Industries

The future of manufacturing is here.

Accounting for 20% of the region’s gross domestic product (GDP), manufacturing is a driving force in Northeast Ohio’s economy. The region has all the assets you need to develop, produce, and deliver products and services. A talent pool of 2 million workers, a deep and diverse supply chain, and exceptional market access help make innovations more profitable.  

The 18-county Northeast Ohio Region is known for its powerful history of innovation and traditional manufacturing. The region has built on its strong manufacturing legacy to become a globally recognized center of advanced manufacturing – in sectors ranging from the Internet of Things (IoT) to biomedical devices – with complete life cycle capabilities. Northeast Ohio’s robust resources enable companies to develop, produce, and deliver products and services. The region is actively focused on the future of the industry through expanding industry 4.0 technologies and developing the talent to power them.  

Team NEO, Northeast Ohio’s economic development partner, is part of an engaged community of manufacturers, organizations, and institutions focused on the future of the industry. Team NEO helps bring manufacturing innovation to life with cluster groups that leverage our region’s unique assets and strengths. Focused on smart manufacturing and additive manufacturing, these clusters connect companies, and academic and research institutions, with opportunities to collaborate around new technologies that build on the region’s industrial, organizational and workforce strengths.