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Case Study
Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem in LA Region
Client
Regional Economic Development Organization
Technology/Market
Aerospace Manufacturing
Type of Sprint/Use Case
Regional Ecosystem Analysis

Client Need

The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) commissioned this study to benchmark the aerospace manufacturing ecosystem in Los Angeles County and understand the workforce dynamics shaping its future. As advanced technologies like AI, digital integration, additive manufacturing, and precision machining accelerate, CREC sought clarity on where skills gaps, educational misalignment, and infrastructure constraints threaten LA’s long-term leadership. The goal: provide a baseline and strategic road map so the LA region can maintain its position as a national hub for aerospace manufacturing.

Approach
By combining PSF’s AI-MI™ technology with traditional analyst research, we:
  • Defined 6 aerospace tech segments and expanded terms via OntologyMatch for consistent classification
  • EntityMatch applied to 300K+ LA orgs, identifying 1,400 aligned with aerospace segments
  • Workforce mapping: Analyzed jobs, education outputs, and skill gaps in key tech segments
  • Benchmarking: Compared LA/Long Beach/Anaheim to top U.S. aerospace hubs on R&D, vendors, and STEM talent
  • Strategy: Advised LA on investments in education, workforce, vendors, and policy to sustain competitiveness
Results

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