Top Advanced Manufacturing Companies in the USA

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Advanced manufacturing is becoming the new standard in many industries, and for good reason. Advanced manufacturing is defined as the implementation of cutting-edge technology into manufacturing processes, with the aim of raising performance, efficiency, flexibility, and production quality. It is a blanket term used to describe the rapid transfer of science and technology into conventional manufacturing spaces and includes such technologies as additive manufacturing, robotics, control systems, network/IT infrastructure, sustainable processes, and much more. There is much debate over what is and is not included in advanced manufacturing – to learn more, read our article on What is Advanced Manufacturing?.

What are advanced manufacturing companies?

Advanced manufacturing companies integrate advanced manufacturing techniques into their production systems to enhance their capabilities. Advanced manufacturing companies are not defined so much based on what they produce, but rather on how they produce it and can be found in numerous industries as a result. As this technology becomes develops greater adoption, many more manufacturers will fall under the umbrella of advanced manufacturing, but for now, most advanced manufacturing companies are found in pharmaceutical, computation, robotics, medical, aerospace, and other innovative industries. This article will highlight some of the largest companies focusing on advanced manufacturing, to show just how varied the possibilities can be.

Top Advanced Manufacturing Companies in the USA & Globally

This table contains relevant information on the top 20 advanced manufacturing companies in the USA and globally, as listed by ventureradar.com’s ranked list of top advanced manufacturing companies. Additional details about each company are included below such as their headquarters location, industries served, year founded, estimated annual sales, and brief company summaries. International revenues were adjusted to U.S. dollars using exchange rates as published on 9/9/20.

Table 1 – Top 20 Advanced Manufacturing Companies

List formed from information on ventureradar.com, Thomasnet.com, and company websites: Sources:[1] https://medium.com/.[2] https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/ABB/abb/revenue[3] https://atos.net[4] https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/UL/unilever/revenue[5] https://www.statista.com/.[6] https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/BIIB/biogen/revenue[7] https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/CTLT/catalent/revenue[8] https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/SSNLF/samsung/revenue[9] https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/ADM/archer-daniels-midland/revenue[10] https://www.rolls-royce.com/~/media/Files/R/Rolls-Royce/documents/annual-report/2019/2019-full-annual-report.pdf[11] https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/XONE/exone/revenue[12] https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/ABBV/abbvie/revenue[13] https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/GSK/glaxosmithkline/revenue

Rank	Company	Headquarters	Industries served	Year Founded	Estimated annual sales
1	DJI	Shenzhen, China	Aerospace, Cameras, Flight control systems	2006	$3 Billion [1]
2	ABB	Zurich, Switzerland	Electrical equipment, Robotics, Automation	1883	$27.9 Bil [2]
3	Atos	Bezons, France	IT services, Big data, Cybersecurity	2000	$13.7 Bil [3]
4	Desktop Metal	Burlington, MA	3D printing systems	2015	Private
5	Unilever	London, UK	Consumer goods	1929	$58.2 Bil [4]
6	BASF	Ludwigshafen, Germany	Chemical	1865	$69.7 Bil [5]
7	Impossible Foods	Redwood City, CA	Food	2011	Private
8	Perfect Day Foods (Muufri)	Emeryville, CA	Food, Dairy	2014	Private
9	Biogen	Cambridge, MA	Biotechnology	1978	$14.4 Bil [6]
10	Tulip	Somerville, MA	IoT, Software	2014	Private
11	PrecisionHawk	Raleigh, NC	Aerial Surveying, UAV systems, Data	2010	Private
12	Catalent Pharma Solutions	Somerset, NJ	Pharmaceuticals	2007	$3 Bil [7]
13	Samsung Electronics	Seoul, South Korea	Electronics, Medical, Telecommunications, Home appliance	1938	$197 Bil [8]
14	Archer Daniels Midland Company	Chicago, IL	Food Processing, Commodities	1902	$64.656 Bil [9]
15	Rolls Royce	London, UK	Automotive, Aerospace, Defense	1906	$19.5 Bil [10]
16	The ExOne Company	North Huntington, PA	3D Printing, Robotics, Components	2005	$53 Mil [11]
17	ABBVIE	North Chicago, IL	Biopharmaceuticals	2013	$33.2 Bil [12]
18	GlaxoSmithKline	Brentford, UK	Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Consumer Goods	2000	$43 Bil [13]
19	Oden Technologies	New York, NY	Industrial Automation	2014	Private
20	Acerta	Kitchener, Ontario	Automotive, Big Data	2015	Private

Company Summaries

DJI of Shenzhen, China is a manufacturer of commercial and recreational unmanned aerial drones for videography and photographic applications. Their drones serve consumer, professional, enterprise, agricultural, and many more applications, and are a dominant presence in the civilian drone industry with over 70% market share of global drone sales.

ABB is a multinational robotics, power, heavy electrical equipment, and automation manufacturer based out of Zurich, Switzerland. ABB is a pioneer in utilities, transportation, and infrastructure applications with digitalization, automated robotics, and other advanced manufacturing techniques. ABB is ranked 341^st on the global Fortune 500 list and has been a member of the list for over 20 years.

