Teradyne Robotics plans new hub in metro Detroit

Teradyne Robotics, provider of industrial collaborative robots (cobots) and autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs), will open a new U.S. operations hub in Wixom, Michigan in 2026.

The new facility will manufacture cobots from Universal Robots (UR), which was acquired by Teradyne a decade ago, with future potential to include MiR AMRs. It will also serve as a regional customer training center, service hub and visitor experience center.

The planned operations hub is designed to support the re-industrialization of America with advanced robotics. Teradyne Robotics seeks to support the evolving needs of American industry, including productivity, reshoring, upskilling and increased automation to address workforce challenges and enhance global competitiveness.

This facility expands Teradyne Robotics’ presence in the Detroit area, creating more than 200 jobs over the coming years and a robotics technology hub supporting advanced manufacturing.

“This new U.S. operations hub is a pivotal step to support the growth of advanced robotics in America and demonstrates our commitment to customers in the United States,” said Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of the Teradyne Robotics Group. “Our customers are looking to robotics not only to boost competitiveness, but also to make factory floors more attractive to the next generation of workers. With this facility, we’re investing in both automation and education, scaling up deployment, service and training capabilities to meet the evolving needs of U.S. manufacturing, logistics and warehousing.”

According to the Universal Robots' State of Industrial Automation Report 2025, 73% of North American manufacturers cite productivity improvement as their top reason for investing in automation. Of the companies already using cobots, the vast majority (87%) are already seeing double-digit productivity improvements. Eighty-three percent of all respondents reported positive employee sentiment toward robotics adoption. 

Teradyne Robotics has an existing large robotics customer base in North America and a regional robotics office in Novi, Michigan. The company is based in North Reading, Massachusetts with its robotics R&D based in Denmark.

“Locating this hub in metro Detroit puts us at the center of U.S. manufacturing and innovation,” said Justin Brown, chief commercial officer of the Teradyne Robotics Group. “Being close to leading manufacturers allows us to deliver automation solutions to some of our biggest customers, enabling Teradyne Robotics to be even more agile and responsive. The region’s industrial foundation, strong talent base, world-class universities and growing aerospace sector make it an ideal base to support advanced manufacturing in the United States.”

Quentin L. Messer, Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, said: “We are pleased to support a new U.S. Operations Hub for Teradyne, whose products and solutions are an incredible complement to the innovative and valuable supply chain that is found in Michigan. The partnership between the company and the state of Michigan presents an incredible opportunity and competitive advantage for all involved. Team Michigan stands ready to continue our work with the company for many years after this announcement. I wish the Teradyne team success and prosperity, and I look forward to celebrating their accomplishments in Michigan for years to come.”