Component
Serger
An overlock machine that trims and finishes a fabric edge in one pass.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$450
Quality
72 / 100
US completeness
10.0
Made in US
30,000 units
Current demand
300,000 units
US exports
2,400 units
Opportunity score
82.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$80M
Expected extra output: 25,000 units per year
Requires
Housing
- Sheet-steel shell (default)
- Plastic shell
Motor
- Small electric motor (default)
- Servo motor
Sewing needle
Controls
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.