May Means New Pathways: Preparing the Workforce That Will Shape Advanced Manufacturing
May is a month of milestones. Across the St. Louis region, thousands of students are graduating and stepping into what comes next.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center gives UMSL students platform to turn ideas into reality at PitchFest 2026
The annual competition allows UMSL students to present a unique product for a chance to win funds that will assist their new business venture.
Three St. Louis-area schools to compete in national 3D manufacturing championship
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
Saint Louis Students Compete in a Project MFG Additive Manufacturing Competition Held at Saint Louis University
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.
AMICSTL, Project MFG host 2026 Additive Manufacturing Competition
Triad High School, Freeburg High School and Althoff Catholic High School advance to compete in national championship
Additive Manufacturing: From Experimentation to Competitive Advantage
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.
AMICSTL Selects PARIC Corporation to Build Phase 1 Facility
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.
Paric Corp. tapped as general contractor for North St. Louis advanced manufacturing facility
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.
Closing the Manufacturing Talent Gap - From the Ground Up
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.
AMICSTL Receives JSMF Grant
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.
Manufacturing Month 2025: How AMICSTL Is Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing
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.
Billions Being Invested in Advanced Manufacturing Sector In St. Louis Region
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.
Meet the 2025 Most Influential Business Women Awards honorees
Tracy Henke was among the 25 honorees named in the 2025 Most Influential Business Women Awards by the St. Louis Business Journal.
The advanced manufacturing sector in St. Louis is still hungry for workers
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.
Metro East high school wins 3D printing contest hosted by advanced manufacturing center
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.
Advanced manufacturing center seeks general contractor bids
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.
ICL Group announces $574M investment in north St. Louis
KSDK. Nov 19th, 2024
After decades of decline, north St. Louis will soon see more than a half billion dollars of investment from a foreign-based company.
Why promising careers in St. Louis don’t require a traditional four-year degree
St. Louis Magazine. Nov 7, 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.
City approves zoning for advanced manufacturing center
The St. Louis Business Journal. Sep 25, 2024
The St. Louis Board of Adjustment on Wednesday paved the way for construction to begin on the advanced manufacturing center in north St. Louis.
Panel seeks to ensure St. Louis region has workforce to grow aerospace industry
The St. Louis Business Journal. Aug 28, 2024
A task force created by St. Louis Regional Freightway is reaching out to the public about projected demand for workers in the region's aerospace and aviation industries.