Robert W. Plaster Center for Advanced Manufacturing


Train, collaborate, and build the future of manufacturing and technology.

The Robert W. Plaster Center for Advanced Manufacturing (PMC) is part of Ozarks Tech’s Springfield campus and serves as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology education.

Designed to strengthen the region’s workforce, the center brings together students, educators, and industry partners to solve real-world challenges.

At the PMC you’ll find:

Build Skills that Power the Region

Train for in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and technology. Programs at the PMC combine hands-on labs, real equipment, and instruction from experts in the field. Whether you’re earning a degree, a certificate, or short-term credentials, you’ll graduate ready to step into a high-skill career.

Employers: Strengthen Your Workforce

Local businesses partner with Ozarks Tech to train and grow their teams. The PMC provides flexible, customized training and collaboration space to help organizations improve productivity, safety, and technical expertise.

Opportunities include:

  • Business incubation and industry partnership bays
  • Custom training built around your processes and equipment
  • Upskilling and reskilling for current employees
  • Simulation and testing space for process improvement

Contact Plaster Center for Advanced Manufacturing

Springfield Campus