PI Expands U.S. Manufacturing Operations to Strengthen Precision Motion Solutions Amid Trade Challenges!
By Ashutosh Arora
PI (Physik Instrumente), a global leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning systems, has announced the development of a new manufacturing facility in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, aimed at enhancing its U.S. operations. This expansion is a key component of PI’s strategy to navigate the complexities of international trade dynamics, particularly import tariffs, while providing more localized production and support for its growing American customer base.
The new 140,000-square-foot facility, set to open in Fall 2025, will significantly enhance PI’s manufacturing capacity, tripling the space of its current operations spread across Auburn, Hopkinton, and Nashua. The Shrewsbury plant will be dedicated to producing PI’s core products, including precision motion systems, air bearings, piezoelectric transducers, and nanopositioning components, designed for high-tech industries such as photonics, semiconductors, aerospace, and life sciences.
This strategic move is designed to improve PI’s responsiveness to market demands, reduce lead times, and mitigate the impact of trade tariffs by localizing production within the U.S. The new facility will not only support U.S. customers by offering more efficient supply chains but also ensure stable pricing by reducing reliance on international shipping and tariffs.
PI’s expansion in Shrewsbury underscores its commitment to North America as a vital part of its global growth strategy. The plant will not only serve as a manufacturing hub but will also foster innovation, ensuring PI stays at the forefront of developing next-generation technologies tailored to the evolving needs of its diverse industries.
This development is part of a broader trend in which companies are reshoring manufacturing operations to reduce the effects of volatile international trade policies and ensure better supply chain control. PI’s Shrewsbury facility positions the company to continue delivering advanced motion control solutions to its U.S. clientele while navigating the uncertainties of global trade.
