MENOMONIE, WI — Alquist, a 3D construction printing (3DCP) company, announces the expansion of its national education and workforce development initiative through a new partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout. This collaboration embeds Alquist's proprietary A1 3DCP systems and comprehensive curriculum directly into the educational pipeline, helping build the workforce infrastructure required to scale robotic construction nationwide.
"As 3D construction printing moves from experimentation to national deployment, the workforce must evolve alongside it," said Zachary Mannheimer, Founder of Alquist. "We're not just installing printers on campuses; we're building a long-term talent pipeline that gives students direct access to the tools, software, and real-world processes shaping the future of construction."
Alquist's partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, will integrate 3D construction printing into UW-Stout's construction management, technology education, and industrial and product design applied academic programs. The collaboration includes implementation of Alquist's 60-hour 3DCP curriculum, installation of the A1 system within UW-Stout's construction lab, and research focused on scalable additive manufacturing solutions.
"This partnership aligns directly with our mission to deliver applied, career-ready education," Chancellor Katherine Frank of UW–Stout said. "By bringing 3DCP technology and curriculum to our students, we're preparing them to lead in a rapidly evolving construction and manufacturing landscape."
As Alquist expands commercial deployments nationwide, including large-scale retail and infrastructure projects, the company views workforce development as foundational to long-term industry adoption.
