraulic Institute (HI)
Pumps and pumping systems
Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI)
Fasteners
IPC (electronics assembly standards association)
Electronics manufacturing: printed boards, assemblies, cables and harnesses
Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) and AdvaMed
Medical devices and medtech
MEP National Network (Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers)
Small and mid-size manufacturer consulting and technology adoption
Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF)
Powder metallurgy and metal injection molding
Metal Treating Institute (MTI)
Commercial heat treating
National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF)
Surface finishing, plating and coatings
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
US manufacturing policy, advocacy and workforce
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
Defense and national security industrial base
National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)
Hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power
National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA)
Tool and die, precision machining and moldmaking
North American Die Casting Association (NADCA)
Die casting
Performance Review Institute (PRI) and the Nadcap program
Aerospace special processes accreditation
Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
Plastics processing, molding and materials
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Packaging and processing machinery
Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA)
Precision turned products and screw machine shops
Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
Metal stamping and metalforming
SAE International and the AS9100 family (IAQG)
Aerospace quality standards
SME (formerly Society of Manufacturing Engineers)
Manufacturing engineers, technologists and workforce education
Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI)
Springs and wire forms
Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
Electronics assembly and microelectronics process engineering
Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA)
Industrial valves
Wire Harness Manufacturers Association (WHMA)
Cable and wire harness manufacturing