Component
Linear rail
A hardened steel linear guide used on CNC routers, mills, and 3D printers.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$80
Quality
75 / 100
US completeness
10.0
Made in US
200,000 units
Current demand
2,000,000 units
US exports
16,000 units
Opportunity score
87.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$500M
Expected extra output: 200,000 units per year