We Bring Industry and Academia Together
The Missouri Protoplex is a reflection of the statewide ecosystem of manufacturing and technology it serves. The Missouri Protoplex is conceived as a place where industry and academia come together to research new materials and methods, prototype and test new manufacturing processes, develop workforce competencies, and solve multi-discipline problems required to bring integrated cyber-physical manufacturing systems into practical use.
Economic Development
Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing
Working with the U.S. industrial base, make U.S. and Missouri manufacturing competitive in the world market through advanced manufacturing technologies for innovative new processes and products.
Workforce Development
Building Tomorrow's Manufacturing Talent
Provide a steady pipeline of engineers skilled in modern advanced manufacturing technologies for employment with the U.S. industrial base to keep these companies competitive in the world market.
