Not long after news from another automation supplier about an investment in manufacturing in the US, here comes news from Teradyne Robotics about an investment in suburban Detroit. I’m sure it’s beneficial for Teradyne both for saving shipping costs (we won’t mention the T word) and also for improving customer service. The products to be manufactured here were designed and built in Denmark.
Perhaps this indicates some resurgence in American manufacturing? I hope so.
Teradyne Robotics announced it will open a new U.S. Operations Hub in Wixom, Metro Detroit, Michigan in 2026. This strategic expansion reflects Teradyne Robotics’ commitment to operating close to its customers and meeting the growing manufacturing demand in the U.S. and the Americas.
The new facility will manufacture Universal Robots (UR) industrial collaborative robots (cobots), with future potential to include MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). It will also serve as a regional customer training center, service hub, and visitor experience center.
The new U.S. Operations Hub will support the re-industrialization of America with advanced robotics. The company seeks to support the evolving needs of American industry, including productivity, reshoring, upskilling, and increased automation to address workforce challenges and enhance global competitiveness.
This facility expands Teradyne Robotics’ presence in the Detroit area, creating over 200 jobs over the coming years and an all-new robotics technology hub supporting advanced manufacturing in Michigan, the Midwest, and throughout America.
A recent survey shows that 73% of North American manufacturers cite productivity improvement as their top reason for investing in automation. Of the companies already using cobots, the vast majority (87%) are already seeing double-digit productivity improvements. Eighty-three per cent of all respondents reported positive employee sentiment towards robotics adoption.
I’ll be writing about a report from a survey indicating that executives anticipate spending on automation next year in order to improve operations. This gives Teradyne a jump on the market.
