Michigan Economic Development

Mettle Ops is a defense contracting company. They offer research, development, reverse engineering, program management, ground vehicle design, test and evaluation experience, system integration capabilities, and facilitate manufacturing and fabrication services. They help other businesses achieve the same objectives and offer reliable and transparent program management and engineering services to government clients.

We are Modal Motors, and we are raising for our Seed Round funding. We are a Michigan corporation spun-out from Veolectra, Inc. and have a patent-pending advanced electric motor technology that is ready for commercialization for e-Mobility applications, and we need funding to launch the prototyping phase for our early customers. Our patent-pending electric motor technology is unique and harvests all of the magnetic flux developed inside the electric motor enabling us to achieve the highest torque density and average efficiency direct drive motor on the market. Our motors will have the highest full speed range efficiency due to the fact that our motors do not require back irons for the magnets and are yokeless, which are the source of the highest losses for our competitors’ electric motors. Our motors can even be made without permanent magnets and can utilize aluminum coil windings instead of copper. Our motors are designed for manufacturing in the USA with low capital costs and low to no touch labor making them the most cost-effective solution for our customers and the mobility market. The modular and scalable architecture enables fully automated cell-based manufacturing that is also scalable as volumes and motor sizes increase. Our motor technology has been developed over the past 12 years with numerous prototypes designed, built and tested to bring us to the technological state that we are in today.

Founded in 2017, Orb Aerospace is a manufacturing company specializing in the development of electric aircraft. Its innovative designs aim to revolutionize the aviation sector by incorporating redundant propulsion systems and modular wings for diverse missions.

Dunamis Charge is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The company produces reliable, eco-friendly, and intelligent charging solutions suitable for diverse locations, from urban areas to rural communities. Their focus is on delivering American-made, sustainable products that contribute to a clean environment and provide a seamless charging experience for EV users.

Civilized Cycles is a manufacturer of electric bicycles designed to combine the comfort, utility, and safety features typically found in scooters or light motorcycles with the simplicity and legality of conventional bicycles. Their e-bikes feature an all-aluminum frame and a lightweight battery equipped with two USB ports for convenient charging. Engineered for diverse environments, these bikes are suitable for navigating pothole-filled city streets, dusty dirt tracks, and hilly suburban areas, as well as wide-open spaces at any time of day. Additionally, the bikes are equipped with waterproof integrated panniers and an automatic suspension system that adjusts at the touch of a button, ensuring optimal safety and comfort for riders, whether traveling alone or with a passenger. This innovative approach allows for a sustainable and enjoyable riding experience.

Northland, headquartered in Greenville, Michigan, specializes in manufacturing and distributing a range of refrigeration products, including undercounter and freestanding refrigerators, catering to both commercial and residential markets. The company is known for its reliable, high-quality products and offers free delivery to its customers.

SnackCraft operates as a snack food manufacturing company.

Lucid Motors, established in 2007, specializes in manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs). Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with a production facility in Casa Grande, Arizona, the company aims to create innovative EVs that transcend conventional limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Lucid Motors has strategic partnerships with battery cell suppliers Samsung SDI and LG Chem to support its EV production.

Hg Medical GmbH is a manufacturer specializing in orthopedic implants for bone surgery, based in Raisting, Germany, with an additional office in Huntington, West Virginia. Established in 2007, the company produces a range of products including bone plates, screws, implants for foot surgery, spine fixators, PEEK spinal fusion implants, and hip implants. Hg Medical also develops dental implants and solutions for veterinary bone surgery, catering to animals such as dogs and horses. As a vertically integrated contract manufacturer, the company focuses on the extremity and spinal orthopedic markets, providing medical technology companies with efficient production capabilities and shorter lead times for both elective and trauma surgeries.

Big Rapids Products manufactures and supplies metal stampings, assemblies and structural frame components for the automotive industries.

Polaris Inc. is a prominent company in the powersports industry, recognized globally for its innovative products and commitment to quality. The company's success is deeply rooted in the ethics and values upheld by its workforce, which were defined collaboratively by employees. To ensure that these values are integral to its operations, Polaris implements a Performance Management Program that assesses employee performance based on both results and adherence to company values. This focus on ethical practices and employee engagement contributes to Polaris's reputation as a leader in its field.

Burton Precision is industrial automation company that provides scanning, printing, and inspection technologies. Their products include 3d scanning systems and measuring systems. They offers customer support through email and phone contact.

HiPer Fiber specializes in the development and production of high-quality, affordable steel fibers tailored for concrete and Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC). The company utilizes advanced steel fiber technology to enhance the bond between the fibers and the UHPC matrix, thereby improving the overall properties of the concrete composite. With a team of structural, materials, and mechanical engineers boasting over thirty years of combined experience, HiPer Fiber focuses on mixing, casting, and testing open recipe UHPC for various structural and non-structural applications. This expertise allows industries to optimize the performance of concrete in diverse construction projects.

Zero Tolerance is a plastic injection mold machine shop located in Clinton Township, Michigan. The company specializes in a range of molding services, including sinker EDM burning, mold design, and 5-axis machining. Additionally, Zero Tolerance offers injection molding, 3D printing, and CNC machining services, catering to diverse customer needs within the manufacturing sector. With a focus on precision and quality, the company provides comprehensive solutions to support various industrial applications.

Nicolai Diamant is a manufacturer specializing in diamond tooling solutions for various industries, including artificial stones, ceramics, and glass. The company develops and produces tools designed for polishing and finishing stone materials, particularly targeting the marble, granite, quartz, engineered stone, and ceramics markets. By focusing on high-quality diamond tooling products, Nicolai Diamant aims to meet the specific needs of its diverse clientele in the stone and ceramic industries, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their finishing processes.

