The annual competition allows UMSL students to present a unique product for a chance to win funds that will assist their new business venture.

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The top three teams will now advance to the Project Mfg Additive Manufacturing National Championship, where they will represent the St. Louis region on a national stage

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The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis (AMICSTL) hosted a Project MFG Additive Manufacturing Competition on February 20, bringing together 12 high school teams from across the St. Louis region.

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Triad High School, Freeburg High School and Althoff Catholic High School advance to compete in national championship

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Additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, has grown well beyond its early role as a prototyping tool. Today, it’s a viable production method across industries, especially when rapid iteration, customization, and complex designs matter.

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The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis (AMICSTL) has taken a major step toward transforming the region into a national hub for manufacturing leadership, announcing PARIC as the general contractor for its Phase 1 facility in North St. Louis City.

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The nonprofit group developing an advanced manufacturing facility in North St. Louis has chosen Paric Corp. as its general contractor for the first phase, which is expected to be completed in spring 2027, officials announced Wednesday.

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Across the U.S., advanced manufacturing is facing a critical challenge: a growing talent shortage. According to the latest iCIMS Workforce Report, manufacturing job openings rose 14% year-over-year, while hires declined by 7%, indicating that demand is outpacing supply.

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We’re honored to be named a grantee by the James S. McDonnell Foundation—joining a powerful coalition of changemakers working to advance economic mobility across the St. Louis region.

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Manufacturing Month celebrates the people, innovation, and collaboration driving one of America’s most essential industries forward. For AMICSTL, it’s a moment to champion what advanced manufacturing looks like today and how we’re helping shape its next chapter.

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The St. Louis region is emerging as a national leader in advanced manufacturing, boasting over 48,000 skilled workers and a concentration of aerospace jobs nearly four times higher than similarly sized markets.

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Tracy Henke was among the 25 honorees named in the 2025 Most Influential Business Women Awards by the St. Louis Business Journal.

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St. Louis Public Radio. March 13th, 2025

The St. Louis region’s bet on advanced manufacturing as a sector to lead economic growth for years to come still hinges on the ability to fill the roles that companies in the industry have open.

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St. Louis Business Journal. March 3rd, 2025

The nonprofit group working on construction of an advanced manufacturing center in the St. Louis area also is helping high school students gain exposure to potential career paths in the manufacturing sector.

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St. Louis Business Journal. Dec 19, 2024

Why promising careers in St. Louis don’t require a traditional four-year degree. The metro area is uniquely positioned to develop new processes for advanced manufacturing.

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