Teradyne(US:TER) Businesswire·2025-12-09 15:02Core Insights - Teradyne Robotics is opening a new U.S. Operations Hub in Wixom, Metro Detroit, Michigan in 2026 to enhance its commitment to customers and meet the growing manufacturing demand in the U.S. and Americas [1][2] Company Expansion - The new facility will manufacture Universal Robots (UR) industrial collaborative robots (cobots) and may include MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the future [2] - The hub will also function as a regional customer training center, service hub, and visitor experience center [2][3] Industry Impact - This facility aims to support the re-industrialization of America by addressing productivity, reshoring, upskilling, and increased automation to tackle workforce challenges and enhance global competitiveness [3][4] - The establishment of the hub is expected to create over 200 jobs in the Detroit area, contributing to advanced manufacturing in Michigan and the Midwest [4] Commitment to Robotics - Teradyne Robotics emphasizes the importance of robotics in improving factory competitiveness and making factory environments more appealing to the next generation of workers [5] - A survey indicates that 73% of North American manufacturers invest in automation primarily for productivity improvement, with 87% of companies using cobots reporting double-digit productivity gains [5] Strategic Location - The choice of Metro Detroit for the Operations Hub is strategic due to the area's strong manufacturing heritage and industrial future [7][8] - Proximity to leading manufacturers will enable Teradyne Robotics to deliver automation solutions more effectively, leveraging the region's industrial foundation and talent base [8]