Quick Overview:
February in review
National Machining League Finalists Announced
competition updates
Additive Manufacturing Competition
Hosted by Rung for Women
The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis (AMICSTL) and Project MFG successfully hosted a dynamic 3D printing and additive manufacturing competition, showcasing the talents of nine high school teams from across the St. Louis bi-state metro. The area competed and tested their skills in everything from design and economics to change orders, slicing, post-processing, and assembly.
St. Louis Welding Competition
Hosted by Southwestern Illinois College
Southwestern Illinois College hosted a Project MFG Welding Competition as part of its 2025 CTE Showcase. The event brought together local students from seven high schools, including Southwestern High School, Collinsville Area Vocational Center, Highland High School, Alton High School, Granite City High School, The CAVE, and O’Fallon High School. Students showcased their welding skills and competed for prizes
Advanced Manufacturing Regional Locations Announced
Want to learn more about this year’s Regional Round site hosts, or just about our Clash of Trades Advanced Manufacturing competition series? Click the button below for the inside scoop!
Featured Articles
ACCS Students Crush Competition in Clash of Trades Championship
The 2024 Project MFG Clash of Trades Championship was more than a national competition – it was a showcase of skill, precision, and the future of American manufacturing. Calhoun Community College secured a first-place finish, while Central Alabama Community College claimed third, proving Alabama community colleges are a force on the national stage.
Missouri S&T Students Complete Round One in Project MFG Competition
Students from Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) have made a remarkable impression in the first round of the Project MFG Competition. The team, consisting of Sam Stewart, Darren Armfield, and Aniruddh (Ark) Kommareddy, successfully completed their tasks and have sent their parts for judging.
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Our January Sponsor of the month: Zeiss
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is the leader in cutting-edge metrology and inspection technologies, including CMMs, optical 3D scanners, multisensor systems, microscopy solutions for industrial quality assurance, X-ray/CT metrology, and intuitive software for industries like Aerospace, Automotive/New Energy Vehicles, Medical, Power Generation, and Electronics.
In addition to their products, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions provides a comprehensive range of customer services through ZEISS Quality Excellence Centers located near their clients. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany, with production and development facilities in Minneapolis (USA), Shanghai (China), and Bangalore (India). ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions operates within the Industrial Quality & Research segment.
Precision, Partnerships, and the Future of Manufacturing: A Conversation on Metrology
Check out this most recent podcast, where Christan Shinners and Joe Zofchak from ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions discuss the critical role of metrology in manufacturing!
