Driving Economic Impact Across the Carolinas & Regional Growth
The Carolinas Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center, Inc. (CAMTechUSA) is designed to serve as a transformational economic engine for North Carolina and the broader Mid-Atlantic region.
Anchored in the Carolina Piedmont Triad—one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing manufacturing corridors—CAMTechUSA will establish a $35M+ advanced manufacturing and workforce development facility that integrates infrastructure, training, and industry collaboration into a single, scalable platform.
This initiative directly supports North Carolina’s strategic priorities in workforce development, advanced manufacturing growth, and long-term economic competitiveness.
・Strengthening the NC and U.S. electronics manufacturing base
・Supporting workforce development at scale
・Enabling faster adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies
・Driving job creation and economic expansion
Driving a Scalable Workforce Pipeline for Regional & National Impact
CAMTechUSA will address critical workforce shortages by delivering hands-on, industry aligned training in a real manufacturing environment.
・Training 300-500+ individuals annually across students, veterans, and transitioning workers
・Partnerships with institutions such as Guilford Technical Community College, North Carolina A&T State University, Wake Forest University, North Carolina State University, and the Veterans Administration
・Industry-recognized certifications including IPC and SMTA standards
・Direct pathways into high-demand, high-wage manufacturing careers
- Workforce Pipeline (Students, Veterans, and Incumbent Workers)
- Regional Manufacturing Growth
- Faster Technology Adoption
- Support for OEMs & EMS
Strengthening the North Carolina Manufacturing Base
CAMTechUSA will enhance the competitiveness and retention of manufacturing operations across North Carolina by providing access to advanced equipment, workforce training, and process development.
・Support 50-100+ manufacturers annually, including OEMs, EMS providers, and regional suppliers
・Increased retention and expansion of manufacturing operations within the state
・Strengthening of small and mid-sized manufacturers through shared infrastructure
Positioning the Mid-Atlantic as a Manufacturing Leader
CAMTechUSA will serve as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing, driving collaboration and investment across North Carolina, South Carolina, and the broader Mid-Atlantic corridor.
• Attraction of new industry investment and supplier networks
• Cross-State workforce development and training alignment
• Establishment of a flagship model for regional manufacturing innovation
Accelerating Adoption of Advanced Technologies
CAMTechUSA will provide a vendor-neutral environment for evaluating and deploying advanced manufacturing technologies, reducing barriers to adoption for companies of all sizes.
・Integration of automation Ai-enabled manufacturing, and advanced inspection & test systems
・Reduction in capital investment risk through shared evaluation capabilities
・Increased productivity, quality, and operational efficiency
・NPI capabilities for industry partners to win projects and determine equipment requirements
・Overcapacity opportunities for industry partners to maintain revenue
Supporting Domestic Manufacturing & Supply Chain Resilience
CAMTechUSA aligns with national initiatives to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on overseas production.
• Support for restoring of electronics and advanced manufacturing
• Increased domestic production capacity in critical industries
• Alignment with federal initiatives including CHIPs and advanced manufacturing programs
Projected Regional Impact
CAMTechUSA is expected to deliver measurable, long-term economic benefits across North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic region.
・300-500+ individuals trained annually in advanced manufacturing disciplines
・50-100+ companies supported annually through training, evaluation, and process development
・Creation of high-quality, high-wage jobs and careers across the region
・Strengthening of the regional talent pipeline to meet future industry demand
・Increased private-sector investment and long-term economic expansion
Scalable National Model
CAMTechUSA is designed as a scalable flagship model for advanced manufacturing and workforce development that can be replicated across multiple regions of the United States, positioning North Carolina as a national leader in next-generation manufacturing innovation.