Manufacturing
MANUFACTURING THE FUTURE
Arizona’s manufacturers are global leaders, using next-level technologies and high-tech advancements that are shaping the future of manufacturing in aerospace & defense, semiconductors, battery, electric and automated vehicles, medical devices and much more. The state's innovative policies and reputation for fostering innovation make it a preferred destination for manufacturers looking to test and scale new ideas.
Industry at a Glance
Lightcast, 2024
Arizona is home to globally recognized semiconductor manufacturers. The state’s competitive and innovative ecosystem attracts companies from around the world to develop technological breakthroughs shaping the future.
Arizona employs more than 181,900 manufacturing workers, higher than the national median. The state’s abundance of skilled talent is ready to fill positions in advanced manufacturing.
Troy Swope
Co-Founder & Former CEO, Footprint
The Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership is dedicated to helping manufacturers in the state achieve their goals by providing business and technical services.
MESA, AZ (October 21, 2024) — Nucleus RadioPharma, the world’s first fully integrated development, manufacturing, and supply chain organization for radiopharmaceuticals, today announced that it has signed a lease and committed to build a new manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. Once operational in mid-2026, the 53,000-square-foot facility will create 50 new skilled jobs. Nucleus’ new space will help fulfill high-quality development and manufacturing capabilities of radiopharmaceutical treatments, allowing its partners to produce crucial theranostics.
PHOENIX, AZ (October 23, 2024) – Sunlit Fluo & Chemical Co. Ltd., Taiwan’s premier semiconductor chemical supplier, is expanding its international footprint with the grand opening of its first manufacturing facility outside of Asia – Sunlit Arizona, LLC. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the plant will provide critical materials to support the U.S. semiconductor industry. Representing a $100-million investment, the 900,000-square-foot facility will optimize the production of high-purity hydrofluoric acid and other essential chemicals vital for semiconductor fabrication. The plant’s first phase is expected to create more than 50 local jobs by early 2025, with plans to scale up to 100 employees.
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