ElectroCraft’s Motor Drive Manufacturing and Design Facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo: ElectroCraft/PRNewswire)
A hub for motion control R&D and motor drive design and development, the facility includes state-of-the-art equipment for in-house production of PCB assemblies.
STRATHAM, N.H.—ElectroCraft reported that it expanded its facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan, increasing the company’s domestic production capacity and enhancing its ability to provide high-quality motion control solutions with greater speed and efficiency.
The global provider of motor and motion control products described its expansion as “significant,” stating in a release that the expanded facility “ensures improved operational performance, enabling faster turnaround times and more reliable supply for customers across multiple industries.”
“This strategic investment reinforces ElectroCraft’s commitment to strengthening U.S. manufacturing independence, reducing reliance on global supply chains, and delivering faster lead times for its customers,” the release stated.
Already fully operational, the expanded Ann Arbor facility will serve as a hub for motion control research and development. ElectroCraft’s engineering team will focus on pioneering new technologies and refining existing products, all produced within the United States. This will ensure that ElectroCraft’s customers “benefit from the latest advancements in the industry,” the company said in the release.
The company also anticipates the expansion will enhance its capabilities for designing and developing motor drives.
“With increased space and resources dedicated to drive design, the Ann Arbor facility will accelerate ElectroCraft’s ability to develop and prototype new DC motor drive solutions,” the release stated. “This expansion allows for faster turnaround times on new designs and customization requests, strengthening ElectroCraft’s position as a reliable, U.S.-based provider.”
The expansion also includes state-of-the-art equipment for in-house production of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), enabling ElectroCraft to manufacture PCB assemblies directly on-site. This vertical integration is expected to significantly reduce lead times, ensure stringent quality control, and eliminate reliance on overseas supply chains.
“We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Ann Arbor facility,” said Scott Rohlfs, global marketing director and general manager of the Drives Business Unit at ElectroCraft, in the release. “This investment reflects our commitment to U.S. manufacturing independence, ensuring we can provide our customers with the fastest lead times and most reliable supply chain solutions while supporting American industry.”
ElectroCraft’s custom manufacturing services span alternating current (AC) motors, permanent magnet direct current (PMDC) motors, brushless DC motors, stepper motors, and servo motors. They also include gearboxes, gearmotors, linear actuators, DC drives, servo drives, and integrated motor drives.
“For OEM customers who are unsatisfied with designing around inflexible off-the-shelf products, our technical knowledge and customizable product families provide a design experience that results in motor and motion systems with superior reliability and performance at the lowest possible cost,” the company stated in the release.