Colorado Mesa University Tech has announced a major expansion of the Sturm Family Manufacturing Center, doubling its training capacity for welding and fabrication programs. The new facility includes state-of-the-art robotic welding systems, advanced metal forming labs, and digital simulation tools for process optimization. This initiative aims to equip the next generation of welders and metal fabricators with the skills required to meet increasing industrial demand across aerospace, energy, and heavy equipment sectors.

For the precision machining and fabrication industries, this expansion represents a meaningful investment in workforce readiness. As production technologies evolve, collaboration between educational centers and manufacturers will ensure steady access to highly trained welders, machinists, and maintenance technicians capable of supporting complex builds and automated production systems.

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CMU Now

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 Between September 14–18, 2025, X users praised Colorado Mesa’s investment as “a blueprint for technical training done right.” Posts highlighted the hands-on approach and the alignment with real industry demands. Many discussed “closing the skilled labor gap” while others celebrated the rise of “next-gen welders shaping future manufacturing.”

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