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Solutions for Companies of Every Size
Missouri manufacturers, innovators, and economic development partners: the Missouri Protoplex is built to work with you. Whether you're a small or mid-size manufacturer looking to solve a specific problem, a large company seeking an R&D partner, a state or federal agency advancing manufacturing competitiveness, or an educational institution building the talent pipeline — we have a path for you.
How We Can Help
For Manufacturers
Access world-class research expertise, shared equipment, and co-location opportunities. From prototype development to workforce solutions, we help manufacturers compete and grow. Contact us to start a conversation about your needs.
For Community Colleges and Educational Partners
Join the Missouri Manufacturing Ecosystem as a curriculum and talent pipeline partner. Co-develop programs, share resources, and connect your students to real industry pathways through Missouri S&T.
For Trade Associations and Economic Development Agencies
Partner with us to strengthen Missouri's manufacturing base. From statewide workforce initiatives to regional economic development strategy, Protoplex is a platform for collective impact.
For State and Federal Agencies
We are actively engaged with state and federal programs advancing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, national defense supply chains, and STEM workforce development. Contact our office to explore grant collaboration, program alignment, or policy engagement.
See Our Work in Action
See how Missouri manufacturers and engineering teams have used Protoplex equipment and expertise to solve problems conventional methods couldn't.
When Casting Can't Keep Up: How Cold Spray Is Filling the Gap
Cold spray additive manufacturing cut buy-to-fly ratios from 17:1 to 2.5:1 — a practical alternative for low-volume, high-mix aluminum parts. Read the cold spray project story
Lighter, Faster, Stronger: How Student Racing Teams Are Using Metal 3D Printing to Compete
Missouri S&T's Formula SAE and Baja SAE teams redesigned race components using LPBF — parts conventional manufacturing couldn't optimize. Read the student racing project story
Reach Out
Not sure where to start? Reach out directly and we'll connect you with the right team member.
Talk with us one on one and meet our research teams and professionals who can help you create a plan for success.
Dr. Richard Billo
Director, Protoplex
573-341-4168 | richard.billo@mst.edu