The fourth industrial revolution is transforming how we manufacture, revolutionizing production processes and redefining the boundaries of traditional industry sectors worldwide.
Canada has established a highly sophisticated Advanced Manufacturing ecosystem, supported by substantial government investment, world-class R&D environments, and a premier education system.
Top 10 countries leading 3D printing development with cutting-edge facilities and research.
Ranked in top 5 globally for civil flight simulators and engines manufacturing.
5th on Automation Readiness Index with advanced robotics integration.
Canada has established a highly sophisticated Advanced Manufacturing ecosystem, supported by substantial government investment, world-class R&D environments, and a premier education system that develops exceptional talent pipelines.
Top 10 countries leading 3D printing development
Ranked in top 5 for civil flight simulators and engines
5th on Automation Readiness Index
OTTO Motors created world's first self-driving forklift
Toronto's Humber River Hospital pioneers "fully digital" healthcare
Manufacturing sector contribution to GDP
Annual exports in manufacturing sector
Jobs in Advanced Manufacturing
Robots per 10,000 employees (74% greater than world average)
Ontario stands as the epicenter of Advanced Manufacturing in Canada, seamlessly integrating traditional manufacturing methodologies with cutting-edge technology. The province's leading manufacturing sectors include Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical and Biochemical, and CleanTech industries.
Most significantly, Ontario serves as the headquarters for Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Cluster, led by the non-profit NGen. Companies established in Ontario benefit tremendously from this strategic positioning, as 62% of the Advanced Manufacturing cluster's project partners are located within Ontario's borders.
According to NGen's recent comprehensive report, between 2021-2022, they allocated CA $81.4 million in funding for 75 Advanced Manufacturing projects. This substantial investment brings NGen's overall project funding approvals to CA $235.9 million, distributed across 166 projects, with total investments reaching CA $601 million.
This strategic investment approach ensures Ontario remains at the forefront of manufacturing innovation and technological advancement.
A prominent research hub in the advanced manufacturing sector. The city boasts one of North America's highest concentrations of engineers and STEM professionals, alongside the nation's second largest aerospace cluster. Toronto leads in automotive, robotics research, and Advanced Manufacturing events.
A thriving tech hub in Ontario. With 1,850+ manufacturing companies and prestigious academic institutions providing a qualified talent pool, it has established itself as Canada's largest robotics and automation cluster.
Ottawa leads in Advanced Manufacturing, especially in aerospace, defence, and engineering. Brampton is an emerging hotspot for Advanced Manufacturing, accounting for almost a quarter of the region's workforce.
Canada's comprehensive trade agreements provide access to markets valued at over US $50 trillion with 1.7 billion consumers. Canada maintains free trade agreements with the largest manufacturing markets globally: the United States (USMCA), the European Union (CETA) and Asia-Pacific (CPTPP).
Your business can access 187 million consumers within a day's drive of the Greater Toronto Area. Ontario features 4 international and 300 regional airports, 250,000 km of roads and highways, a dozen border crossings and the 6th most internationally connected airport in the world.