Component
Traction machine
A geared or gearless hoist that lifts an elevator car on steel rope.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$8K
Quality
80 / 100
US completeness
32.0
Made in US
8,000 units
Current demand
25,000 units
US exports
640 units
Opportunity score
69.4
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$300M
Expected extra output: 2,000 units per year