Medical Device Manufacturing
Western Wisconsin is one of the most highly concentrated manufacturing regions in the nation. The list of manufactured products in the area is extensive, but medical devices are a prime example of the region's most advanced instruments. From dentures and dental implements to hospital equipment and surgical devices, the medical manufacturing landscape in Western Wisconsin is hi-tech and robust.
Major Employers by County
Location Advantages
Precision, quality, and craftsmanship are always key ingredients in manufacturing medical devices. In Western Wisconsin, these principles are maintained through the region’s partnership among employers, workforce partners, and educational institutions. Together, they strive to keep the regional manufacturing industry strong by equipping workers with the skills to take on demanding, high-wage work in the region.
Educational Opportunities
World-class educational institutions are located all across Western Wisconsin, ready to educate and train the next generation of manufacturers, including those who will continue on the regional tradition of designing and constructing medical devices.
Some of the best-known universities, colleges, and technical institutes in Western Wisconsin that offer manufacturing-related courses, hands-on experience, and degrees include the University of Wisconsin System (campuses: UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls, and UW-Barron County).
Additionally, Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) provide access to state-of-the-art computerized and robotics equipment used in today's manufacturing industry. CVTC also features a Mobile Manufacturing Lab, bringing manufacturing technology to area schools.