What Detroit Manufacturing Systems does

Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) is a privately held U.S. contract manufacturer founded in Detroit in 2012, specializing in complex module assembly, supply chain management, automation, and in-house tooling and equipment design. The company operates as a value-add assembler building over 30 million modules per year and managing approximately $26 billion of customer inventory annually, primarily for automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. Through its Kinetyc advanced manufacturing operations in Wixom, Michigan, DMS has also extended into contract manufacturing for autonomous drone platforms via a partnership with Ondas Holdings' American Robotics subsidiary, serving defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure customers under NDAA and Buy American compliance frameworks.

In December 2025, DMS acquired Android Industries and Avancez and merged the three entities into Voltava, LLC — a global manufacturing and assembly partner led by Bruce Smith as Owner, Chairman, and CEO. The combined Voltava entity employs approximately 5,500 people across 21 facilities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Turkey, and serves automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sector customers. Revenue is generated through negotiated multi-year contract manufacturing agreements under a direct enterprise sales motion with OEM and Tier-1 buyers; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

The transaction was financed via a $160 million senior secured facility arranged by Ansley Park Capital, with Wells Fargo as asset-based credit facility agent and participation from PNC Capital Markets, U.S. Bank, Wingspire Capital, Capteris, and Banco Santander Mexico, and Palm Tree Securities LLC as lead financial advisor. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, or named customer logos are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Detroit Manufacturing Systems

Legal name

Detroit Manufacturing Systems, LLC

Website

https://dmsna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Detroit Manufacturing Systems, now operating as Voltava, is a global contract manufacturer of complex modules, supplying assembly, supply chain, and tooling services to automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology OEMs and Tier-1s across 21 facilities in five countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Machinery Manufacturing (333), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Vehicle Interior Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL), EV Platform/Skateboard & Chassis Integration Manufacturing (IMACACAI)

Keywords

• Contract manufacturing services
• Complex module assembly
• Supply chain management
• Automotive manufacturing services
• Tooling equipment design

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Detroit Manufacturing Systems operates as a contract manufacturer and value-add assembler, providing complex module assembly, supply chain management, and tooling/equipment design services to customers in automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Revenue is generated through manufacturing fees, supply chain services, and tooling/equipment development contracts with enterprise customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Detroit Manufacturing Systems is a B2B contract manufacturer and value-add assembler providing complex module assembly, supply chain and logistics management, automation, and in-house tooling/equipment design services. The company builds over 30 million modules per year and manages approximately $26 billion of inventory annually across 17+ facilities in North America, Brazil, and Turkey.

Product overview

Voltava operates as a unified global manufacturing and assembly partner organized under one parent entity, combining three legacy brands: Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez. The company's core offerings include Complex Module Assembly (building over 30 million modules annually), Supply Chain & Logistics (managing ~$26B inventory annually), Automation services, and Tooling & Equipment Design. Through its Kinetyc subsidiary, Voltava also provides advanced drone manufacturing services for American Robotics. The company serves diverse sectors including automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Complex Module Assembly Contract manufacturing service that builds over 30 million complex modules per year as a value-add assembler, supporting batch build and Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery models. Targeted at automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Supply Chain & Logistics End-to-end supply chain solutions managing approximately $26 billion of inventory annually, providing global customers with logistics, parts management, and supply chain integration.
• Automation Services Automation design and implementation services for complex manufacturing processes and systems, delivered by an internal team focused on process innovation and cost efficiency.
• Tooling & Equipment Design In-house tooling and equipment development providing real-time adaptability and scalable manufacturing solutions to meet customers' exact specifications for complex modules.
• Kinetyc Advanced Manufacturing (Drone Manufacturing) Advanced drone manufacturing and supply chain management services delivered through the Kinetyc operations in Wixom, Michigan, producing FAA-Type-Certified autonomous drone platforms for defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure customers with NDAA- and Buy American-compliant production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30,000,000 modules produced per year with safety and quality at the forefront
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered strategic.

• Ondas Holdings Inc.strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Detroit Manufacturing Systems (via its Kinetyc advanced manufacturing operations in Wixom) signed a letter of intent with Ondas Holdings Inc. to serve as the contract manufacturer and supply chain manager for its subsidiary American Robotics, which holds FAA Type Certification for autonomous drone platforms. The partnership aims to scale domestic production for both U.S. and export markets, enabling American Robotics to meet increasing demand from defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure sectors with NDAA and Buy American-compliant platforms. The collaboration aligns with President Trump's Unleashing American Drone Dominance Executive Order and positions both companies to benefit from the FAA's forthcoming Part 108 framework for expanded BVLOS drone operations.
• American RoboticsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Robotics, a subsidiary of Ondas Holdings Inc., is the beneficiary of a contract manufacturing partnership with Detroit Manufacturing Systems (via Kinetyc in Wixom). American Robotics holds FAA Type Certification for autonomous drone platforms and seeks to scale domestic production for U.S. and export markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Magna International: One of the world's largest automotive contract manufacturers with deep capabilities in interior systems, module assembly, and seat systems—directly comparable to DMS/Voltava's automotive interior and complex module assembly business.
• Adient: Pure-play automotive seating and interior systems manufacturer with global manufacturing footprint, comparable to DMS/Voltava's automotive interior and complex module assembly model serving major OEMs.
• Lear Corporation: Tier-1 supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems with significant North American manufacturing presence, overlapping with DMS/Voltava in module assembly, JIT delivery, and OEM relationships.
• Martinrea International: Canadian-based automotive parts manufacturer with strong North American footprint producing modules, assemblies, and engineered components—closely comparable to DMS/Voltava's module assembly and supply chain model.
• Auria Solutions: Tier-1 supplier of engineered products and modules for automotive interior and acoustic systems, with operations comparable to DMS/Voltava's module assembly focus for global OEMs.
• GHSP: Tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, controls, and modules—comparable to Voltava's complex module assembly and tooling design capabilities for OEM customers.
• Faurecia (FORVIA): Global Tier-1 supplier and contract manufacturer of automotive interiors, seating, and clean mobility solutions—a direct comparable to DMS's interior systems focus with similar OEM customer concentration.
• Yanfeng: Global automotive interior systems supplier headquartered in China with extensive North American manufacturing—comparable to DMS/Voltava as a multi-region interior and module assembly partner to global OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Jabil: Global manufacturing solutions provider serving automotive, industrial, and technology OEMs with complex assembly and supply chain services—an incumbent comparable to Voltava on scale, GTM motion, and vertical breadth.
• Flex Ltd (Flextronics): Large global contract manufacturer with automotive, industrial, and technology exposure; broader scope than Voltava but comparable business model in complex module assembly and supply chain management for enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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