Component
Sewing machine
A household machine that joins fabric with a lockstitch.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$180
Quality
68 / 100
US completeness
5.0
Made in US
200,000 units
Current demand
4,000,000 units
US exports
16,000 units
Opportunity score
86.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$150M
Expected extra output: 200,000 units per year
Requires
Housing
- Plastic shell (default)
- Sheet-steel shell
Motor
- Small electric motor (default)
- BLDC motor
Sewing needle
Sewing hook
Controls
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.