How LA Is Becoming America's New Industrial Tech Hub
The story you hear nowadays is that America is struggling to make things and can't compete with China when it comes to advanced manufacturing. But of course, there's tons of high-tech stuff being produced in the US, and more and more companies are doing it out of Southern California, with factories sprouting up around Los Angeles to build things like precision metal parts and jet engines. Two…
America's manufacturing prowess has been a matter of concern, with the nation struggling to compete against China in advanced production. However, the reality is that the United States continues to manufacture high-tech goods, and a growing number of companies are establishing their operations in Southern California. The city of Los Angeles, in particular, has been witnessing the emergence of numerous factories engaged in the creation of precision metal components and jet engines.
Two prominent entrepreneurs actively contributing to this industrial shift in LA are Tom Mueller, the founder of Impulse Space, and co-founder at SpaceX, and Chris Power, the visionary behind Hadrian. Impulse Space specializes in developing in-space transport vehicles, while Hadrian is pioneering autonomous factories.
This exclusive interview, recorded live at Vermont Hollywood, is part of the Odd Lots live show series in Los Angeles. Hosts engage with Chris and Tom, discussing the factors that led to America losing its manufacturing edge and the reasons behind the city's growing appeal for hardware manufacturing and innovation.
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