Primary Industries in Austin
Austin’s strongest manufacturing sectors — and the precision parts we machine for each.
Semiconductor
Austin is a top-three US semiconductor city. Samsung's massive Taylor fab, NXP Semiconductors' global headquarters, Infineon Technologies, and dozens of fabless design companies create relentless demand for machined chamber components, gas delivery parts, wafer handling fixtures, and equipment modifications in high-purity aluminum and exotic alloys.
Explore Semiconductor in AustinDefense
Austin's defense ecosystem blends technology and manufacturing — BAE Systems' Austin campus builds electronic warfare and intelligence systems, Elbit Systems of America operates locally, and a growing cluster of defense-tech startups build autonomy, cybersecurity, and sensor fusion platforms fueled by UT Austin research.
Explore Defense in AustinRobotics & Automation
Austin is a rising robotics powerhouse — Apptronik builds humanoid robots (Apollo), Diligent Robotics created the Moxi hospital assistant robot, and Jacobi Robotics advances motion-planning software. Tesla's Gigafactory in southeast Travis County uses extensive robotic welding and assembly, while Amazon's expanding Austin fulfillment centers deploy thousands of mobile robots. Army Futures Command at UT Austin researches autonomous ground systems, and the city's deep AI talent pool feeds robotics startups.
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