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Come celebrate creativity this Friday at MU
The 13th annual West Virginia Makes Festival, presented by Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC), is shaping up to be a cornucopia of creativity and ingenuity as makers of all ages converge on Marshall University’s Memorial Student Center Friday, Oct. 2, to...
MAMC develops automated finishing process for Mason manufacturer
From its 50,000-square-foot production facility just north of Point Pleasant, PTI Custom Molding designs, engineers and manufacturers plastic injection-molded products for clients in industries ranging from automotive, electrical and communications, to medical,...
MAMC grad transforms curiosity into rewarding career as a machinist
When Jenson Oesterreicher walked into the machine shop at the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC), something made sense. The CNC equipment, the precision of the work and the hands-on problem-solving instantly caught his attention. In that moment, he realized...
MAMC partners to strengthen casting, forging workforce
Companies can receive incentive funding for each new apprentice A strong national defense depends on a strong domestic manufacturing industry. That’s why Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is partnering with IACMI - The Composites Institute to revitalize...
MAMC strengthens workforce through apprenticeships in 33 states
The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is bridging the skills gap in American manufacturing by delivering workforce solutions through Apprenticeship Works, the National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Partnership. Apprenticeship Works now assists...
MAMC career skills programs post record fall enrollment
As industry demand for skilled workers grows in our region, so, too, does the number of students enrolling in the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center’s (MAMC) career skills programs. For fall 2026, MAMC welcomed a record 72 new students in Machinist Technology/CNC,...
MAMC grad finds his niche as professional machinist
James Adkins of Mason County has always enjoyed working with his hands, but it wasn’t until high school that he realized machining could become a career. Growing up near Apple Grove, just outside of Point Pleasant, he enrolled in machining courses at the Mason County...
Enter the WV Makes Festival Design Challenge to win your share of $4,100 in prizes!
The 2026 West Virginia Makes Festival is putting a price on creativity – and the top prize is worth $2,500. Creative thinkers of all ages can compete in the festival’s annual Design Challenge for a chance to win cash and other prizes. The first-place winner in the...
Student finds her niche in SMART program, lands internship at Niterra
When Madeleine Turley began college, she envisioned a future as an engineer. While life took her in a different direction, today she’s back on the path she always wanted – building, troubleshooting and solving problems as a Systems Maintenance, Automation &...
Interns gain real-world experience working along side MAMC professionals
University students – even future Marshall students – are discovering firsthand how immersive internships at Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) open doors to new skills, new career paths and new professional connections. This summer, five interns from...
