Wiscon Products Hosts Microsoft President Brad Smith
In September 2025, Wiscon Products celebrated a truly historic milestone, one that firmly positions our 80-year-old precision machining company at the cutting edge of the global technology landscape. We were granted the distinct honor of hosting Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, at our facility in Racine, Wisconsin.
The high-profile nature of his visit was compounded by its timing: it occurred just hours after Microsoft announced an additional $4 billion investment to build a second, massive AI-powered data center in nearby Mount Pleasant. This commitment brought Microsoft’s total investment in the region's AI infrastructure to over $7 billion, effectively making our corner of Wisconsin a crucial hub for the development of future artificial intelligence.
A Powerful Affirmation of American Industry
Mr. Smith’s presence at our facility was far more than a symbolic ribbon-cutting. As he toured our production floor and engaged with our dedicated team, his visit served as a profound affirmation of the crucial role that small and mid-sized manufacturers play in shaping America's AI-driven future. By highlighting a company like Wiscon Products, which specializes in high-volume, complex turned parts for the aerospace, automotive, and hydraulic industries, Microsoft underscored its belief that the path to the AI economy runs directly through traditional American ingenuity.
The energy was palpable as Mr. Smith saw firsthand how our team is leveraging advanced digital tools. He filmed a segment showcasing our pioneering AI initiatives, which are focused on moving beyond traditional CNC programming to harness cloud and AI solutions. This is not just about incremental improvements; it's a transformative force that is revolutionizing how we approach our work—allowing us to optimize complex tool paths, predict machine maintenance, and implement real-time quality assurance for unparalleled efficiency and defect prevention.
The Ecosystem of AI Co-Innovation
Wiscon Products is working with Microsoft engineers to co-innovate, taking abstract AI ideas and turning them into practical, scalable manufacturing solutions. This partnership provides us with access to the most powerful AI compute resources on the planet, giving us a significant advantage in a competitive global market.
By applying these cutting-edge technologies, we are fostering unprecedented levels of growth, driving innovation, and significantly bolstering our ability to compete globally. This strategy allows us to maintain our mission of consistently providing the highest quality parts at the best price, now supercharged by intelligence.
We are incredibly proud to be a key partner in this pivotal moment. We extend our deepest gratitude to Brad Smith and the entire Microsoft team for recognizing the immense potential within Wisconsin's vibrant manufacturing community. This commitment is more than an economic investment; it's a testament to the fact that the future—one of innovation, high-skill jobs, and global manufacturing leadership—is being built right here in Racine, Wisconsin.
