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.

$100M ARIZONA SEMICONDUCTOR INVESTMENT

The historic funding increases Arizona competitiveness, spurs greater growth and further enhances the state's semiconductor infrastructure, workforce, and research capabilities.

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Industry at a Glance

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Largest Optics and Photonics Manufacturing Job Growth

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Guided Missiles and Space Vehicle Manufacturing Concentration

TOP 2

Largest Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Manufacturing Job Growth

TOP 2

Largest Production Occupations Job Growth

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Largest Manufacturing Job Growth

Lightcast, 2024

SEMICONDUCTOR ADVANTAGES

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.

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A CONNECTED WORKFORCE

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.

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Our goal is to change the world. Through the development and manufacturing of revolutionary technologies, we are delivering the solutions that help our customers eliminate plastic.

Troy Swope
Co-Founder & CEO, Footprint

Arizona has established a global reputation as one of the best states for high-tech manufacturers, home to next-gen pioneers like Footprint, one of Fast Company’s Top 50 Most Innovative Companies. On its mission to eliminate single-use plastics, Footprint tapped into Arizona’s top engineering and tech talent and business-first environment to develop innovative solutions with world-changing impacts.

Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership

The Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership is dedicated to helping manufacturers in the state achieve their goals by providing business and technical services.

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Nucleus RadioPharma Announces New Manufacturing Site In Mesa

October 21, 2024

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.

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Sunlit Chemical Expands Global Reach with U.S. Facility Grand Opening In Phoenix

October 23, 2024

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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