Registration is FREE! There is no cost to schools or students!
All necessary materials will be provided by Project MFG.
Contact Project MFG for information on the 2025-26 season!
email: competitions@projectmfg.com
Project MFG’s Additive Manufacturing competition challenges teams and showcases the latest in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing.
Project MFG competitions are based on the design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of a “product” by teams of multi-disciplinary specialists. It is a tournament-style event in which teams of students compete against one another to complete a trade project.
The Competition Playbook
outlines the following:
Qualifying Rounds: Additive Competitions are by invitation only. Project MFG has 3 qualifying competitions across the US this year.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Project MFG kicked off the first of three additive manufacturing competitions starting at Texas A&M University, bringing together seven talented high school and college-level teams from across the state.
The top 3 teams were invited to compete in the National Championship
FIRST: BRYAN ISD CTE CENTER
Competitors: Caleb Cater, Elijah Gerzic, Maxine Kalil, Elijah Stowell.
Instructor John Gerzik.
SECOND: FARMERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Competitors: Miller Meeks, Aleksei Kolosov, Levi Broach, Liam McLaughlin
Instructor: Marcus Edwards
Competitors: Shreyan Chiguilapalli, Lincoln Laser, Tanner Swindell, Richard Lazarz
Instructor: Robert Stancil
Contact us at: competitions@projectmfg.com
On February 28th, local high schools arrived at Rung for Women in St. Louis to participate in Project MFG’s Additive Manufacturing Competition.
The competition featured 9 High-School level teams: Althoff Catholic High School; Belleville Township High School West; Clyde C. Miller Career Academy; Freeburg Community High School; Hazelwood East High School; Hazelwood West High School; Incarnate Ward; Pattonville High School; and Triad High School. Each team demonstrated their expertise in problem-solving, engineering principles, and precision manufacturing within a rigorous and competitive environment.
“We are thrilled to witness the enthusiasm and ingenuity displayed by these young innovators,” said Dennis Muilenburg, AMICSTL Board Chairman. “By integrating STEM principles with advanced manufacturing technologies, this event not only highlights the incredible talent and potential of the next generation but also prepares students for rewarding careers in high-tech manufacturing industries.”
After an intense and fun day of competition, the following teams emerged victorious:
The success of this event was made possible through the support of our sponsors: Rung for Women, SLU-CAM, Stratasys, Greater St. Louis, Inc., Harris-Stowe State University, Missouri Works, Southwestern Illinois Belleville, Southwestern Illinois East St. Louis, St. Louis Community College, and University of Missouri St. Louis. AMICSTL extends a sincere appreciation to all our sponsoring organizations across the bi-state region whose contributions played a crucial role in making this event a success.
If you have any questions email competitions@projectmfg.com
or call (816) 200-2610 during regular business hours of 8:00am-5:00pm U.S. central time.