Synergy Additive Manufacturing specializes in high power laser-based solutions for complex manufacturing.

We are a manufacturer of 2-pole, fractional horse power, A.C. motors used in various applications such as battery chargers, welders, duct boosters, refrigerators and microwave ovens to name a few. Over the last few years we have expanded our product line to include fans and blowers. Our fans and blowers are used in such products as vending machines, electric heaters, tanning beds, fireplace inserts, residential and commercial ovens. Our shaded pole motors are designed and engineered for original equipment manufacturers where quiet trouble free service is a requirement. Our talented engineering staff can design your motor or assist your design team for new applications. Bay Motor Products offers customer service and quality while being cost effective. Our production lines can be quickly changed over for large or small quantity deliveries.

Century is a manufacturing company specializing in precision machining and heat treating. The company provides a range of services, including automated welding and inspection, aimed at delivering high-quality manufacturing solutions. With a focus on advanced manufacturing processes, Century is dedicated to producing heat treating equipment and ensuring precision in its operations.

Prosper-tech Machine & Tool offers services for build-to-print precision machining and plastic injection tooling.

NTL Industries is a CNC manufacturing company.

Great Lakes Fabrication and Machining provides custom manufacturing and CNC machining.

Tube Fab/Roman Engineering manufactures and sells tubes as well as provides tube fabrication and assembly services. They offer fabrication services such as tube cutting, tube end shaping, tube bending, and tube assembly. They work with metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, and aluminium.

Drake Enterprises has versatile manufacturing and assembly capabilities. The products are gear shift levers and transmission components for the heavy-duty truck market. They have dedicated work cells for this commodity, starting with raw materials and progressing through extrusion, welding, painting, and finishing with a fully assembled product.

Prestige Stamping, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Warren, Michigan, specializing in the production of washers and small stampings for various domestic applications since its founding in 1967. The company processes a wide range of materials, including aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, low and high carbon steels, and stainless steel, with thicknesses ranging from .020 inches to .375 inches. Prestige Stamping offers an array of heat treatment processes, such as case hardening and bright annealing, along with various plating finishes like zinc, nickel, and anodizing. Additionally, the company provides services including micro finishes, grinding, tapping, and reaming, catering primarily to the fastener, automotive, construction, and agriculture industries. Clients can conveniently place orders online, reflecting the company's commitment to accessibility and customer service.

Clips & Clamps Industries is a manufacturing company.

Metalworks is a metal case-goods manufacturer that serves as an OEM supplier to the community's leading Contract Office Furniture manufacturers. As the needs of office workers have changed due to mobility and technology, it has distinguished itself by modifying existing products and developing new ones. They hope to shift the paradigm in the office, education, and government markets for object, paper, and personal storage.

C. Thorrez Industries manufactures industrial parts. They provide in-house broaching, CNC turning, rotary transfer, gear hobbing, threading, drilling and threading, cell manufacturing, and assembly. Their components are made from a range of bar stock, including carbon and alloy steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and tubing.

Elite Mold & Engineering injection mold supplier. Their molding services are prototype injection molding, low-volume injection molding, high-volume injection molding, and CNC machining. They served the industries that are automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, industrial, and medical.

Tooling & Equipment International specializes in designing and manufacturing prototype, pre-production, and mass-production equipment tailored to the casting industry. They offer complete turnkey packages of tooling, fixtures, and automation systems for high-volume foundries, along with producing aluminum castings for diverse industries.

Amigo Mobility is a manufacturer of electric scooters for the healthcare, grocery, retail, and material handling industries. Their services include material handling equipment, motorized shopping carts and shopping wheelchairs, and mobility solutions for markets, healthcare, retail, grocery, and industrial.

IFMetalworks is a manufacturing and design company that offers architectural and ornamental metals, aerospace tooling, and military vehicle components. IFMetalworks is headquartered in Roseville, Michigan and was founded in 2002.

Crest Marine, LLC is a manufacturer of commercial watercraft, houseboats, and recreational pontoon boats, established in 1957 and headquartered in Owosso, Michigan. The company produces a diverse range of boat models that typically range from 20 to 25 feet in length, including designs such as Savanna, Continental, Caribbean, Caliber, Classic, and Crest. As of October 2018, Crest Marine operates as a subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Company, LLC and employs approximately 309 individuals at its Owosso facility.

Centrepolis Accelerator is an organization based in Southfield, Michigan, dedicated to fostering the growth of advanced manufacturing and innovative hardware entrepreneurs. Established in 2018, it focuses on supporting small manufacturers by providing resources and guidance to enhance their development and competitiveness. Through its accelerator programs, Centrepolis aims to nurture emerging businesses in the manufacturing sector, helping them to innovate and thrive in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.

Applied Dynamics International is a computer software company that provides systems engineering software and integrated systems. Applied Dynamics'​ flagship software product, the ADvantage Framework, is used to build powerful, multi-processor, distributed real-time simulation facilities with off-the-shelf computer equipment such as PCs and I/O boards. Applied Dynamics is a privately held firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with staff located at various locations throughout the United States, offices in Derbyshire, UK, and resellers throughout the world.

VDL Groep, with its head office in Eindhoven (The Netherlands), is an international industrial company focused on the development, production, and sales of semi-manufactured products, buses & coaches and finished products and the assembly of cars. Since the founding in 1953 this family-owned company has grown to include 87 operating companies, spread over 19 countries with approximately 10,500 employees. The strength of VDL Groep lies in the mutual cooperation between the companies.