Wisconsin’s electronics sector in 2026 is defined less by scrappy startups and more by large-scale manufacturing investment, led by Foxconn’s continued expansion in Racine County alongside established Wisconsin-based electronics manufacturers.
Foxconn’s Continued Investment
Foxconn is expanding its Wisconsin manufacturing footprint to meet rising demand from U.S. customers. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation approved an additional $569 million investment in Racine County in 2026, expected to create 1,374 new jobs over the next four years, building on the company’s existing Mount Pleasant campus.
Established Electronics Manufacturers
Brady Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, is the largest electronics company based in the state with roughly $1.5 billion in annual revenue, making identification and safety products alongside electronics manufacturing. Smaller manufacturers like Curtis Industries Companies (~$25.1M revenue) and Badger Magnetics (~$18.6M revenue) round out a supply chain that newer hardware startups can plug into.
Where the Startup Activity Is
Wisconsin’s earlier-stage tech activity is concentrated more in MedTech, AgriTech, manufacturing automation, and SaaS than in pure consumer electronics, meaning most electronics-adjacent startups in the state today are building hardware for industrial and healthcare customers rather than consumer gadgets.
Related: our Wisconsin internet startups coverage and Wisconsin automotive startups roundup.
What is the biggest electronics investment in Wisconsin in 2026?
Foxconn’s additional $569 million investment in Racine County, approved by WEDC in 2026, expected to create 1,374 new jobs over four years.
Which company is Wisconsin’s largest electronics manufacturer?
Brady Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, is the largest electronics company based in Wisconsin with roughly $1.5 billion in annual revenue.
