An independent selection committee vetted the nominees, highlighting innovations ranging from the OnMed CareStation to the Spirit SE-1 light-sport aircraft. The finalists include Carbon Core Brick by Summit Brick, the Cheetah Automated 3D Inspection System, and robotic welding solutions from Vectis Automation. Other contenders feature the EarthRoamer LTx, the LavaBox Portable Campfire, FlackTek’s MEGA mixer, RoGO’s DropBlock, and the Ventilation Oxygen Loop Fan by Barber-Nichols.

The announcement coincides with Manufacturing Month, a period dedicated to celebrating the 5,000 firms that sustain the state’s industrial base. With 150,000 employees and an annual economic contribution exceeding $31 billion, the sector remains a pillar of the local economy. At the November awards ceremony, the Chamber will reveal the ultimate winner alongside a runner-up and a People’s Choice recipient determined by public online voting.