Atos is a French international IT service company specializing in hi-tech transactional services, big data, cybersecurity services, and communication technology. Atos works with clients in defense, financial, health, manufacturing, media, utilities, retail, telecommunications, transportation, and other industries in over 70 countries. Their global headquarters are in Bezons, France.

Desktop Metal of Burlington, MA is an end-to-end metal 3D printing manufacturer focusing on speed, cost, and quality for global engineering applications. Their advanced manufacturing techniques have been invested by companies such as Google, BMW, Ford Motors, and more, and is considered one of the fastest-growing companies in US history.

Unilever is a multinational consumer goods manufacturer based out of London, England. Unilever is the world's largest producer of soap and is a massive player in juice, food, personal care, cereal, medical, pharmaceutical, and many more consumer industries with products in over 190 countries.

BASF is a German multinational manufacturer of chemicals, operating in over 190 countries to provide solvents, resins, glues, gases, thermoplastics, foams, urethanes, and more. They work to make the chemical industry more sustainable through innovations, investing in emerging markets, and deploying resource-efficient product lines. Their headquarters is in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Impossible Foods of Redwood City, CA is an innovative meat and dairy alternative food manufacturer, focusing on lowering the environmental footprint with plant-based manufacturing. They re-invest into research to recreate a meat-eating experience through plant-based proteins and aim to release products through Fairway, Wegmans, and other traditional distributors.

Perfect Day Foods (Muufri) is a manufacturer of bio-fermented non-animal dairy proteins and is a business-to-business ingredient company. They utilize biosynthetic techniques to innovate traditional dairy protein sources and aim to provide a longer-lasting, non-animal alternative to milk. They are based out of Emeryville, CA.

Biogen is an American multinational biotechnology company specializing in neurological therapies for conditions such as MS, muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disorders, and other advanced biologics. They focus their R &D on neurology, hematology, and immunology treatments to advance our understanding of diseases, and aim to serve the needs of patients with their innovative pharmaceuticals. Their global headquarters is in Cambridge, MA.

Tulip is a digital manufacturing platform developed by MIT to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency of production operations. Based in Somerville, MA, Tulip uses IoT ideology to provide real-time analytics, increased connectivity, and dynamic work solutions for paired customers.

PrecisionHawk is a drone manufacturer based in Raliegh, NC, and uses software to analyze FAA-exempt aerial data. Their PrecisionMapper division provides non-manned aerial photographs and topography for agriculture, energy, insurance, government, and construction industries at significantly lower costs than traditional manned aircraft operations.

Catalent Pharma Solutions is a multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer of delivery technologies, biologics, therapies, and health products. They help paired companies and customers through the product development cycle and implement a wide range of advanced manufacturing technologies to do so. Their global headquarters is in Somerset, NJ.

Samsung Electronics of Seoul, South Korea is widely known for its TVs, phones, computer components, appliances, and much more. They now also provide enterprise services to businesses to help them upgrade to digital platforms, reducing inefficiencies, and simplifying IT management. Not only manufacturers of products, Samsung now uses its partnerships to become a business-to-business supplier of tailored products.

Archer Daniels Midland Company, or ADM, is an American multinational food processing and commodities company based out of Chicago, IL. They have expanded their capabilities to use cereal and oilseed products in not just food but also in nutraceuticals, industrial, and animal feed markets, with a focus on creative uses beyond food consumption.

Rolls Royce, the British multinational manufacturer of engines and power systems for aerospace and automotive applications. Being the world’s second-largest maker of aircraft engines, Rolls Royce has expanded to marine propulsion and energy industries and is a major player in modern defense contracting. They are headquartered in London, UK.

The ExOne Company is an innovative nontraditional additive manufacturing company for industrial applications. ExOne is a pioneer in advanced micromachining and additive manufacturing processes, and is working to expand the capabilities of traditional 3D printing to many new markets. Their headquarters is in North Huntington, PA.

ABBVIE is a global biopharmaceutical company and spinoff of Abbot Laboratories. ABBVIE focuses on areas of immunology, oncology, virology, and neuroscience to improve treatments and to discover innovative advanced therapies for unmet patients. Their global headquarters is in North Chicago, IL.

GlaxoSmithKline of Brentford, UK is one of the world’s largest multinational pharmaceutical companies, and is responsible for the first malaria vaccine, certain antibiotics, and more. They invest in research and innovative manufacturing techniques to treat rare diseases and holds offices in over 115 countries.

Oden Technologies is a wireless IoT service provider, aiming to collect factory data for improved quality, performance, and efficiency. Their intelligent automation equipment integrates with third-party systems to deliver instant insights on potential improvements and more. They implement advanced machine learning and AI framework to convert months of data analysis into days. Their headquarters is in New York, NY.

Acerta aims to transform automotive manufacturing with machine learning models to reduce scrap, increase throughput, and boost quality. They integrate data-driven diagnosis software to help detect failure modes and identify early indicators of future issues when an automotive is in use. Their headquarters is in Kitchener, Ontario.

Summary

This article outlined the top advanced manufacturing companies in the U.S. and globally. We hope this information has been helpful to you in your supplier search. To learn more about these companies, or to make your own custom list of suppliers, feel free to visit Thomas Supplier Discovery.