The Wisconsin Machine Helping Build America’s Silent Defenders
Deep beneath the ocean’s surface, America’s submarines carry out some of the nation’s most critical missions. But long before a submarine ever touches the water, the precision components that make it possible must first be manufactured.
That’s where Wisconsin comes in.
Built by Giddings & Lewis, the VTC 1600 and VTC 2000 vertical turning centers represent the power, ingenuity, and craftsmanship of Wisconsin manufacturing. These advanced machines help produce critical components used in U.S. Navy submarine programs, machining large metal parts with the precision required for some of the most demanding applications in the world.
While most Americans will never see these machines in action, their impact reaches far beyond the factory floor. The parts they help create become part of vessels that operate around the globe, supporting national security and protecting American interests.
For generations, Giddings & Lewis has built world-class machine tools that solve tough manufacturing challenges. Today, that legacy continues with technology designed, engineered, and built in Wisconsin by highly skilled workers who take pride in producing equipment that helps shape the future of American industry.
What makes the VTC 1600 and VTC 2000 truly cool isn’t just their size or precision. It’s the mission they support.
From a manufacturing facility in Wisconsin to the shipyards helping build the next generation of submarines, these machines demonstrate how American innovation starts with American manufacturing. They showcase the expertise of Wisconsin workers and the essential role our state plays in building products that make a difference around the world.
America’s submarines may operate silently, but the Wisconsin-made technology helping build them deserves to be heard.