Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

A leader in advanced technologies, Texas is a popular destination for the world's most innovative manufacturing companies. In fact, the Lone Star State has been the top high-tech exporting state for 12 consecutive years in 2024, solidifying “Made in Texas” as a powerful global brand.

Over the last decade, Texas has targeted diversified development in advanced manufacturing and related sectors. The state is home to multiple segments of the industry—everything from computer and electronic goods to motor vehicle and parts manufacturing to food and beverage production.

Increasingly known as the manufacturing capital of the nation, Texas is no stranger to attracting large, high-tech manufacturing operations. An abundance of available resources and affordable real estate serves as a major draw for companies looking to relocate or expand. The state’s robust network of transportation infrastructure allows companies direct access to domestic and international markets and the ability to easily ship products around the globe. Texas is a manufacturing mecca where today’s products are made and tomorrow’s technologies are brought to life.

Advanced manufacturing companies with a strong presence in Texas:

• Sector Profile: Advanced Manufacturing
• Snapshot: Manufacturing (2023)
• Snapshot: Automotive Manufacturing (2025)
• Snapshot: Aerospace, Aviation & Defense (2024)
• Report: Aerospace, Aviation & Defense Industry (2025)