Teradyne to spend $32 million on new Michigan operations hub

Teradyne Robotics announced December 9 that it would invest $32 million to build a new U.S. operations hub in Wixom, Michigan, in the Detroit metropolitan area. In a statement, the parent company of Universal Robots said the new factory would create 230 jobs.

The company plans to use the plant to build collaborative robots (a.k.a. “cobots”) with the option to add production for mobile industrial robots for autonomous pallet-handling later in the plant’s life. The factory will also serve as a service hub and regional customer training center: In a statement, Justin Brown, Teradyne’s Chief Commercial Officer, noted the metro Detroit location for the factory would put it in close proximity to Teradyne’s industrial customers.

To help secure the project, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation said Teradyne would receive a $2.7 million Michigan Business Development Program grant.

What people are saying

“Locating this hub in Metro Detroit puts us at the center of U.S. manufacturing and innovation,” said Justin Brown, Chief Commercial Officer of the Teradyne Robotics Group. “Being close to leading manufacturers allows us to deliver automation solutions to some of our biggest customers, enabling Teradyne Robotics to be even more agile and responsive. The region’s industrial foundation, strong talent base, world-class universities and growing aerospace sector make it an ideal base to support advanced manufacturing in the United States.” 

“Michigan is open for business and on the move, creating good-paying jobs and growing our economy so every family can succeed,” said Michigan Gov. Whitmer.

“Teradyne’s decision to locate its cutting-edge U.S. Operations Headquarters, along with more than 200 good-paying jobs to Wixom, is great news,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. “It’s a testament to the commitment and collaboration that Oakland County and the state of Michigan have shown to strengthening our economy and growing jobs in the important sectors of advanced manufacturing and robotics.” 

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