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Meet the Team – Bradley Deuser

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) and Missouri Protoplex, innovation is driven not just by technology but by the people who bring it to life. One of those people is Brad Deuser, whose career has been shaped by a deep respect for hands-on problem-solving and a passion for building systems that work. Brad grew…

Meet the Team – Tammy Wilson

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) and Missouri Protoplex, the team is proud to introduce you to their Research Project Engineer and Business Manager, Tammy Wilson, whose journey into her current role is both inspiring and unique. Tammy’s path to CAM and Missouri Protoplex began unexpectedly. After retiring from a 25-year career with the…

3D Printing with Cold Spray Could Revolutionize Metal Casting Replacements

Missouri S&T researchers develop new design rules to improve reliability and reduce costs in Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing The team at Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing is reshaping how manufacturers think about metal casting replacements. Using Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM), a solid-state 3D printing process that builds metal parts…

Meet the Team – Xavier Jimenez

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM), the team prides itself on its talented engineers who are pushing the boundaries of manufacturing technology. One such individual is Xavier Jimenez, a Senior Manufacturing Engineer whose journey and expertise are truly inspiring. Xavier’s fascination with engineering began in middle school. His curiosity about how things worked led…

Meet the Team – Sarah Newbanks

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) and Missouri Protoplex, the team is thrilled to introduce Sarah Newbanks, the Communications and Event Planning Officer. Sarah’s diverse background and dedication to supporting small businesses bring a unique perspective to her role. Sarah’s journey to the team is quite different from those typically found in the engineering…

Meet the Team – Katelyn Kiser

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) and Missouri Protoplex, the team is proud to introduce Dr. Katelyn Kiser, a Senior Metallurgical Engineer whose journey into engineering is both unique and inspiring. Growing up, Katelyn thought she was avoiding following her father into a career in engineering. Initially, she aimed for veterinary medicine for farm…

Meet the Team – Angelina Billo

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) and Missouri Protoplex, the team is excited to introduce Angelina Billo, our Industry Engagement Officer. Angelina brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering partnerships that drive economic and workforce development. Angelina’s journey into engineering and economic development is rooted in her diverse background. With a…

Protoplex Engineers Present on Custom Wire Material at National Conference

RAPID + TCT 2025, held at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan from April 8-10, 2025, is North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event. This annual event brings together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to showcase the latest advancements in 3D printing technology, share real-world solutions, and foster collaboration within the manufacturing community….

Meet the Team – Elias Snider

At the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) and Missouri Protoplex, the team is proud to introduce Elias Snider, a manufacturing engineer whose passion for engineering and innovative problem-solving is making a significant impact. Elias’s interest in engineering began at a very early age, driven by his fascination with STEM, particularly physics and math. “I wanted…

Kiser Wins Prestigious Hunt-Kelly Outstanding Paper Award from AIST Board of Directors

engineer using wire draw equipment

Dr. Katelyn Kiser, Senior Metallurgical Engineer with the Kummer Institute Center for Advanced Manufacturing, was selected to receive the 2025 Hunt-Kelly Outstanding Paper Award with Dr. Ronald O’Malley, Dr. Laura Bartlett, and Dr. Mario Buchely – all of Missouri University of Science & Technology- for their paper entitled “In-Situ Observation of the Solidification of X70…